When a return is considered defective?

Meaning: Defective return is the return of income which is rejected by the Income Tax Department due to certain defects. After the defects being identified by the department, a notice under section 139(9) is issued to assessee.

Can a defective return be revised?

Once you’ve been served with notice of defective return u/s 139(9), then you must correct your return by revising it within 15 days from the receipt of notice by the Income Tax Department. You can also apply for extension by writing an application to the Assessing Officer (A.O.)

What does it mean if your return has been processed?

Refund has been processed means that they have approved and are ready to send you your refund. Your return being processed mean that your tax return is being processed. Your status should change from being processed to accepted and then a date given for your refund. Keep checking each day for that.

How do I know if my IRS return has been processed?

Find out if Your Tax Return Was Submitted

1. Using the IRS Where’s My Refund tool.
2. Viewing your IRS account information.
3. Calling the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 (Wait times to speak to a representative may be long.)
4. Looking for emails or status updates from your e-filing website or software.

What does it mean when an item is defective?

Defining defective A defective product is one that does not perform as it should or one that causes unexpected injuries. It could cause damages because of a defective design or manufacturing flaw, or it could be defective because there were insufficient warnings to consumers about the risks of using the product.

How do you respond to a defective return notice?

Income Tax Department

1. Go to the ‘e-File’ menu and Click ‘Response to Notice u/s 139(9)’
2. Details such as ITR, A.Y, e-Filing Acknowledgement No., CPC Reference Number, Notice Date, Status and Response are displayed.
3. All the identified defects from the filed ITR is displayed to the taxpayers.

How do I respond to a defective return?

Response to Defective Notice u/s 139(9)

1. Go to the ‘e-File’ menu and Click ‘Response to Notice u/s 139(9)’
2. Details such as ITR, A.Y, e-Filing Acknowledgement No., CPC Reference Number, Notice Date, Status and Response are displayed.
3. All the identified defects from the filed ITR is displayed to the taxpayers.

How do you respond to defective return?

If you agree with the defect then select “Yes”. Select ITR Form Name and upload the respective revised return xml (corrected one). Note- This option of uploading the revised return XML, will only be given in case you accept the defect, i.e Select “Yes” under column “Do you agree with defect?”

Does processed mean received?

Just like in the “Where’s My Return?” tool, your amended return will go through three stages while it’s being processed: Received means your amended return has been received, and it’s being processed.