Rectify - wrong gender code

[KESHAV JAIPURIA]

I diposit a female assessee ITR-2 by e-filing. when I Filled/upload the Return the Gender of the assessee by mistake write Male.for This mistake May i filed revised return or give the letter for that. what is the best solution?

[Guest]

You have to file a revised return

[DEV KUMAR KOTHARI]

You must, in any case, write a letter to the A.O. pointing out correct position and request the A.O. to make correction. Because the benefits available to a lady may not be allowed. A revised return can be filed only if the original return was filed u/s 139(1) or in persuance of a notice issued u/s 142 (1), other wise not. Please see S. 139 (5). Therefore , if those conditions are not met, the revised return may be treated as non est.

[Guest]

in my view, the PAN no is important, because it is in name of your female client. you only file a letter to AO stating the facts and it is done.

AI Summary

Mistaken Gender in Income Tax Return: File Revised Return or Write to Assessing Officer? Check Sections 139(1) or 142(1). An individual mistakenly filed an Income Tax Return (ITR-2) for a female assessee with the gender marked as male. The person sought advice on whether to file a revised return or submit a correction letter. One respondent advised filing a revised return, while another suggested writing a letter to the Assessing Officer (A.O.) to correct the error, emphasizing the importance of the PAN number. It was noted that a revised return is only possible if specific conditions under sections 139(1) or 142(1) are met; otherwise, the revised return might be invalid.