Learn how to resolve Defective Return u/s 139(9) notice from the Income-tax Department. This is a Step-wise resolution guide for 139(9).
What is a Defective Return?
When an income tax return is filed, the details provided in the return are cross-verified and processed by the income tax department. The department compares the details provided with the information that is available to them.
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If there are any discrepancies or mistakes or if any information is missing in the return then, the return is treated as a Defective Return and notice will be issued under section 139(9).
How do I know if my return is defective?
If your return is found defective, the Income Tax Department will send you a defective notice under section 139(9) of the Income Tax Act via an email on your registered email id or post and the same can be viewed by logging in on the e-filing portal.
Step 1: Log in to the Income-tax website using valid credentials (PAN & Password).
Step 2: Click on Pending Actions > E-Proceedings from the dashboard.
Step 3: On the e-Proceedings page, under Self > For your Action tab, click on View Notices.
How to deal with a notice under section 139(9)?
Below are the steps you need to take in order to respond to notice Defective Return notice u/s 139(9)
Step 1: Log in to the e-Filing portal using valid credentials
Step 2: Click on Pending Actions > E-Proceedings from the dashboard.
Step 3: Click on “View Notices “
Step 4: Click on the 'Notice/Letter pdf' button to download the notice copy and refer. You can click on 'Submit Response' to reply to the notice received. On the response screen, you can choose from the options provided as to whether you agree with the terms of the notice or disagree.
Step 4A: If you select Disagree, then give the reason for the disagreement and click submit.
Step 4B: If you select Agree, then select Mode of Response as Online upload the correct XML/ JSON file as applicable and click Continue.
Step 5: After uploading the correct XML/ JSON click on the submit button to finally submit the response.
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How to get and correct the return xml..
yes necessary to know complete procedure for doawnloading xml file and uploading
Hi,
I have got the email regarding the defective return. But the same is not reflected in the website under defective return 139(9)?
what is the next step? how to respond it now?
please help
Same for me
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