Answer

1. F

   Facts

   Correction statements have time limits. Under the 1961 Act, a 2024 amendment barred corrections after six years from the end of the financial year in which the statement was due; under the 2025 Act the window is two years from the end of the tax year. Check the latest rules for your year.

2. P

   Provisions and law

   • Sec 200(3), Income-tax Act 1961 (now Sec 397(3)(b))The deductor files quarterly TDS statements and can file correction statements to fix errors.
   • Sec 397(3)(f), Income-tax Act 2025Correction statements are allowed within the time limit set; under the 2025 Act, two years from the end of the tax year in which the statement was due.
3. A

   Analysis

   For an FY 2019-20 statement due in 2020, a six-year limit would run to 31 March 2027, so act now. For very old years the correction route may be closed, and you may need to rely on proof of deduction and Sec 205 protection if a demand arises. Do not wait for the last months.

4. C

   Conclusion

   1. 1Identify the financial year and quarter of the mismatch.
   2. 2Check how much time is left for correction.
   3. 3Ask the deductor to correct immediately.
   4. 4Keep proof of deduction in case correction is no longer possible.
   5. 5Seek advice for very old years.

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