Filing an accurate Income Tax Return (ITR) is very important. If incorrect details are submitted, you could receive a notice from the Income Tax Department.
However, if you realize later that you’ve made a mistake—like entering wrong income, missing a deduction, or providing incorrect bank details—you can still fix it.
The Income Tax Department allows you to correct such errors by filing a Revised Return under Section 139(5).
Here’s everything you need to know, including the deadline, common mistakes, and the step-by-step process to revise your ITR.
Deadline to File ITR for FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26)
For individual taxpayers, the due date to file the original ITR is 15 September 2025. If your total income exceeds ₹2.5 lakh or you’re claiming a refund, filing ITR is mandatory.
If you’ve already filed your return and made a mistake, you can revise it by 31 December 2025, or before the assessment is completed—whichever comes first.
Common Mistakes in ITR Filing
Many taxpayers make errors while filing ITR. Some of the most common include:
Selecting the wrong ITR form
Mismatch with Form 26AS/AIS
Not filing the return by the due date
Missing ITR e-verification
Claiming false deductions or HRA
Misreporting or under-reporting income
Not paying advance tax
Entering wrong personal or bank details
Ignoring notices from the tax department
Who Can File a Revised ITR?
Any taxpayer—whether a salaried individual, business owner, or professional—can file a revised return, provided the original return was filed on or before the due date.
You can revise your return multiple times until the final deadline. But it’s best to make corrections as early as possible to avoid interest or penalties.
Step-by-Step Process to File a Revised ITR Online
Visit the Income Tax e-filing portal
Log in using PAN, Aadhaar, or User ID along with your password
Go to the ‘e-File’ menu → ‘Income Tax Returns’ → ‘File Income Tax Return’
Select the correct Assessment Year (2025–26)
Choose the option: ‘Revised Return under Section 139(5)’
Enter the Acknowledgement Number of your original return
Make the necessary changes (bank details, income, deductions, etc.)
Review all the details carefully
Submit the revised return
E-verify the revised return using:
Net banking
Aadhaar OTP
Demat account
Other available options
Important Points About Revised ITR
You can revise your ITR multiple times until the deadline.
No additional fee is charged for revising, but tax/interest on additional income (if any) may apply.
Each revised return gets a new Acknowledgement Number.
Once you revise your return, it is considered as your final ITR.
If your original return has already been assessed under Section 143(3), then you cannot file a revised return.
