ITR filling: Is a mistake in filling ITR? Know how to do it, you will not have to pay penalty – ITR Filing 2025 26 Made a Mistake Here is how to fix errors and avoid penalties

ITR filling: The last date to file income tax return (ITR) for FY 2025 i.e. Assessment Year 2025-26 is now fixed on 15 September 2025. Although the date has been extended, waiting till the last time can prove to be harmful. The process of returning filing becomes quite complicated due to paperwork, technical complications and sometimes portal disturbances.

Especially taxpayers who use ITR-1 and ITR-4 forms should file returns without delay as the online Excel utility of these forms has already been released. But if you have made a mistake while filed in a hurry, such as the source of an income has been missed or any personal information has been incorrectly filled, then there is no need to panic. You can do your revise returns (Revise Return).

Have a mistake? So improve soon, otherwise notice may come

Some common mistakes that taxpayers often include:

– Selection of wrong ITR form

– Mistakes in personal information

– Bank account details mistake

– Not giving information about all income sources

– Do not claim such deduction you could find

– Claiming deduction for which you do not have documents

How to modify returns?

To revise the return, first log on to the Income Tax e-Filing portal. Then go to the ‘E-File’ tab, choose ‘File Income Tax Return’, select the respective assessment year (2025-26) and click on the ‘Revised Return Under Section 139 (5)’ option.

Note that while filling the revised return, you will have to enter the an account number of the returns filed earlier. If you have filed a return in paper mode, which can be done by senior citizens above 80 years of age, then amendment will also have to be done in paper mode.

The last date to revise the return is 31 December 2025. One good thing is that you can modify the returns more than once. There is no additional fees or penalty for this. Even if your refund process is completed, you can still file revised returns. However, just as it is mandatory to verify the original returns, the revised returns are also required to be verified within 30 days from the date of filing returns.