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Income-AIS mismatch
Reported income not matching Form 26AS or the Annual Information Statement.
Income Tax
Income Tax Notice Reply
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Overview
What is an income tax notice?
A formal communication from the Income Tax Department flagging a discrepancy, requesting information, or proposing action — each notice type carries its own reply deadline and section.
Why notices are issued
Common reasons for income tax notices
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High-value transactions
Large deposits, investments or spends not reflected in the filed return.
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Defective or incomplete return
Missing schedules or inconsistent figures in the ITR itself.
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Random scrutiny
Routine departmental review, not tied to any specific error.
Types
Types of income tax notices
Section 143(1)Intimation notice
Automated comparison of your return against department records, often flagging a demand or refund adjustment.
Section 139(9)Defective return notice
Flags a return as defective — incomplete or inconsistent — requiring correction within the given window.
Section 148Income escaping assessment
Reopens an assessment where income is believed to have escaped taxation in a prior year.
Section 143(2)Scrutiny notice
Selects the return for detailed scrutiny assessment.
Who it's for
Who needs notice reply support?
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Anyone who's received a notice
Every notice type has a strict, often non-extendable deadline.
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Taxpayers unsure how to respond
A poorly drafted reply can escalate a minor query into a demand or reassessment.
Documents required
Documents required for notice reply
- ✓Copy of the noticeThe exact notice received, with the reference/DIN number.
- ✓Filed ITR & computationThe return in question and its supporting computation.
- ✓Supporting evidenceBank statements, invoices or proofs supporting your position on the flagged issue.
- ✓Form 26AS / AISTo reconcile against the department's records.
How it works
Income tax notice reply process
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Diagnose the notice
Day 1We review the notice and identify the exact issue and deadline.
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Draft the reply
Day 2–7We prepare a documented reply with supporting evidence.
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Filed on time
Before deadline · DoneReply is submitted on the income tax portal before the response window closes.
Avoid these
Common mistakes to avoid
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Missing the deadline
Most notice deadlines aren't extendable — missing one can trigger an ex-parte order.
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Ignoring the notice
Non-response is often treated as an admission, and can escalate to a best-judgment assessment.
Pricing
Income tax notice reply fees
One transparent professional fee, confirmed after reviewing your notice.
- Covers diagnosis, drafting and filing the reply.
Why us
Why choose FilingSetu?
Real accountants, fixed fees, and a person who knows your file.
Real chartered accountants
Every engagement is prepared and reviewed by an ICAI-registered CA.
One fixed fee, in writing
The fee you see is what you pay.
A named manager
One point of contact who knows your file end to end.
Handled end to end
From review to filing, we manage every step.
FAQ
Income Tax Notice Reply, answered.
What happens if I miss the notice deadline?
The department can proceed with a best-judgment or ex-parte assessment based only on its own information, which usually works against you.
Can a notice be resolved without visiting the tax office?
Most notices, including scrutiny, can be responded to entirely online through the income tax portal's faceless assessment process.
Received an income tax notice?
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