Rectification request can be filed u/s 154 of the Income Tax Act by the taxpayer in case of any
mistake apparent from the record.
To file your Rectification, you should be a registered user in e-Filing application. Below listed are the
steps to file Rectification:
Step 1 - LOGIN to e-Filing application and GO TO --> My Account --> Rectification request.
Step 2 - Select the Assessment Year for which Rectification is to be e-Filed, enter Latest
Communication Reference Number (as mentioned in the CPC Order
Step 3 - Click 'Submit'.
Step 4 - Select the 'Rectification Request type'
Step 5-− On selecting the option 'Taxpayer Correcting Data for Tax Credit mismatch only', three check boxes, TCS, TDS, IT, are displayed. You may select the check-box for which data needs to be corrected. User can add a maximum of 10 entries for each of the selections.No upload of any ITR is required.
Step 6- On selecting the option 'Taxpayer is correcting the Data in Rectification' − select the reason for seeking rectification, Schedules being changed, Donation and Capital gain details (if applicable), upload XML and Digital Signature Certificate (DSC), if available and applicable. You can select a maximum of 4 reasons
Step 7 - On selecting the option,'No further Data Correction required. Reprocess the case' − check-boxes to select- Tax Credit mismatch, Gender mismatch( Only for Individuals), Tax/ Interest mismatch are displayed. User can select the check-box for which re-processing is required. No upload of an ITR is required.
Step 8 - Click the 'Submit' button.
Step 9 - On successful submission, following message is displayed.
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