Income tax rectification: How to file revised ITR online?

NEW DELHI:

Income tax return

rectification request can be filed using Section 154 of the Income Tax Act by the taxpayer in case of any mistake apparent from the record.


Here is a step-by-step guide to file revised ITR online:

Step 1

To rectify your income tax return data, visit the official website of income tax - http://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/. Login using your login name, password, date of birth and captcha code given. Once your account dashboard opens, select the ‘Rectification’ option under the tab ‘E-File’.

Step 2

Select the Assessment Year for which Rectification is to be e-Filed. and enter the latest communication reference number as mentioned in the CPC Order. Click on 'Validate' tab.

Step 3
Once your acknowledgement number is validated, you will need to mention the 'Rectification Request Type'. Select from the given options, for example, if you click on the option “Taxpayer is correcting Data in Rectification”, select the reason for seeking rectification.

Step 4

Schedules being changed, Donation and Capital gain details (if applicable), upload XML and Digital Signature Certificate (DSC), if available and applicable. You can select a maximum of 4 reasons.

Step 5

If you select, “No further Data Correction Required. Reprocess the case”, you get two boxes to select - 1. Tax Credit Mismatch; 2. Tax / Interest Mismatch. You can select the checkbox for which re-processing is required. Click on "Click here to view 26AS details" to check 26AS details and “Click here to view Tax Credit Mismatch details” to check your Tax Credit Mismatch details.

Step 6

Click the 'Submit' button and then 'OK' to submit your rectification.

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