Demand paid but showing as Payment Pending

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A user paid a tax demand and uploaded the challan, but the status remains 'Payment Pending' after a month, with interest still being calculated. After filing two grievances, the tax department suggested filing a revised return under section 139(5). The user is seeking advice on whether this is necessary and if they need to pay the accrued interest separately.

Srivatsan Narasimhan

Srivatsan Narasimhan (Querist)
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21 December 2022 Hi

I got a demand notice for AY2022-23. I accepted the demand, paid the amount and also uploaded the challan (through Pending Actions->Response to Outstanding demand) within the stipulated time.

Even after a month (Pending Actions->Response to Outstanding demand) page is showing Payment Pending and is computing interest. I had filed grievance twice. For the first grievance they gave some irrelevant reply (open the intimation notice, pay the amount etc when I have already done those). For the second grievance, they are asking me to file a revised return under 139(5) with the challan details.

Is it required to file a revised return under 139(5) when I have accepted the demand and provided the details in the Income Tax Website? Shall I file a complaint in the pgportal website?

If I have to file revised return, should I pay the interest amount also separately and show it in the revised return?

Thanks
Sri

Dhirajlal Rambhia

Dhirajlal Rambhia (Expert)
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21 December 2022 Better option would be to file revised return, with details of all the taxes paid. There would not be any additional tax liability, if other details are same.

Srivatsan Narasimhan

Srivatsan Narasimhan (Querist)
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21 December 2022 Thanks Sir. I had paid the demand before the interest was computed. If I file revised return, should I pay the interest also and mention that challan in the revised return.

Dhirajlal Rambhia

Dhirajlal Rambhia (Expert)
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21 December 2022 Interest would be demanded even if your original return is accepted with paid demand.
Both way it would be same.

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