What causes an AIS mismatch?

Common causes are the same income reported by two sources, a transaction tagged to the wrong PAN, gross vs net reporting differences, timing differences across financial years, and genuinely omitted income. Not every mismatch is your mistake — but each one needs to be resolved before you file.

How do I correct my AIS?

You cannot edit the AIS directly, but you can submit feedback on each entry on the portal — marking it as correct, duplicate, relating to another PAN, not taxable, or incorrect in amount. The reported value stays visible alongside your feedback, which documents why your return differs.

Should I just match my ITR to the AIS to be safe?

No. File based on your actual, correct income. If the AIS over-reports, raise feedback and keep proof, rather than paying tax on income you did not earn. If it under-reports, you must still declare the missing income.

What happens if I ignore a mismatch?

Omitting income that appears in your AIS is the most common trigger for an automated query or notice. Resolving it before filing is far easier than responding afterwards.

Filing season · AY 2026-27

AIS mismatch guide: fix it before you file

A mismatch between your AIS and your return is the most common reason salaried taxpayers get a notice. Here is how to find, understand and resolve mismatches before you submit.

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Common causes of an AIS mismatch

Duplicate reporting — the same FD or transaction reported by two branches or platforms
Wrong PAN — someone else's transaction tagged to you (or yours to them)
Gross vs net — income shown before charges that you booked net
Timing — interest accrued in one year, reported in another
Genuinely omitted income — interest or dividends you forgot to include

How to resolve a mismatch, step by step

1Download your AIS and TIS from the Compliance / AIS area of incometax.gov.in.
2Compare each entry against your bank, broker and Form 16 records.
3For anything wrong, use the feedback option and choose the right reason — duplicate, other PAN, not taxable, or incorrect amount.
4Keep documentary proof for every entry you dispute or adjust.
5File your return on your actual, correct income — including anything the AIS legitimately surfaced.

Feedback does not change your tax by itself

Raising feedback documents your position; it does not automatically reduce your income. You still file on your real numbers. The feedback is what you point to if the department later asks why your figure differs from the AIS.

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DrishtiTax helps you line up your Form 16, AIS and deductions so the gaps are obvious and you can file a complete, consistent return — then go raise feedback on anything the AIS got wrong.

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Educational information

This page is general information for salaried taxpayers in India, not legal, financial or chartered-accountancy advice. Tax outcomes depend on your full, individual circumstances. Figures use FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27) rules and may change. Verify against official sources or a qualified professional before acting.

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