Revised ITR: Deadlines, Common Errors, Procedures and Tips



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If you need to amend your Income Tax Return (ITR) for FY 2023-24, the deadline to file a revised ITR is 31st December 2024. A revised return can be filed without a late fee if your original return was submitted by the 31st July deadline. However, if the original return was filed late, a late fee will apply to the revised return. You can also switch tax regimes under certain conditions when filing a revised return, particularly if your original return was filed before 31st July and you don't have income from business or profession.

Revised ITR Due Date

For FY 2023-24 due date to file revised ITR is 31st December 2024.

Revised ITR: Deadlines, Errors and How to File

Difference between Belated Return & Revised Return

Belated Return

If you missed ITR filling by due date 31st July 2024 then you can file belated ITR within 31st December 2024 with late fee of Rs. 1000 or 5000.

Revised Return

Original return filed by due date i.e., 31st July 2024, then it can revised without paying late fee. 

If original return filed after the due date then while filling revised ITR late fee will be applicable.

 

Switching tax regime in a revised return

While filing revised ITR you can switch tax regime before 31st December with certain conditions:

When original ITR filed before 31st July 

Income Original ITR Scheme can be opted for filling revised ITR
Not having Income from Business and Profession Old Tax Regime New Tax Regime
No Income from Business or Profession New Tax Regime Old Tax Regime

When original ITR filed after 31st July 

Income Original ITR Scheme can be opted for filling revised ITR
Not having Income from Business and Profession Old Tax Regime New Tax Regime
No Income from Business or Profession New Tax Regime Cannot opt old tax regime

What to do if department sends notice u/s 139(9)?

If department sends notice of defective ITR u/s 139(9), you can either file the return as a fresh/ revised return.

What is defective ITR under Section 139(9)?

A defective ITR u/s 139(9) of the Income Tax Act refers to a return that is considered incomplete or incorrect by the Income Tax Department. 

When an ITR is marked as defective, the taxpayer is notified and given a chance to correct and re-file the return within a specified time frame.

Common Reasons for a Defective ITR

  • When details like the PAN, bank account details or TDS information are missing or incorrect.
  • Forms are filled out are left incomplete.
  • You are liable for tax audit but you file your return without tax audit.
  • Claimed wrong deductions or beyond the limits.

How to check the reason for getting notice under Section 139(9)?

  • Log in to income tax official website.
  • Click on pending action and then e-proceedings.
  • Once clicked on e-proceedings, you will be able to see your pending actions, it will be listed under "For your action and view Notices." Click on the notice to view it.
  • The password to open notice is PAN in lowercase and date of birth in DDMMYYYY format.
  • After reviewing the notice, click on "Submit a response."
  • Choose whether you agree or disagree with the notice.
  • If you agreed and selected "offline utility" as the mode of response, upload the corrected file to rectify the defect.
 

Time limit provided to respond notice u/s 139(9)

If you receive a notice u/s 139(9), you will be provided 15 days from the date of receiving the notice to rectify the defect in the return.

FAQ :

The deadline to file a revised Income Tax Return (ITR) for FY 2023-24 is 31st December 2024.

A belated ITR is filed after the original due date (31st July) but by 31st December, incurring a late fee. A revised ITR is filed to correct errors in an original return that was filed on time.

A late fee is applicable for a revised ITR only if the original return was filed after the due date of 31st July.

Yes, you can switch tax regimes when filing a revised ITR before 31st December, provided certain conditions are met, especially if your original ITR was filed before 31st July and you have no income from business or profession.

If you receive a notice under Section 139(9), you can file a fresh or revised return to rectify the defects within 15 days of receiving the notice.

Common reasons include missing or incorrect PAN or bank details, incomplete forms, failure to conduct a required tax audit, or claiming incorrect deductions.




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