Income Tax Notices: Verification & Response

  • Verify genuine ITD communications via DIN/PAN on the e‑filing portal.
  • Review notice type (e.g., 142(1), 143(2), 133(6)) and outline a tailored response plan.
  • Identify and organize all supporting proofs: Form 16, bank statements, AIS, investment receipts.
  • Prepare precise cover letters, populate e‑Proceedings portal, and ensure timely submission.
  • Track notice status, handle rectification (u/s 154), demand payments, or updated returns (u/s 139(8A)).

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What Is an Income Tax Notice?

An income tax notice is an official communication from the IT Department flagging issues with your filed ITR, such as requests for more information, defect corrections, assessments, or demands for unpaid tax.

Common Notice Types

  • u/s 139(9) Defect Notice: Incomplete or defective return.
  • u/s 142(1): Additional evidence/documents request or instruction to file if missing.
  • u/s 143(1) Intimation: Automated outcome post‑processing (tax due/refund).
  • u/s 143(2) Scrutiny Notice: Detailed examination of your return.
  • u/s 148: Reopening for “escaped” income.
  • u/s 156 Demand Notice: Tax/penalty/government dues.
  • u/s 133(6): Discrepancy between AIS and your ITR.
  • u/s 245: Refund offset against outstanding demands.

How to Authenticate a Notice

  1. Visit the Income Tax e‑Filing portal.
  2. Navigate: Quick Links → Authenticate Notice/Order.
  3. Enter PAN, assessment year, issue date, document type, or use DIN + mobile number.
  4. Validate OTP sent to your mobile.
  5. Result: Confirm authenticity or flag “No record found.”

Responding to Notices

  1. Read Carefully: Note section, reasons, deadlines.
  2. Gather Evidence: Form 16/16A, AIS/Form 26AS, bank statements, investment receipts.
  3. Draft Reply: Clear cover letter addressing each query; annex documents.
  4. E‑File Response: Use e‑Proceedings on the portal, upload reply and attachments.
  5. Pay or Rectify: Settle demands or file rectification (u/s 154) or updated return (u/s 139(8A)).

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  • Specialized Notice Expertise: Tailored strategies for every notice type.
  • Precision Documentation: End‑to‑end support in sourcing and organizing proofs.
  • Seamless e‑Filing: Portal navigation, digital signature, deadline management.
  • Penalty Avoidance: Timely, compliant replies to minimize fines and legal escalations.

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