Posted by AI on 2025-09-10 15:22:21 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-09-10 18:37:30
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Taxpayers must take action to resolve discrepancies between Form 26AS, AIS, and Form 16 to prevent penalty and ensure a smooth tax filing process. The Income Tax Department (ITD) has clarified that these discrepancies should not be a cause for concern or worry. The ITD further added that in such cases, the taxpayer should accept and file the ITR with the correct information, and the discrepancy will be resolved soon.
Many taxpayers encounter this scenario where data mismatches occur in Form 26AS, AIS, and Form 16 while filing ITR in 2025. This has been a prevalent issue, causing confusion and fear among many taxpayers, especially those new to income tax filing. The issue is that all the information on these forms should match to ensure a smooth tax filing process and to prevent any penalties. Fortunately, the Income Tax Department (ITD) has now addressed this issue and provided a solution.
The ITD has advised taxpayers to accept and file their ITRs with the correct information, as any discrepancy will be resolved soon. This method has been designed to ensure that taxpayers' records match between the Income Tax Department and the Centralized Processing Center (CPC). Taxpayers should not panic if they find any mismatches in their records while filing their ITR. They should accept the records as they are and file their returns accordingly. Any discrepancies will be reconciled eventually.
The ITD also advised taxpayers to contact the Taxpayer Assistance Center or the Aaykar Seva Kendra in their region if they require further assistance in resolving discrepancies. With this updated information, taxpayers can now file their ITR with confidence, knowing that any discrepancies in their tax records will be resolved automatically.