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Refund Policy

This Refund and Cancellation Policy (“Policy”) governs all purchases of services (“Services”) offered by 1 Finance Private Limited, ("Company", "We", "Us", "Our"), the owner and operator of the PlanMyTax (“PMT”), accessible via planmytax.ai and related digital applications (collectively, the "Platform").

This Policy forms an integral part of, and must be read together with, the Company's Terms and Conditions of Use. In the event of any conflict between this Policy and the Terms and Conditions of Use (“Terms of Use”), the Terms of Use shall prevail.

By purchasing any Service, you (“User,” “you,” or “your”) acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by this Policy and the Terms of Use.

1. Cancellation of Services

Either party may cancel the Services in accordance with the applicable Terms of Use. Cancellation of a Service does not automatically entitle you to a refund. Refunds, if any, shall be strictly governed by this Policy.

2. Refund Where Service Has Not Commenced

You may be eligible for a refund of the fees paid for a Service only if all of the following conditions are satisfied:

  • 2.1. You have not commenced use of the paid Service;
  • 2.2. You have not accessed, logged into, activated, downloaded, or utilized any features, reports, consultations, advice, filings, platform tools, or other deliverables associated with the Service; and
  • 2.3. You submit a written refund request to the Company's customer support team within seven (7) business days from the date of purchase.

For the purpose of this Policy, “business days” mean days excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays in India.

For example, a purchase made on a Friday would be eligible for a refund request until the end of the following Tuesday (assuming no intervening public holidays).

If any of the above conditions are not met, you shall not be entitled to a refund as a matter of right. Any exception shall be at the Company's sole discretion and subject to applicable law.

All refund requests under this Clause must be made within seven (7) business days from the date of purchase. Requests made after this period shall not be entertained.

3. Refund Where Service Is Deemed to Have Commenced

A Service shall be considered to have commenced once any work, access, review, advisory interaction, or processing activity has begun.

Once a Service is deemed to have commenced, no refund shall be available, except as expressly provided under Clause 4.

Without limitation, a Service shall be deemed to have commenced in the following cases:

3.1 DIY / Software-Based Services

For “Do It Yourself” (DIY) or software-based plans:

  • Access to the platform is enabled immediately upon purchase.
  • The Service is deemed to have commenced upon the earlier of:
    • Activation of access;
    • First login; or
    • Use of any platform feature.

Once commenced, such Services are non-refundable.

3.2 Assisted / Expert Services

For expert-assisted or representative-supported Services:

  • The Service shall be deemed to have commenced upon the earlier of:
    • Assignment of a tax expert or Company representative to your case;
    • Review of your tax summary or documents;
    • Provision of any advice, consultation, or clarification;
    • Initiation of return preparation or related processing; or
    • Any communication (including call, email, WhatsApp, SMS, or other electronic means) relating to substantive work on your case.
  • Once any of the above occurs, the Service is considered underway and is non-refundable, except as specifically provided below.

4. Limited Exceptions (Even After Commencement)

Notwithstanding the above, refunds may be considered only in the following limited circumstances:

4.1 Failure to Initiate Assisted Service

If the Company fails to initiate any assisted Service activity within seventy-two (72) hours from successful payment confirmation, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays in India (which shall not be counted for the purpose of computing such period), you may request a full refund.

For clarity, “initiate” means assignment of an expert and first substantive communication seeking documents, reviewing documents, or providing guidance.

4.2 Statutory Deadline Failure (Assisted Services Only)

You may be eligible for a full refund if:

  • The Company fails to meet a statutory completion deadline prescribed by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) or other applicable authority;
  • You submitted all required and accurate documents and information at least seven (7) days prior to the applicable statutory deadline; and
  • The delay is solely, directly, and materially attributable to the Company.
  • No refund shall be provided where the delay arises due to:
    • Incorrect, incomplete, inconsistent, or misleading information provided by you;
    • Late submission of documents;
    • Technical issues on government portals; or
    • Force majeure events.

All requests for refunds under this Clause 4 must be submitted within seven (7) business days from the date on which the specific event giving rise to the claim occurred (e.g., the failure to initiate under Clause 4(a), or the missed statutory deadline under Clause 4(b)).

5. Refund Process

5.1 Review

All refund requests shall be reviewed strictly in accordance with this Policy.

5.2 Approval and Processing

If approved, refunds shall be processed within fourteen (14) business days from the date of approval.

Refunds will be credited to the same payment method used for the original transaction, unless otherwise required by law.

5.3 Non-Refundable Components

The following amounts are strictly non-refundable:

  • Government filing fees;
  • Statutory charges;
  • Third-party levies, payment gateway charges, or platform charges paid on your behalf;
  • Amounts already remitted to authorities.
  • Applicable taxes (including GST), once deposited with the relevant authorities, shall be refunded only in accordance with applicable tax laws and issuance of appropriate credit notes, where required.

5.4 Denial of Refund

The Company reserves the right to decline any refund request if:

  • The request does not satisfy the conditions under this Policy;
  • There is evidence of misuse, abuse, or fraud; or
  • You are in material breach of the Terms of Use.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted under applicable law, the Company's total aggregate liability arising out of or relating to any Service shall not exceed the total fees actually paid by you for the specific Service giving rise to the claim.

7. User Responsibilities

7.1 Accuracy of Information

You are solely responsible for providing complete, accurate, and updated information for preparation and filing of your Income Tax Return (ITR) or any related submission.

7.2 Review and Confirmation

Once you confirm or approve the tax summary prior to filing, it shall be deemed that you have verified and accepted all details. The Company shall not be liable for any errors, penalties, notices, or demands arising from inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated information provided by you.

7.3 Change in Law

The Company shall not be liable for any demand, penalty, or issue arising from amendments, notifications, circulars, or interpretational changes issued by the CBDT or any other regulatory authority after the Service has been rendered.

8. Post-Filing Support

8.1 Company Error

If an error arises due solely to:

  • Incorrect calculations generated by the platform; or
  • Overlooking information correctly submitted by you,

the Company shall provide reasonable assistance in responding to notices, subject to applicable statutory timelines.

Such assistance shall be limited to:

  • Re-filing or revising returns (where permissible within statutory deadlines);
  • Filing rectification requests; or
  • Submitting clarifications as permitted under applicable law.

8.2 User Error

If errors arise due to omission, misstatement, or incorrect data provided by you, no free support or refund shall be provided.

9. DIY Plans

DIY plans do not include manual review, professional validation, or expert consultation.

Users requiring review or advisory support must purchase an expert-assisted plan separately.

10. Amendments

The Company reserves the right to amend this Policy from time to time.

Any amendment shall apply prospectively and shall not affect purchases completed prior to the effective date of such amendment. The applicable version of the Policy shall be the version in force on the date of your purchase.

11. Contact Information

For refund or cancellation requests, please contact the Company's customer support team through the contact details provided on the official PlanMyTax platform.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

This Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Policy, including any question regarding its existence, validity, or termination, shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Mumbai, India.

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