INCOME TAX14 Sept 2026
Wrong ITR Form led to Rs 26.69 lakh tax demand: Here's how ITAT Chandigarh gave relief to taxpayer
A small trader picked the wrong ITR form, and the tax department's processing centre treated Rs 26.69 lakh of commission receipts as fresh income. ITAT Chandigarh, a tax appeal tribunal, gave relief, saying the same income cannot be taxed twice. So form choice matters, and a duplicate demand notice can be challenged. Keep your papers ready if you receive one.
Key Statutory Highlights
- A small trader used the wrong ITR form, which led the CPC to treat Rs 26.69 lakh in commission receipts as fresh income.
- The CPC raised a tax demand on that amount even though the income had already been reported.
- ITAT Chandigarh ruled that the same income cannot be taxed twice and gave relief to the taxpayer.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Before filing, confirm you are using the correct ITR form for the type of income you earn. If you ever receive a demand notice for income you have already disclosed, keep your records and consider taking professional advice on challenging it.
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