Handling Late Income Tax Returns and Refund Adjustments

If you missed the 31 July deadline for filing your income tax return, you can still file a late return.

After you submit it, the Income Tax Department reviews it and may send you a notice if they think you owe more tax.

If you don’t pay the notice, they can take money you were supposed to get back and use it to cover the old debt.

You can respond to the notice online: pay it, say you already paid, or argue it’s wrong.

It’s important to reply quickly so you don’t lose your refund or fall for scams.

Check your e‑filing account and email for any notices, and follow the official instructions.