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In recent years, the Income Tax Department has been processing income tax returns (ITR) faster. However, this speedy process has led to some issues. When ITRs are processed quickly, taxpayers might not have enough time to correct mistakes they made in their original returns. This situation can lead
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FAQ :
If you receive an excess tax refund, you should recognise the issue and act promptly. The recommended action is to file a revised ITR and return the extra refund before the tax department contacts you.
Yes, you can file a revised ITR to correct mistakes and return any excess tax refund you've received before the income tax department sends you a notice.
If you ignore an excess tax refund and the tax department discovers it later, you could face penalties and interest charges. They may issue a notice, and you might be liable for penal interest of 0.5% per month on the amount not owed.
Yes, you might have to pay penal interest on the portion of the refund that wasn't rightfully yours, even if you haven't received a notice. This interest can be paid through the e-filing portal.
In some cases, when filing a revised ITR, you might discover you owe more tax than the initial refund. If so, you could be liable to pay interest under sections 234B and 234C.
Returning excess refunds promptly is crucial because incorrect claims or omissions could be considered misreporting of income, potentially leading to penalties of up to 200% of the tax owed and even legal action.
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