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Defective return, Sec 139(9) (now 263(7))
- Your return has an error, so it counts as not filed until it is fixed.
- Deadline: 15 days from the notice
- Done in 48 hours
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- Which error code is in the notice?
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Defective return, Sec 139(9) (now…
15 days from the notice
- IWhat we need from you7 documents
- DQuestions for you3 questions
- FForms3 steps
- DWhat you getResponse acknowledgement
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Your return has an error, so it counts as not filed until it is fixed. We correct it and refile within 15 days.
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- Filed ITR and computation
- Form 130 (old Form 16) / income proofs
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₹999 + ₹179.82 GST = ₹1,178.82
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