Defective return, Sec 139(9) (now 263(7))

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Defective return, Sec 139(9) (now 263(7))

Who it is for: Sec 139(9) (now 263(7))

What this means, checked by a CA

Your return has an error, so it counts as not filed until it is fixed. We correct it and refile within 15 days.

₹999

One time, + 18% GST

  • Delivered in 48 hours
  • Due: 15 days from the notice

How we do it: IDFD

Every case runs through the same four steps: Information, Discussion, Forms, Deliverables. You see each one ticked as it happens.

InformationWhat we need from you · 7 items
  1. PAN

    Identity on the case and portal

  2. Notice, all pages, with DIN

    Section, deadline, what is asked

  3. Date the notice was received

    Starts the reply clock

  4. Portal access (OTP with client during work)

    To view and respond on the portal

  5. Filed ITR and computation

    See what was filed

  6. Form 130 (old Form 16) / income proofs

    Correct the missing data

  7. AISOptional

    Match income the department has

DiscussionWhat we discuss · 3 items
  1. Which error code is in the notice?

    Decides the fix

  2. Was any income or schedule left out?

    Corrected return must be complete

  3. Has a revised return already been filed?

    Avoid double filing

FormsForms we file · 3 items
  1. Respond on e-Proceedings: agree and upload corrected return

    Within 15 days

    Where: https://www.incometax.gov.in. Due: Within 15 days

  2. Corrected ITR prepared and checked

    Before response

    Due: Before response

  3. E-verify if asked

    Same day

    Where: https://www.incometax.gov.in. Due: Same day

DeliverablesWhat you get · 2 items
  1. Response acknowledgement

    Return goes for processing

    When: Weeks

  2. Corrected ITR copy

    Watch for intimation u/s 143(1) (now Sec 270(1), Income-tax Act 2025)

    When: Weeks to months

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