ITR Filing Mistakes: Choosing the wrong ITR form – like filing ITR-1 instead of ITR-3 – can make your return defective under Section 139(9) of the Income Tax Act.
ITR Filing Mistakes: Choosing the wrong ITR form – like filing ITR-1 instead of ITR-3 – can make your return defective under Section 139(9) of the Income Tax Act. This means that the Income Tax Department will ask you to rectify your return. If you do not rectify it, it can be rejected. But even if the department does not notice it later, your return may not be processed properly and there may be delay in refund or problem in future assessment.
Can you change a return after filing it?
Yes, if you discover your mistake later when the first return has already been filed, you can file a revised return under Section 139(5) of the Income Tax Act. This process allows you to change income information, deductions, or even the type of form—provided the original return was filed before the deadline.
How many times can you revise your return?
There is no set number of times you can file a revised return—as long as you stay within the deadline, you can do so as many times as you want. Each time, a new revised return replaces the previous one.
What is the last date to file a revised return?
For Assessment Year 2024–25 (Financial Year 2023–24), you can correct errors in your return, update information, or select the correct ITR form until December 31, 2024. The government may extend this date.
How to file a revised return?
Go to the Income Tax e-filing portal and login.
Choose the ‘File Income Tax Return’ option and select ‘Revised Return’ under section 139(5).
Enter the Acknowledgement Number and date of the original return.
Fill in the new details with the correct form.
Submit and verify the return as before.
Don’t panic—make amends carefully
Mistakes like selecting the wrong form are common while filing ITR. Tax laws allow you to revise your return multiple times within the time limit. Just make sure that every revised return is complete, correct and filed on time.
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