Wrongly filed ITR as Resident Indian

What should I do now? I am an NRI, but by mistake I filed my Income Tax Return as an indian resident. My Income Tax Return was accepted by IT department and I also recieved a refund from them. How can I correct this mistake. Can I file a revised return now ?

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An NRI has mistakenly filed their Income Tax Return (ITR) as an Indian resident for AY 2023-24, and the return has been accepted with a refund issued. They are seeking advice on how to rectify this error. The general consensus is to file a revised return under Section 139(5) of the Income Tax Act, potentially changing the ITR form from 1 to 2.

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For which AY??

It has happened. Income tax return (wrongly filed as resident individual) has been accepted by IT department. Order issued and refund also received. Please tell whether this can be corrected. Caase pertains t0 AY 2023-24.

It is for AY 2023-2024

Pl reffer sec 139(5) of income tax act
Pls upload the acknowledgement
File revised return and correct the mistake

You should file a revised return .

File revised return...
You may have to change the ITR form from 1 to 2

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