Avoid Income Tax Notices: 5 Common Mistakes and New Online Filing for ITR-B
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If you want to avoid receiving unwanted Income Tax Notices this year, this guide is for you. We’ll explain 5 common mistakes that trigger notices, and a new update on online filing of Form ITR-B for taxpayers receiving Section 158BC notices.
✅ Introduction: Why Do People Get Income Tax Notices?
Imagine Ramesh, a small trader. He filed his ITR on time but got a scary-looking Income Tax Notice a few weeks later. He panicked! But when he met his CA, he realised his return had a mismatch in TDS details — a simple but costly mistake.
Sounds familiar?
Income Tax Notices can be stressful. But most of them are avoidable if you know what causes them.
⚠️ Top 5 Mistakes That Lead to Income Tax Notices
Here are the 5 most common mistakes taxpayers make:
1️⃣ Hiding or Misreporting Income
Example: Not declaring FD interest, freelance earnings, rent income.
Why it’s risky? Tax Department cross-verifies using Form 26AS and AIS (Annual Information Statement). Mismatches are red flags.
✅ Tip: Always download AIS & 26AS before filing and match your income.
2️⃣ High-Value Transactions
Example:
Cash deposits over ₹10 lakh in savings/current accounts.
Spending over ₹2 lakh on foreign travel.
₹1 lakh+ yearly electricity bill.
How Department knows? Through SFT (Specified Financial Transactions) reporting.
✅ Tip: Disclose sources and ensure your declared income matches your lifestyle.
3️⃣ TDS Mismatch
Problem: Claiming wrong TDS credits not matching 26AS.
Example: Employer deducted TDS, but you used wrong TAN or amount.
Result: Automatic mismatch triggers notice.
✅ Tip: Reconcile Form 26AS/Traces data with your ITR before filing.
4️⃣ False or Inflated Deductions
Example: Claiming ₹1.5 lakh under 80C without valid proof.
Why it’s risky? Department may ask for supporting documents.
✅ Tip: Keep all receipts (LIC, PPF, Tuition Fees, Home Loan Principal, etc.)
5️⃣ Ignoring Old Tax Demands
Example: Past years’ unpaid tax, interest, or penalty.
Outcome: Your refund can be adjusted, or you may get a demand notice.
✅ Tip: Always check the outstanding demand on the e-filing portal.
💡 Pro Tip:
Always use the Income Tax Department’s e-filing portal to track notices and communication. Avoid middlemen who promise “notice removal” for a fee.
🆕 Latest Update: Online Filing of Form ITR-B for Section 158BC Notices
Besides routine notices, there’s a new online facility the department has introduced:
✅ What is Section 158BC?
Applies after a search or seizure operation by the Income Tax Department.
Taxpayers must file returns for a block assessment period (6 years prior to the search).
This is done using Form ITR-B.
✅ Example:
If a business is raided in FY 2025-26, they may need to file ITR-B for FY 2018-19 to FY 2023-24.
✅ Earlier Filing Process
Physical submission at tax office.
Long delays, manual errors.
✅ What’s New?
Form ITR-B can now be filed ONLINE via e-Proceedings.
Available on the incometax.gov.in portal.
Fully paperless, faster, and transparent.
✅ How to File Form ITR-B Online (Step by Step)
✅ Login to incometax.gov.in
✅ Go to e-Proceedings tab
✅ Select Form ITR-B
✅ Upload details & verify with OTP
✅ Submit
✅ CBDT Advisory
“Taxpayers receiving notices under Section 158BC should use this facility at the earliest for timely compliance.”
✅ Benefits:
No need to visit Income Tax Office.
Faster processing.
Reduced errors.
📌 Why Is This Important for Taxpayers?
Income Tax scrutiny is tightening.
Transparency is the goal: fewer fake deductions, better compliance.
Faceless and digital systems mean less harassment but more accuracy.
🌟 Quick Tips to Avoid Tax Trouble
✅ Download & review Form 26AS and AIS.
✅ Disclose all incomes, even small ones.
✅ Claim only genuine deductions.
✅ Pay old demands if any.
✅ Keep documents ready in case of scrutiny.
✅ Conclusion
At Taxgyany, our goal is to make taxes simple for you. Whether it’s avoiding common mistakes or filing complex forms like ITR-B, we’re here to help.
✨ Don’t let Income Tax Notices stress you out. File your returns honestly and on time.
✨ Use new online facilities to make compliance easy.
✨ And if you need help – we’re just a call away!
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