Is Your Income Tax Return Marked as Defective? We’re Here to Help!

A defective ITR is one that the Income Tax Department has flagged due to errors or incomplete information. Common reasons include:

  • Missing & Wrong information in filed ITR forms
  • Incorrect personal and financial Details
  • Mismatched tax deductions or exemptions
  • Incomplete declaration of income sources
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Dealing with a defective Income Tax Return (ITR) can be stressful and confusing. At caalokkumar.com, we offer expert Defective ITR Resolution services to help you correct and resubmit your returns quickly and accurately.

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Expert Analysis and Correction

Our experienced tax professionals thoroughly review your defective ITR to identify and correct errors, ensuring all information is accurate and complete.

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Timely Resolution

We understand the importance of timely compliance. Our team works efficiently to resolve defects and resubmit your ITR within the stipulated timeframe to avoid penalties.

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Comprehensive Support

From understanding the notice to gathering required documents and making corrections, we guide you through every step of the resolution process.

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Compliance with Regulations

We provide detailed accounting reports and track all statutory tax liabilities, helping you stay compliant and make informed financial decisions.

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Personalized Service

Every case is unique. We offer tailored solutions based on your specific situation, providing the most effective resolution for your defective ITR.

Our Defective ITR Resolution Process

Initial Consultation

We start with a detailed discussion to understand the notice you received and the specific issues flagged by the Income Tax Department.

Document Review

Our experts review your submitted ITR and the supporting documents to identify the discrepancies or missing information.

Error Correction

We correct the errors in your ITR, ensuring all details are accurate and all necessary documents are included.

Resubmission

Once corrections are made, we resubmit your ITR to the Income Tax Department and confirm its acceptance.

Follow-up and Support

We provide ongoing support and follow up on your behalf to ensure the resolution is accepted and no further action is required.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

A return may be classified as defective due to incomplete or inconsistent information within the return or its schedules, or for other reasons specified by the Income Tax Department.

If your return is found to be defective, the Income Tax Department will issue a notice under Section 139(9) of the Income Tax Act. This notice will be sent to your registered email address and can also be viewed by logging into the e-filing portal.

No, once you submit your response on the e-Filing portal, it cannot be updated or withdrawn.

Yes, you can authorize another person to respond to the defective notice issued under Section 139(9).

Yes, you can correct the defect and submit your response online through the e-filing portal.

You have 15 days from the date of receiving the notice, or the time specified in the notice, to rectify the defect in your return. You may also request an extension if needed.

Failure to respond to a defective notice within the stipulated period will result in your return being treated as invalid. This may lead to consequences such as penalties, interest, non-carry forward of losses, and loss of specific exemptions, as applicable under the Income Tax Act.

Yes, you can file a fresh or revised return if the time limit for filing the return for that assessment year has not lapsed. Alternatively, you can respond to the notice under Section 139(9). If the time limit has lapsed, you must respond to the notice, or your return will be treated as invalid for that assessment year.

Common errors that can render a return defective include:
  • Claiming credit for TDS without corresponding income being reported.
  • Gross receipts shown in Form 26AS being higher than the total receipts shown under all heads of income in the return.
  • Gross Total Income" and all heads of income entered as "nil or 0" while tax liability has been computed and paid.
  • The taxpayer's name in the ITR not matching the name in the PAN database.
  • Taxpayers with income under "Profits and Gains of Business or Profession" not filling in the Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Account.

No, there is no provision for filing an appeal against a defective return notice under Section 139(9). However, you can rectify the defects and respond to the notice within the stipulated time to avoid your return being treated as invalid.

The specific documents required to rectify a defective return will depend on the nature of the defect. Common documents may include revised financial statements, corrected tax deduction certificates (Form 16/16A), and updated Form 26AS.

You can track the status of your response by logging into the e-filing portal, navigating to the "My Account" section, and selecting "View Return/Forms." Here, you will find the status of your response under the "Response to Defective Notice" tab.

Yes, once you have successfully rectified and submitted your response to the defective return notice, you will receive a confirmation email from the Income Tax Department. Additionally, the status will be updated on the e-filing portal.

Yes, you can seek assistance from a chartered accountant or a tax professional to ensure that the defects are correctly rectified and the response is properly submitted.

The Income Tax Department does not charge any fees for rectifying a defective return. However, if you engage a tax professional, they may charge a service fee.

For taxpayers with business income, common reasons for receiving a defective notice include:
  • Not filing the Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Account.
  • Mismatches between income declared in the return and Form 26AS.
  • Incorrect reporting of turnover or gross receipts.

Yes, if your return has multiple defects, you can correct all of them in a single response by making the necessary changes to the ITR Form and submitting it online.

If you rectify the defect after the specified time limit without obtaining an extension, the Income Tax Department may still treat your return as invalid. It is important to respond within the given timeframe or seek an extension if needed.

While a defective return itself may not directly lead to scrutiny, failure to rectify the defect can result in the return being treated as invalid, which may increase the likelihood of scrutiny or other compliance actions by the Income Tax Department.

To avoid receiving a defective notice in the future, ensure that:
  • All required fields in the ITR Form are accurately filled.
  • Financial statements and supporting documents are complete and correct.
  • There are no discrepancies between the information in the return and Form 26AS.
  • Properly report all sources of income and claim only eligible deductions and credits.
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