Income Tax Portal Introduces Direct Filing of Rectification Applications u/s 154 with the AO



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The Income Tax Portal has launched a new feature allowing taxpayers to directly submit Rectification Applications under Section 154 to the Assessing Officer (AO) who issued the assessment order. This eliminates the need for manual submissions or using separate grievance channels, making the process faster and more efficient. The update aims to resolve common errors in assessment orders, such as incorrect calculations or missed deductions, and modernises tax administration to be more taxpayer-friendly.

In a significant move to enhance taxpayer convenience, the Income Tax Portal now enables taxpayers to file Rectification Applications under Section 154 directly with the Assessing Officer (AO) for assessment orders they issued. This newly introduced feature streamlines the rectification process, eliminating the need for manual submissions or filing grievances through alternate mechanisms. By addressing a long-standing procedural gap, the feature ensures a smoother, faster, and more efficient re
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FAQ :

The Income Tax Portal now allows taxpayers to directly file Rectification Applications under Section 154 with the Assessing Officer (AO) who passed the assessment order.

Section 154 relates to the rectification of mistakes apparent from the record in assessment orders.

Previously, taxpayers might have had to use manual submissions or file grievances through alternate mechanisms, which has now been streamlined.

The new feature offers direct filing with the AO, saving time by eliminating manual processing, and provides a user-friendly, transparent process for resolving errors.

This feature can resolve errors such as incorrect tax calculations, omitted deductions, or other mistakes apparent from the record in assessment orders.

Detailed guidance can be found by visiting the official Income Tax Portal.




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