The Income Tax Department has rolled out a new feature on its e-filing portal that brings major relief to taxpayers.
You can now apply for rectification of certain income tax orders directly online.
Earlier, this process was slow and complicated.
Taxpayers had to submit manual applications or approach the Assessing Officer in person.
The new update removes this hassle.
What the Income Tax Department Announced
According to the Income Tax Department, rectification requests related to Transfer Pricing (TP), Dispute Resolution Panel (DRP), and Revision Orders can now be submitted online.
Taxpayers can apply by visiting the e-filing portal and following this path:
Services → Rectification → Request to AO seeking rectification
This change means the entire rectification process is now digital and more accessible.
Why This Update Is Important
Chartered Accountant Suresh Surana said this update is a major step forward for taxpayers.
Simple and obvious errors can now be corrected without repeated visits to tax offices.
Applications will go directly to the concerned tax authority, who can review and correct the original order.
This saves time, reduces paperwork, and improves transparency.
Understanding Revision Orders
Revision orders are issued by senior income tax officials when an existing assessment order needs correction.
Under Section 263, the Principal Commissioner or Commissioner can revise an order if it harms the interests of the tax department.
Under Section 264, the Commissioner can revise an order to provide relief to the taxpayer if the original order is unfair or incorrect.
What This Means for Taxpayers
With this new facility, the rectification process is now fully online.
There is less paperwork, faster processing, and fewer physical visits to tax offices.
This move strengthens the government’s Digital India initiative and offers real, practical relief to taxpayers by making tax compliance simpler and more efficient.
