Explanation
Annual Information Statement (AIS) sometimes pre-populates incorrect income (data mismatch from banks, deductors, registrars). Steps to respond: (1) Log in to incometax.gov.in. (2) e-File → Income Tax Returns → View AIS. (3) Find the disputed item (e.g., a sale transaction you didn't make, interest not received). (4) Click the feedback option against that item. (5) Choose the appropriate reason: 'Income is not correct', 'Income is for another PAN', 'Income is already included elsewhere', 'Duplicate'. (6) Submit the explanation. The AIS feedback does NOT automatically change the AIS data — the department considers it during processing. (7) File your ITR with correct figures regardless — do not include income you did not earn just because it appears in AIS. If assessed for the mismatch, respond with evidence. Verify on the income-tax portal before filing.