By Sheetal Kumari | March 3, 2025

Moneycontrol PF Team| Aug 20, 2025

Made a Mistake in ITR? Here’s How to File a Revised Return

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ITR mistakes happen — here’s how to fix them with a revised return under Sec 139(5).

Tax Filing Errors Common

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Last date for revised ITR this year: December 31, 2025 (if original was filed on time).

Deadline to Remember

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You can revise your return any number of times — no penalty applies.

No Penalty for Revised ITR

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Correct income details, personal info, missed deductions, wrong form, or tax calculation errors.

Errors You Can Fix

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Once filed, the revised return overwrites the original ITR.

Revised ITR Replaces Original

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Got your refund? You can still revise — as long as it’s before Dec 31, 2025.

Even After Refund, You Can Revise

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Go to the Income Tax e-filing portal and log in to your account.

Step 1: Log In

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Choose assessment year → download ITR form → enter corrected info + original ITR ack number.

Step 2: Select & Correct

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Generate XML → upload on portal → e-verify via Aadhaar OTP, net banking, or post.

Step 3: Upload & Verify

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Link PAN-Aadhaar, validate bank a/c, pick correct form, and always meet deadlines.

Key Tip for Filers

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Next: How NPS Contributions Cut Your Tax Bill Under Old Regime

Thanks For Reading !