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7 Common Income Tax Filing Mistakes to Avoid

FinTax99 Team6 min read

Filing your Income Tax Return accurately matters just as much as filing on time. Even small mistakes can trigger notices, hold up your refund or cost you valuable deductions.

One of the most frequent errors is choosing the wrong ITR form. The correct form depends on your income sources, and using the wrong one can render your return defective.

Many taxpayers forget to report all income—such as interest from savings accounts and fixed deposits, or gains from mutual funds. All income must be disclosed, even if tax has already been deducted.

Other common slips include mismatches with Form 26AS and the Annual Information Statement, missing out on eligible deductions, entering incorrect bank details for refunds, and forgetting to e-verify the return after submission.

The simplest way to avoid these pitfalls is to have an expert review your return before you file. FinTax99's CA-assisted filing catches errors early, so your return is accurate and your refund arrives faster.

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