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Six common reasons for income tax notice even after filing returns
Submitting your income tax return before the July 31, 2026 deadline does not guarantee you will not receive a notice from the Income Tax Department. The department often flags discrepancies between the…
The Story in Brief
Submitting your income tax return before the July 31, 2026 deadline does not guarantee you will not receive a notice from the Income Tax Department. The department often flags discrepancies between the income you report and the data it holds from employers, banks, and other sources. Common triggers include a mismatch in salary or other income details, unreported interest from savings accounts or fixed deposits, and claiming higher TDS or TCS credit than what appears in Form 26AS or the Annual Information Statement.
Large cash transactions that appear in your Annual Information Statement but are not backed by declared income can also invite scrutiny. Capital gains from selling shares, mutual funds, or property may be tracked by the department through intermediaries, and any incorrect calculation or omission can lead to a notice. The Economic Times reports that these are the six most frequent reasons for receiving a tax notice even after filing on time.
The Indian Opinion
The narrative that filing your return on time gives you a clean chit is misleading. The tax department's growing use of data from banks and brokers means honest mistakes, like forgetting small interest income, can now trigger notices. Rather than fearing scrutiny, taxpayers should cross-check their Annual Information Statement before filing. The real test is whether the July 31 deadline becomes a genuine compliance tool or just a date that shifts anxiety to the notice inbox.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
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