Filing your income tax return (ITR) before the July 31, 2026 deadline was an important step towards staying tax-compliant. However, submitting your return on time does not necessarily mean that you may not receive an income tax notice. Every year, the Income Tax Department sends notices to taxpayers for various reasons, including mismatches between the information reported in the ITR and the data available with the department.
Here are the six common reasons why you may receive an income tax notice even if you filed your ITR before the July 31 deadline.
