Rectification in ITR

Hello ,

Please tell me at what is the time limit to submit the rectified return in case of receiving demand notice u/s 154 of Income Tax Act. 

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This discussion clarifies the process for rectifying Income Tax Returns (ITRs), particularly after receiving a demand notice under Section 154 of the Income Tax Act. It's important to distinguish between receiving a notice and an order. If you receive a notice, a written reply to the Assessing Officer explaining the situation is often sufficient. However, if an order has been passed, you may need to file an appeal. The time limit for rectification under Section 154 is generally four years from the end of the financial year in which the order was passed.

You cant revise return after receiving demand notice
I think he can file rectification return/revised return after receiving intimation order. after processing return only demand notice will issue. even after processing we can revise the return.
Rectify the return before 31.5.21
But he has received demand notice under 154

Rectification can be done after 31.5.21, I have received demand for AY 17-18 .

Originally posted by : Ashwini Kalbhor
Hello ,

Please tell me at what is the time limit to submit the rectified return in case of receiving demand notice u/s 154 of Income Tax Act. 

Time limit for rectification u/s 154 is 4 years from the end of the FY in which the order is passed

Section 154 does not give us 4 years for filing rectified return. it gives power to the AO to rectify an assessment.

Thank you Ma'am. This Answer I expected .

For AY 17-18 you can file the rectification
Agree with poornima
Dear Ashwini, in this case you have received only notice u/s 154. there is no need for filing rectified return. you can simply reply through letter to the officer explaining why the rectification should not be made.

however, if assessing officer has passed the order, then you have to file appeal against that order.

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