#revised return

Not every post-filing fix uses the same route, and confusing them wastes effort. One option corrects an original return within a set window, while another allows updates much later under stricter terms. Knowing which applies keeps your correction valid.

The standard correction suits errors spotted before the deadline closes, such as missed income or wrong deductions. The later route carries extra tax and tighter limits, so it fits specific situations. Confirm the current window before acting, since these timelines shift.

Errors in tax filings happen to careful people too. A forgotten savings account, a mismatched Form 16 figure, or a typo in a deduction claim can slip past anyone. Discovering one later does not mean real trouble if you respond properly.

The correction process runs entirely online. Log in to the e-filing portal, select Section 139(5), enter the acknowledgement number of your original submission, fix the errors, and verify again. No penalty applies for genuine corrections filed within the window.

Mistakes in a tax return happen to careful people too. You might discover a missed income source, a forgotten deduction, or a small typing error after submitting. Tax rules recognize this reality and allow you to correct such honest slips.

The correction option lets you replace your original submission with an accurate version within the permitted window. It supersedes the earlier filing entirely, so you report the complete picture. Acting promptly matters, because the ability to fix errors eventually closes for good.