Last-Day ITR Filers Face Higher Risk of Defective Return Notices, Experts Say
Taxpayers filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) on the deadline, July 31, are more prone to receiving defective return notices due to common errors like incomplete data verification, choosing incorrect ITR forms, or failing to reconcile information with Form 26AS, AIS, or TIS. Such notices indicate missing or inconsistent details that must be corrected within 15 days under Section 139(9). Failure to respond timely can invalidate the return, affecting refunds and compliance status. Experts advise careful review to avoid these issues.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 35/100.
Outlets measured: thefinancialexpress, thefinancialexpress. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thefinancialexpress broke this story on 27 Jul, 08:35 am. Other outlets followed.