ITR Mismatch Notice? Fix It in 3 Steps Online

If your income tax return has errors — like wrong income figures or mismatched TDS — the IT department sends a notice. Don't panic. You can verify and fix most mismatches online in minutes, without visiting any office.

Here's what happened: The Income Tax department cross-checks your ITR against Form 26AS, AIS, and employer TDS data — any gap triggers an automated notice.. Common mismatches include unreported freelance income, interest income from FDs, or TDS credits that don't match your return figures.. Ignoring a mismatch notice can lead to a demand order, penalties under Section 270A, or even scrutiny assessment by a tax officer..

What you should do: Log in to incometax.gov.in, go to 'e-Proceedings' or 'Pending Actions' to find and read your notice carefully before responding.. Compare your ITR figures with Form 26AS and AIS under 'View Tax Credit' — identify exactly which income or TDS entry doesn't match.. Respond online within the deadline mentioned in the notice — upload supporting documents (Form 16, bank statements, FD interest certificates) directly on the portal..

Even if the mismatch is the department's error, you must still respond online — silence is treated as admission and triggers an automatic demand.