10 Reasons Why Your ITR Form Might Get Rejected

10 Reasons Why Your ITR Form Might Get Rejected By Priyanka Roshan, July 16, 2024

Errors in personal details such as name, PAN (Permanent Account Number), or contact information can lead to rejection.

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Discrepancies between income reported in ITR and Form 16/16A provided by employers or clients can trigger rejection.

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Failure to disclose all sources of income, including interest income, rental income, or capital gains, can lead to ITR rejection.

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Providing incorrect or incomplete bank account details for refund purposes can result in rejection.

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Using an incorrect ITR form that doesn't match your income sources or financial situation can lead to rejection.

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Calculation mistakes in tax payable, deductions claimed, or other financial figures can cause rejection.

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Not verifying the filed ITR within the stipulated time frame after submission can result in rejection.

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Not submitting necessary supporting documents when asked by the Income Tax Department can lead to rejection.

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Filing ITR after the due date (usually July 31 for most taxpayers in India) without applicable reasons can result in penalties and rejection.

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Not adhering to tax laws, such as not paying advance tax or not fulfilling tax obligations, can lead to ITR rejection.

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Errors in personal details such as name, PAN (Permanent Account Number), or contact information can lead to rejection.

Incorrect Personal Information

Discrepancies between income reported in ITR and Form 16/16A provided by employers or clients can trigger rejection.

Mismatch in Income Details

Failure to disclose all sources of income, including interest income, rental income, or capital gains, can lead to ITR rejection.

Non-disclosure of Income

Providing incorrect or incomplete bank account details for refund purposes can result in rejection.

Incorrect Bank Account Details

Using an incorrect ITR form that doesn't match your income sources or financial situation can lead to rejection.

Filing the Wrong ITR Form

Calculation mistakes in tax payable, deductions claimed, or other financial figures can cause rejection.

Mathematical Errors

Not verifying the filed ITR within the stipulated time frame after submission can result in rejection.

Failure to Verify ITR

Not submitting necessary supporting documents when asked by the Income Tax Department can lead to rejection.

Non-submission of Supporting Documents

Filing ITR after the due date (usually July 31 for most taxpayers in India) without applicable reasons can result in penalties and rejection.

Late Filing

Not adhering to tax laws, such as not paying advance tax or not fulfilling tax obligations, can lead to ITR rejection.

Non-compliance with Tax Rules