what is 139 (9) income tax notice

Ans: Section 139(9) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, states that when a return is found defective, the Income Tax Department will send a defective notice via email on the registered email id.

A defective return under Section 139(9) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 occurs when crucial information is either omitted or inaccurately entered in an income tax return. This triggers the issuance of a defective return notice by the IT Department, aimed at rectifying the inaccuracies.

Reasons and Situations Leading to Defective Return Notices:

1) Incomplete ITR
2) Missing Tax Information
3)TDS claimed without corresponding income
4)Discrepancy in Gross Receipts
5)Nil Income but tax liabity
6)Incomplete business and profession details
7)Tax payment Discrepancies
8)Mismatch in the name

Receiving and Responding to Defective Return Notices
Responding within a 15-day timeframe is crucial. Taxpayers must rectify the defects identified by the Income Tax Department by revising their return within this period. In case the revision cannot be completed within 15 days, an extension can be requested from the local Assessing Officer.