Filling accurate information in your Income Tax Return (ITR) is very important to avoid receiving a notice from the Income Tax Department.
However, mistakes like reporting wrong income, missing deductions, or entering an incorrect bank account number can happen.
The good news is you can correct these errors by filing a revised return within the given time limit.
A revised return is filed under Section 139(5), which lets you correct mistakes made in the original ITR.
Let’s understand how to file a revised return and what errors can be fixed.
Deadline and Common Mistakes in ITR Filing
For the financial year 2024-25 (Assessment Year 2025-26), individual taxpayers must file their ITR by 15 September 2025 if their income exceeds ₹2,50,000 or if they want to claim a refund.
Common mistakes made while filing ITR include:
Choosing the wrong ITR form
Mismatch with Form 26AS / AIS
Late filing of the return
Not completing e-verification on time
Claiming incorrect deductions or HRA
Wrong income reporting
Not paying advance tax
Incorrect personal details
Wrong bank account number
Ignoring tax department notices
Who Can File a Revised ITR and Until When?
Anyone who has filed their ITR on time—be it professionals, business owners, or salaried employees—can file a revised return if they spot errors.
For AY 2025-26, revised returns can be submitted until 31 December 2025.
It’s advisable to correct mistakes before this deadline to avoid complications.
How to File a Revised ITR Online: Step-by-Step
Log in to the Income Tax e-filing portal using PAN, Aadhaar, or user ID and password.
Choose the ‘Revised Return’ option.
Go to e-File → Income Tax Returns → File Income Tax Return.
Select the relevant assessment year and choose ‘Revised Return’.
Enter the acknowledgement number of your original return (this links the old and revised returns).
Update your details such as income, deductions, and bank information.
Review all changes carefully before submitting.
After submission, e-verify your revised return via net banking, Aadhaar OTP, or other available methods.
Things to Remember When Filing Revised ITR
You can file multiple revised returns before the deadline.
There is no extra fee for revising the ITR, but you may have to pay tax and interest if income was missed earlier.
Each revised return gets a new acknowledgement number, which replaces the previous one.
Once a revised return is filed, it is considered your final return.
If your case has already been assessed under section 143(3), you cannot file a revised return.
