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In a recent announcement, the Income Tax Department has acknowledged and withdrawn defective return notices mistakenly issued to taxpayers who had accurately filed their Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for the Assessment Year 2024-25. The department has assured taxpayers that such erroneous communications should be disregarded. What Happened? On November 29, 2024, certain taxpayers received defective return notices alleging discrepancies, such as offering income under Section 44AD despite gross re
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FAQ :
The Income Tax Department issued defective return notices erroneously to taxpayers who had accurately filed their Income Tax Returns for the Assessment Year 2024-25.
Taxpayers who received such a notice should disregard it. They can log in to the Income Tax e-filing portal to confirm the withdrawal and should retain all their filing documents.
Yes, the department has acknowledged the error, stated they regret the erroneous communication, and assured taxpayers that the notices should be disregarded.
There is no need to worry. A revised ITR replaces the original return and will be the valid document for assessment. The department will process the latest return.
This incident highlights the importance of double-checking communications from the Income Tax Department and seeking professional advice when in doubt, as well as staying organised with filing documents.
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