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Tax paid not applied when computing tax demand

Atul (Others) (71 Points)

24 August 2016

I saw a Demand for AY 2008-09 from IT dept u/s 154. I agreed to the Demand and made the payment. After that I realize that in July 2008 I made a payment towards AY 2008-09 - but wrongly under the code for "Regular Assessment". And in the corresponding return I did not mention the challan number details. I guess that is the reason the paid amount did not get counted.

Now that I have realized my mistake and have payment challan details, etc. How do I approach the IT dept to have the paid amount counted? I think it can be counted towards the interest on tax demand (u/s 220(2) which I still have to pay.

If I should contact my AO for the same, what is the protocol? Can I just send an email describing my problem?

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Dhirajlal Rambhia (SEO Sai Gr. Hosp.) (160721 Points)
Replied 24 August 2016

Write to AO for recticication, attach the proofs. Take the acknowledgement.

Atul (Others) (71 Points)
Replied 24 August 2016

Thanks for your help. Is it ok to just send an email to the AO. Or is there a particular form that I have to use when communicating with the AO?

I found the email address on the Income tax website.

Dhirajlal Rambhia (SEO Sai Gr. Hosp.) (160721 Points)
Replied 25 August 2016

Its always better to send any communication in wriring, may be by Reg. post with AD, so that you can follow up the matter with the acknowledgement number.

Secondly, there is no format or prescribed form, just the facts to be noted down in simple language. but don't forget to attach copies of all the supporting documents.

E-mail response from Ward offices is very poor as compared to CPC.

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