When the Income Tax Department identifies errors or omissions in your tax return, they issue a Defective Return Notice under Section 139(9) of the Income Tax Act. Common issues that trigger such a notice include discrepancies between claimed TDS credits and actual receipts, incomplete income details, or incorrect income reporting.
A notice under Section 139(9) signifies that your filed tax return has been flagged for defects due to inaccuracies or incompleteness. The Income Tax Department uses this notice to inform you about the specific issues they’ve identified in your return.
Here are some typical reasons your return might be considered defective:
Upon receiving a defective return notice, you have two options:
Some common reasons for receiving a defective return notice include:
If you receive a notice under Section 139(9), you can revise your income tax return under Section 139(5) to correct any errors. This revision allows you to amend your return to address the issues flagged in the notice.
You have 15 days from the date of receipt of the notice to respond. If you fail to respond within this timeframe, your return will be treated as invalid, and you may face penalties or lose certain tax benefits.
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