Fix AIS Errors Before Filing Your ITR: A Step-by-Step Guide for Taxpayers

Understand why your AIS and ITR details don’t match and how to correct them step by step. File your taxes without errors or delays.

Here’s How to Fix AIS Mismatch in Simple Steps

Vanshika verma | Nov 25, 2025 |

Fix AIS Errors Before Filing Your ITR: A Step-by-Step Guide for Taxpayers

Fix AIS Errors Before Filing Your ITR: A Step-by-Step Guide for Taxpayers

People (Taxpayers) all over India are facing problems with AIS mismatch while filing their taxes. Here’s how you can fix mismatches-

Annual Information Statement (AIS) mismatch occurs when the details in your AIS, such as salary, bank interest, or TDS deducted, do not match the information you enter in your Income Tax Return (ITR). This can lead to delays in processing your ITR or notices from the Income Tax Department.

Table of Content
  1. Why Does Mismatch Happen?
  2. How to Fix AIS Mismatch?

Why Does Mismatch Happen?

Following are some reasons behind mismatches:

  • Tax deducted is missing or showing the wrong amount.
  • Interest from bank or FD is reported incorrectly.
  • The same income is listed twice.
  • Banks, employers, or institutions gave wrong details.
  • Transactions are linked to the wrong PAN.
  • Dividend income shows the wrong amount.
  • Income from abroad is not included.
  • Redemption from mutual funds is reported incorrectly.

How to Fix AIS Mismatch?

By following the below mentioned steps you can easily fix your AIS mismatch:

Step 1: Check and Download Your Records

Verify entries such as salary slips, bank statements, mutual funds, and Form 16/26AS with AIS.

Step 2: Update Your ITR

Update your ITR to match the AIS data wherever correct.

Step 3: Request AIS Correction

If AIS has wrong details such as TDS or bank interest, then contact the employer, bank, or deductor to correct their report.

Step 4: File Your ITR

Once all mismatches are addressed, file your ITR. Keep evidence, including emails and bank statements, in case the IT department asks.

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Tags: AIS, ITR, Mismatch