ITR Filing 2025: Do not make these mistakes while filing ITR, otherwise you may get a notice

ITR Filing 2025: The deadline for filing Income Tax Return (ITR) is 15 September. This time 1.65 lakh cases have come under scrutiny, which means notice is certain if there is a mistake. Just filing the return is not enough, it is also important to give the correct information. Know which 8 mistakes can put you in trouble

The deadline is near, do not make mistakes

• The last date for filing ITR is 15 September 2025.
• This time 1.65 lakh cases have gone under scrutiny.
• This means just filing the return is not enough.

Mismatch between TDS and income

• If the TDS shown in Form 26AS or AIS does not match your declared income, then a notice may come.
• This mistake is often made by salaried people and freelancers.

Claiming wrong deduction

• If false or excessive claim is made in Section 80C, 80D or HRA, then the matter can get messed up.
• Penalty of up to 50% or fine of up to 200% can be levied on false documents.

Hiding high-value transactions

• Cash deposits of more than 10 lakh,
• Credit card payments above 2 lakh,
• Share investments above 1 lakh – all these must be shown in ITR.

Sudden drop in income

If your income has suddenly reduced a lot, then the department can ask questions.
In such a case, documents like salary slip or job loss letter will be necessary.

Not disclosing while changing jobs

• If the income received from two employers is not properly combined, it can lead to confusion.
• Claiming deductions from both places can become a red flag.

Fake entries and hidden accounts

• If fake entries, hidden bank accounts or fake documents are caught, then there is a severe punishment.
• Section 271AAD has a provision for heavy penalty.

Choosing the wrong ITR form

• Filling the wrong form can lead to less or wrong income reporting.
• The result – both notice and penalty.

What to do if you receive a notice

• First check whether the notice is genuine and has a DIN number.
• Understand the section under which the notice has come (e.g. 139(9) or 143(2)).

Keep all documents ready.

• If needed, seek help from a tax expert.
• It is important to respond on time.

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