32 Mistakes in While Filing ITR ay 2026-27 Save From Notice Get Faster Refund
- Ignoring High-Value Transactions: Not filing ITR despite making high-value investments (properties, shares, mutual funds)
- Failing to File Due to Specific Criteria: Neglecting to file when meeting criteria like >₹1 lakh electricity bills, foreign travel, or high bank deposits
- Missing Deadlines: Failing to submit the ITR by the specified due dates (31st July, 31st August, or 31st October)
- Not Validating Bank Accounts: Failing to validate and nominate a bank account on the portal, which can stall refunds
- Not Verifying Pre-filled Data: Neglecting to check personal and income details against official records
- Ignoring AIS/TIS: Not cross-checking income data with the Annual Information Statement
- Ignoring Form 26AS/16: Filing without verifying TDS/TCS or tax payments reflected in Form 26AS
- Not Disclosing All Bank Accounts: Failing to report all savings, current, and loan accounts
- Selecting the Wrong ITR Form: Filing an incorrect form (e.g., ITR-1 instead of ITR-2 or 3)
- Under-reporting Income: Failing to declare all sources of income.
- Misreporting Income Heads: Declaring income under the wrong tax head (e.g., showing business income as salary)
- Not Disclosing Tax-Free Income: Forgetting to report exempt income like agricultural income, which can impact tax liability
- Not Disclosing Gifts: Neglecting to report gift income
- Not Disclosing PPF/Interest: Forgetting to report interest from PPF or other savings instruments
- Not Disclosing Bank Interest: Failing to report interest income from all banks
- Taking Fake Deductions: Claiming false exemptions or deductions
- Ignoring Special Income Taxability: Not realizing that income like lottery/crypto is taxable from the first rupee (7:37).
- Incomplete Contact Details: Not updating current mobile numbers or email IDs on the portal
- Incorrect Address Reporting: Providing improper address details
- Reporting Mismatched Interest Figures: Not reconciling interest certificates with online portal data
- Expecting Refunds Before Processing: Filing returns without ensuring TDS/TCS is visible on the portal
- Ignoring ‘Clubbing of Income’ Rules: Failing to declare income that should be clubbed (e.g., transferred to spouse/child) (8:43).
- Not Paying Advance Tax: Avoiding advance tax payments when the liability exceeds ₹10,000.
- GST Reconciliation Issues: Discrepancies between GST-reported sales and ITR data
- Not Downloading Brokerage Reports: Failing to reconcile share/mutual fund/F&O transactions
- Selecting Tax Regimes Incorrectly: Not filing appropriate forms (like 10-IEA) when opting for the old regime
- Ignoring Residential Status: Failing to account for changes in residential status for tax purposes
- Failing to Verify ITR: Not completing the mandatory ITR verification within 30 days .
- Not Monitoring the Portal: Ignoring post-filing communications regarding ‘defective returns’ or tax demands (10:57).
- Not Maintaining Records: Failing to keep copies of acknowledgments and computation of income
- Not Fixing Known Errors: Ignoring the need to file a ‘Revised Return’ to correct past mistakes
- Avoiding Professional Help: Attempting to file complex returns without adequate knowledge