How to discard ITR on Income Tax Portal?

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The annual tax filing rush is something we can all relate to. Despite trying our best, the hurry can lead to errors.

Previously, if you wanted to correct a mistake in your submitted ITR, it could only be done after the original ITR was filed and verified. Once the ITR was verified, you were required to file a revised ITR to correct mistakes.

To avoid this hassle, the Income Tax Department (ITD) introduced “Discard ITR” on the e-filing portal. It allows you to delete a previously filed ITR. The ITR could be an original return, a revised return or even a belated return.

However, this feature can only be used if you have not yet e-verified your return. Once e-verified, you will then have to file a revised return to rectify any mistakes.

The original ITR must be for AY 2023-24 (FY 2022-23) and onwards. This means that any ITR filed on or from April 1, 2023, can be discarded from the income tax records

How to discard an ITR?

Let’s look at how to use the discard option on the portal:

1. Go to Income Tax Portal and log into your account
   

   

2. Click on e-File > Income Tax Returns > E-Verify Return
   

   

3. Select the return you want to discard > Discard
   

   

4. Read the details, then click “Accept and Continue” to discard
   

   

5. Close the status message to continue
   

   

6. Now you’ll see that the ITR has been discarded and can no longer be verified
   

   

Keep in mind, once an ITR is discarded, it can’t be restored. It will be treated as if it was never filed.

So make sure to file the correct ITR after discarding, and e-verify it before the due date to avoid late filing penalty.

[ZinavoCompany]

On the Income Tax Portal, log in, select the “e-File” tab, select “Income Tax Return,” then choose “View Filed Returns.” Locate your ITR and click “Discard” (if enabled).