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7 Common reasons your ITR form might be rejected

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Inaccurate personal details

Make sure you enter correct personal information such as name, address, PAN (Permanent Account Number), and contact details or it might cause rejection of your form. 

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Inconsistency in income details

If the income in your ITR form does not match the income mentioned in the Form 16/16A provided by your employer, it can lead to rejection. 

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Not disclosing your income

If you are not fully disclosing all the sources of your taxable income, including interest, rental income, or investment income, then it might trigger the rejection. 

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Late or incorrect form filing

To avoid getting your ITR form rejected, make sure you file it within the due dates and use the correct form according to your income and sources. 

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Error in tax calculation

Strictly follow the tax calculation method and guidelines as per the tax law. Errors in calculating tax payable for deductions can lead to rejection of your form. 

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Not submitting supporting documents

Ensure you submit supporting documents with your form if demanded by the Income Tax Department to avoid rejection of your ITR form. 

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Failure to verify return

Verifying your ITR after filing is vital to avoid rejection. One can verify online using Aadhaar OTP, net banking, or sending a signed ITR-V form to CPC within 120 days of filing. 

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