How To Avoid Income Tax Notices: Common ITR Filing Mistakes You Must Avoid

Receiving an Income Tax notice after filing your ITR can be stressful, but many notices can be avoided by filing correctly. Gauri Chadha, Tax Expert, explains that mismatches in AIS and Form 26AS, incorrect TDS claims, failure to e-verify your return, missing information, and unsupported deduction claims are among the most common reasons taxpayers receive notices. She also advises keeping all supporting documents ready, especially if a scrutiny notice is issued by the Income Tax Department.