Income Tax Notice for Section 80GGC – What You Should Do?

📢 Income Tax Notice for Section 80GGC – What You Should Do

If you’ve received a message from the Income Tax Department about a tax deduction claimed under Section 80GGC, don’t worry! Here’s a simple breakdown of what it means and what you need to do.

🔍 What Does This Mean?

• Section 80GGC is a tax benefit for people who donate money to political parties or electoral trusts.
• The tax department is asking you to verify whether you claimed this deduction correctly in your Income Tax Return (ITR) for A.Y. 2022-23.
• If there is any mistake, they are giving you time until March 31, 2025, to correct it.

✅ Steps to Take

1️⃣ Check Your Tax Return

• Open your ITR for A.Y. 2022-23 and see if you claimed a deduction under Section 80GGC.
• Did you actually donate to a political party?

2️⃣ Find Proof

• If you donated, check if you have a receipt from the political party or electoral trust.
• Donations must be made through bank transfer, cheque, or online payment (cash donations are NOT allowed).

3️⃣ Cross-Check with Your Tax Records

• Log in to the Income Tax Portal and check your Annual Information Statement (AIS) or Taxpayer Information Summary (TIS).
• If your donation is not listed there, that might be why you received this notice.

4️⃣ Decide What to Do

• If the claim is correct → Keep the proof safe. No action is needed for now, but you might need to show it later.
• If the claim is incorrect → File a revised ITR before March 31, 2025, to fix the mistake.

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📝 How to File a Revised ITR

1. Log in to Income Tax Portal.
2. Choose the option to file a revised return (under Section 139(5)).
3. Make the necessary corrections.
4. Submit and e-verify your return.

⚠️ Why This Matters

• If you ignore this notice and the claim is incorrect, the tax department may reject the deduction and ask you to pay extra tax.
• If your claim is correct, you may still need to provide proof later.

📌 Take action before March 31, 2025, to avoid any issues!