Your return has an error that makes it incomplete, such as the wrong ITR form, missing schedules, or tax paid but not claimed. If it isn't fixed in time, the return can be treated as never filed.
Income tax · 139(9)
Defective return
Needs a reply
Your return has an error that makes it incomplete, such as the wrong ITR form, missing schedules, or tax paid but not claimed. If it isn't fixed in time, the return can be treated as never filed.
Time to respond
15 days
What to do
File a corrected return in response
Professional reply
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The date printed on your notice always wins over the usual period shown here. Law: Income-tax Act, 1961.
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Section 139(9) is numbered under the Income-tax Act, 1961, which governs returns up to FY 2025-26. A notice for tax year 2026-27 onwards, under the Income-tax Act, 2025, carries a new section number. Your professional maps it for you.
Questions about 139(9)
What is a 139(9) notice?
Defective return. Your return has an error that makes it incomplete, such as the wrong ITR form, missing schedules, or tax paid but not claimed. If it isn't fixed in time, the return can be treated as never filed.
How long do I have to reply to 139(9)?
15 days. The date printed on your notice always takes priority.
What should I do about 139(9)?
File a corrected return in response. A professional reply through Claw starts at ₹1,899 including GST, or ₹1,499 when you book online after verifying your mobile.