5 common ITR filing mistakes to avoid before July 31

Taxpayers must reconcile Form 26AS, Annual Information Statement (AIS), and Taxpayer Information Summary (TIS) before submitting ITR.

Salary-only reporting is a common mistake; interest, dividends, rental income, freelance earnings, and capital gains must also be disclosed.

Mismatches between ITR and AIS/Form 26AS can trigger additional tax demands or scrutiny.

Choosing the wrong ITR form (e.g., using ITR-1 when capital gains or foreign assets exist) can delay processing.

Taxpayers must complete e-verification after filing or face refund delays or notices.