Important Changes for Taxpayers: If you file income tax, you should be aware of this new update from the Income Tax Department. Let’s explore the changes the Income Tax Department has made to its e-filing portal.
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Income Tax Update 2026: If you pay income tax, this news is for you. The Income Tax Department has made a major update to e-filing, providing relief to taxpayers. The Income Tax Department has added a new feature to the e-filing portal, which will directly benefit taxpayers. Let’s find out what this new feature is and how to use it.
Which feature has been added to the e-filing portal?
Taxpayers can now apply for corrections against certain income tax orders on the e-filing portal. Before this feature was introduced, this process was quite lengthy and complex, and applications for corrections had to be submitted manually.
The Income Tax Department, while adding this feature, stated that rectification applications related to TP (Transfer Pricing), DRP (Dispute Resolution Panel), and revision orders will no longer require the Assessing Officer (AO) to apply. Taxpayers will be able to apply directly through the e-filing portal.
How to Apply
- First, taxpayers must visit the e-filing portal.
- Then click on the Services tab.
- You will now see the Rectification tab.
- After that, you can apply by clicking on the Request to AO seeking rectification option.
The Income Tax Department added this feature to address taxpayers’ concerns. This new digital facility has made the rectification process completely online. This move by the Income Tax Department is considered a significant step towards Digital India. This will save a significant amount of time for both taxpayers and the Income Tax Department.
Chartered Accountant Suresh Surana described this feature of the Income Tax Department as an important step. He said that with the introduction of this feature, taxpayers will no longer have to make repeated visits to the office. With this feature, rectification applications can now be sent directly to the relevant tax authority, which can then make the necessary corrections to the original order.
