Filed the wrong Income Tax Return (ITR) form? Learn how many times you can revise your return under Section 139(5), deadlines, and steps to fix ITR filing errors for AY 2024–25
Filing your Income Tax Return (ITR) can be tricky, especially if you accidentally choose the wrong form. For instance, filing ITR-1 instead of ITR-3 could get your return marked defective under Section 139(9) of the Income Tax Act. So what happens next? Can you revise your return? Is there a limit? Let’s simplify it for you. ❌ What Happens If You File the Wrong ITR Form? Filing an incorrect ITR form makes your return defective , and the Income Tax Department may send you a notice under Section 139(9) . If you fail to correct the return within the given time, it can be treated as invalid , which means it will be considered as not filed at all . Even if you don’t get flagged, your return might not be processed properly , causing delays in: Refunds Assessment Future tax verifications 🔁 Can You Revise an ITR After Filing? Yes, absolutely! The Income Tax Act allows you to revise your return under Section 139(5) if you’ve made a mistake—even if the original return wa...