The Economic Times

Salaried employees beware! These 5 mistakes during ITR filing can trigger unexpected tax demands

With the ITR filing season for AY 2026-27 now underway, many salaried taxpayers who faced TDS shocks in the last quarter of FY 2025-26 are now encountering self-assessment tax and interest liability while preparing to file their income tax returns. This article outlines five practical ways, including the use of Forms Nos. 122 and 124, through which salaried employees can avoid such tax shocks for Tax Year 2026-27.