Zen IT || How to File Notice U/S 139(9) Reply

How to File Notice U/S 139(9) Reply

Under section 139(9) of the Income Tax Act, a notice is issued when a taxpayer has filed their income tax return (ITR) and there are defects in the return that need to be corrected. The notice is issued by the Income Tax Department asking the taxpayer to rectify the issues in the return.

Here’s the information typically found on the notice under section 139(9):

1. Notice Number: This is the unique number assigned to the notice by the Income Tax Department for reference and tracking.
2. Notice Date: The date on which the notice is issued.
3. Previous Receipt Number: This refers to the number associated with the previous receipt of the income tax return filed, typically the acknowledgment number or the receipt number from the filing portal.

This notice is usually issued when there are certain discrepancies or errors in the ITR filed, such as mismatches in the form, missing information, or incorrect data. The taxpayer is asked to rectify the issues within a given timeframe.

139(9) Filling Section Process:

Step 1:

Go to Transactions.

Click on Filling Information.

Under Filling Status, find the drop-down menu labeled Drop Down 139(9)

Enter The Notice No. and Notice Date.

Select Return Type as Rectification.

After making this selection, click Save to confirm and save the details.

Step 2:

During Generation of Computation >> Enter the Current Date and Place.

Step 3:

After Generating the JSON/XML file:

1. Click on Copy JSON File >> Save the File in Your Location (Anywhere).

2. Click on Upload JSON Button:

Step 4:

Click on Def. Return u/s 139(9) Button >> After Clicking, the Software Opens the e-Proceeding Window on the Income Tax Portal >> Then You Have to Upload the Return Manually.

Note: Steps to Respond to a 139(9) Notice:

1. Go to e-Proceedings:
2. Navigate to e-Proceedings > Response to Defective Return.
3. View the Notice:
   • Open the notice under Section 139(9) to check the defects mentioned.
4. Select Corrective Action:
   • Choose the appropriate option:
     • Agree to the defect and file a corrected return.
     • Disagree with the defect if the notice is incorrect, and provide a proper justification.
5. Submit the Corrected Return:
   • Generate the corrected JSON/XML file, upload it, and submit your response to the notice.
     

Hope This Helps.

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