Entered incorrect information while filing ITR? Here’s how to rectify the errors

Taxpayers can visit the IT department’s e-filing portal and rectify incorrect details entered while closing tax returns.

The deadline to file income tax returns (ITRs) for financial year 2021-22 and assessment year 2022-23 was July 31. While taxpayers who submitted their returns on or before the due date and are now waiting for their tax refunds, there are those as well who, while closing their returns, entered incorrect details in ITR forms.Also Read: 6 errors to avoid while filing ITR onlineHowever, there’s no need to worry as incorrect information can be rectified on the IT department’s e-filing portal, on which ITRs are filed. Here’s the step-by-step process:(1.) Visit incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal and log in using your user ID and password.(2.) Then, click on ‘E File’ and select ‘Income Tax Return’.(3.) Now, select assessment year 2022-23 and click on ‘Online’ for mode of filing.(4.) Select the field in which you want to make corrections, go to ‘Select ITR form’ and enter requisite information.(5.) After filing the return, e-verify it within 30 days.For FY 2021-22 and AY 2022-23, the IT department received around 5.83 crore ITRs, of which 72.42 lakh – a record – were submitted on the last day.

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