New Delhi, July 31 -- As the 31 July income tax return (ITR) filing deadline enters its final hours, many taxpayers are rushing to submit their returns before the clock hits 12 am. In the hurry to complete the process, small errors can go unnoticed and some of them may lead to complications after the ITR has already been filed.

One of the most post-filing issues is the possibility of receiving a defective return notice from the income tax department. Such notices are linked to inconsistencies and omissions or filing errors. Hence, taxpayers are advised to take a moment to review their details before finally clicking on the submit button.

The income tax department issues a defective return notification under Section 139(9) when a filed r...