Why, Where & What is CPC Communication Reference Number?
What is CPC Communication Reference Number? CPC is a Central Processing Centre. This number is used as a communication If you have filed your return online ‘without adding any digital signature’, then the process of e-filing is incomplete. When the CPC of the I-T department sends an email or SMS acknowledging the receipt of the Form ITR-V then only your e-filing will be complete. Where to find CPC Number? The CPC Communication Reference No. can be find on the first page of the letter “Intimation u/s 143(1)” or a “Rectification Order u/s 154” provided by the IT department, as shown in the below image. Format of CPC number is “CPC<4 digit number>/<alphabet><numbers>/xxxxxxxxxx” where “xxxxxxxxxx” represents a 10 digit number. Why CPC? If there is an apparent mistake in your Income Tax Return i.e. a demand, tax mismatch, any form value mismatch or higher refund than what you had claimed in the return you can do the following – 1. ...