Arrears in income tax

This discussion addresses a situation where excess salary was mistakenly credited and later recovered, resulting in negative arrears. The user paid tax for the relevant financial year but hadn't filed a return. Advice suggests that a refund might be possible if arrears are deducted from that year's income, but relief under Section 89 may not apply due to the initial error. Rectifying the mistake with the employer and filing the return promptly, potentially with prior approval under Section 119(2), is recommended.