Top 5 mistakes to avoid while filing your income tax return in 2025-26

Top 5 ITR Mistakes to Avoid in 2025–26

❌ Wrong ITR Form

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❌ Missed Income

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❌ No Proofs

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❌ Unverified ITR

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❌ No Advance Tax

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✅ Also Avoid:

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🆕 2025–26 Updates

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Top 5 ITR Mistakes to Avoid in 2025–26

❌ Wrong ITR Form

– ✔️ Check before filing

❌ Missed Income

✔️ Check AIS & 26AS

❌ No Proofs

✔️ Save every receipt

❌ Unverified ITR

✔️ E-verify instantly

❌ No Advance Tax

– ✔️ Pay on time

✅ Also Avoid:

– Wrong A/c No. Late Filing TDS Mismatch

🆕 2025–26 Updates

– Default New Regime Easier Forms