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03 May 2011 I filed AY 2009-10 and AY 2010-11 returns in March 2010 and July 2010 respectively at CPC Bengaluru. I received a refund recently by ECS direct deposit but did not get any intimation either by post or by email. The AY 2009-10 processing status says return transferred out of CPC to jurisdiction assessing officer in income tax office. The AY 2010-11 processing status says ITR-V received. Hence I do not know what year the refund is for or if it is the correct amount. Furthermore per 143(1) "no intimation under this sub-section shall be sent after the expiry one year from the end of the financial year in which the return is made". Hence does this mean that I will now get no intimation for AY 2009-10 and will remain clueless about my refund? What should I do to ensure the correctness of processing for both years?

CA. Krishna K Neeraj

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03 May 2011 you please contact at Income Tax helpline no. they may send duplicate intimation for AY 2009-10

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20 May 2011 Now my AY 2010-11 processing status says, "ITR processed at CPC - Refund Determined. Refund Paid". I have received a refund by ECS in my bank account. But I have not received my intimation via email. Furthermore my postal address on the ITR-V is incomplete by mistake. So my question is does CPC send intimations by email or postal mail? Do I need to file a rectification in order to update my correct address on the ITR-V?

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Asha Kanta Sharma

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04 August 2024 To address your concerns regarding the intimation and refunds for AY 2009-10 and AY 2010-11, here’s a structured guide on what steps you should take:

### **1. **Understanding the Intimation and Refund Process**

#### **Intimation Under Section 143(1)**

- **Section 143(1)**: This section provides for an intimation from the Income Tax Department about the processing of the return, including any refund or additional tax payable. The intimation is generally sent within one year from the end of the financial year in which the return is filed.

- **No Intimation Received**: If you haven't received an intimation, but have received a refund, it could indicate that the return was processed and the refund was issued, but the intimation wasn’t sent out.

### **2. **Current Status and Steps to Take**

#### **For AY 2009-10**

- **Status Check**: Since the processing status shows "return transferred out of CPC to jurisdiction assessing officer", it indicates that the return was transferred to the local assessing officer for further processing.

- **Intimation**: Since the one-year period for sending intimation under Section 143(1) has passed, you might not receive a formal intimation now. However, you can still seek clarification.

- **Actions**:
- **Contact the Assessing Officer**: Reach out to the jurisdictional assessing officer’s office to inquire about the status of the return and the intimation. They may provide details or issue a duplicate intimation.
- **E-filing Portal**: Check the Income Tax Department's e-filing portal for any updates or documents related to your return.

#### **For AY 2010-11**

- **Processing Status**: The status shows "ITR processed at CPC - Refund Determined. Refund Paid", indicating that your return was processed and a refund was issued.

- **No Intimation**: CPC typically sends intimations via email if your email address is registered. They also send physical intimations to the postal address provided in your return.

- **Actions**:
- **Update Address**: Since the postal address on the ITR-V was incomplete, you should file a rectification to correct this. However, rectifying the address won’t affect the processing status but can help in future correspondence.
- **Contact CPC**: Reach out to the CPC to verify the details and request a copy of the intimation if needed.
- **Check Email**: Ensure that your email address is correctly registered with the Income Tax Department. Sometimes, intimation emails might end up in the spam folder.

### **3. **Filing a Rectification**

- **Address Correction**: If you need to update or correct the address, file a rectification under Section 154 using the e-filing portal. This doesn’t impact the current refund but updates your records for future correspondence.

### **4. **Other Recommendations**

- **Keep Records**: Maintain copies of all correspondence and refunds received. It helps in future reference and if any issues arise.

- **Monitor Refunds**: Regularly check the status of your returns and refunds on the Income Tax e-filing portal to stay updated.

By following these steps, you should be able to clarify the status of your returns and ensure that all records are accurate and up-to-date.