Direct Answer
To handle duplicate entries in AIS, use the online feedback mechanism. Select the duplicate transaction and choose the feedback option "Information is duplicate / included in other information". This prevents the system from double-counting your income.
Why Duplicates Occur
Duplicates often happen when a deductor revises their UDS return but fails to properly link the revised entry to the original one, causing both the original and revised amounts to reflect in your AIS. It also happens when banks report the same transaction under SFT and regular TDS.
Step-by-Step Feedback Process
- Open the AIS portal and navigate to the 'Part B' section.
- Locate the duplicate entries.
- Keep the correct entry as 'Information is fully correct'.
- For the duplicate entry, click 'Optional' feedback.
- Select **'Information is duplicate / included in other information'+*.
- Select the original transaction it is duplicating from the dropdown list provided.
Impact on Tax Filing
The Taxpayer Information Summary (TIS) will update to reflect your feedback, reducing the 'Derived Value' to the correct amount. Always base your ITR on the correct derived value after duplicate feedback is accepted.