Income tax notice reply
We check your notice is real, tell you what it asks for, and reply on the e-filing portal for you. Plans from ₹799 plus GST.
Got an income tax notice? Do three things first. Check it is genuine by entering its DIN on the e-filing portal. Find the section number printed on it, because that tells you what the department wants. Then reply by the date on the notice, on the portal. We can do all three for you, from ₹799 plus GST.
First, check the notice is real
Every genuine notice, order or letter from the Income Tax Department carries a DIN, a Document Identification Number.
You can check the DIN on the e-filing portal without logging in. Open Authenticate notice/order issued by ITD on the e-filing portal, enter the DIN, and verify with an OTP sent to your mobile. The mobile number does not have to be the one registered on the portal.
If a communication has no DIN, the department's own guidance says it is treated as invalid and you do not need to respond to it.
Do not click links or share OTPs from an email or SMS you have not checked this way.
Which notice did you get?
Look for the section number at the top of the notice. This table tells you what it means, how long you have, and which of our plans covers it.
If your notice is not in this table, send it to us anyway. We handle all income tax notices.
Got a GST notice instead? That is a different law and a different portal. See our GST notice reply service.
Income tax notice reply fees
One price per type of notice, fixed before we start. Prices are plus GST.
What every plan includes
- Checking the notice is genuine
- Reading the notice and your return, and telling you in plain words what it asks
- Drafting the reply and showing it to you before it goes
- Submitting the reply on the e-filing portal and sending you the acknowledgement
Not included in any plan
- Any tax, interest or penalty the department finally asks you to pay
- The government fee for an appeal. For an appeal to the Commissioner (Appeals) it is ₹250, ₹500 or ₹1,000, depending on the income the officer assessed
If one notice covers two plans, we tell you before we start which plan applies.
Did we file your return? Then we reply to Simple and Correction notices on that return at no extra charge. Information notices, scrutiny, reassessment and appeals are charged at the prices above.
How long it takes
The time starts when we have your notice and the documents we ask for. If your reply is due sooner than this, tell us first. We will say before you pay whether we can meet the date.
How we handle your notice
Send us the notice.
A PDF or a clear screenshot is enough. Use the contact form, email or phone.
We check and read it.
We authenticate the DIN, read the notice against your return, and tell you which plan applies and the fixed price.
You give us access the safe way.
On the e-filing portal you can add us as your Authorised Representative for the notice. You do not have to share your password.
We draft the reply.
We explain what we will say and which documents we will attach. A chartered accountant checks every reply before it is submitted. Nothing is submitted until you agree.
We submit and track it.
We file the reply on the portal, send you the acknowledgement, and follow the notice until the department closes it or sends its next step.
Our team includes a chartered accountant and an advocate.
Which law do the section numbers come from?
A new law, the Income-tax Act, 2025, took effect on 1 April 2026. The old 1961 Act still applies to notices, assessments, reassessments, rectifications, penalties and appeals for any tax year that began before 1 April 2026, even when the notice is issued after that date.
So a notice about your return for FY 2025-26 or earlier uses the familiar section numbers, like 143(1), 139(9) and 148. This page uses those numbers. Notices about tax year 2026-27 onward will use the new Act's numbering.
Notices for salaried people and for not filing
Salaried people get the same notices as everyone else. If a figure in your return does not match the data the department holds, you may get a 143(1)(a) proposed adjustment. That is covered by our Simple notice plan at ₹799.
If a notice asks why you did not file a return, check first whether you had to file. Our ITR filing page explains who must file. For AY 2026-27, a belated return can be filed until 31 December 2026, or before the assessment is completed if that is earlier.
Last reviewed: 27 September 2026
FilingSetu is the brand of ANR Consultancy, a partnership firm.
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This page explains the law as it stands on the review date. It is not advice on your specific case.
Income tax notice questions
What should I do first when I get an income tax notice?
Check it is genuine by entering its DIN on the e-filing portal. Then read the section number and the date by which you must reply. Reply on the portal before that date.
How do I check if an income tax notice is real?
Use "Authenticate notice/order issued by ITD" on the e-filing portal. You need the DIN printed on the notice and a mobile number for an OTP. No login is needed.
How many days do I have to reply to an income tax notice?
It depends on the notice. A 143(1)(a) proposed adjustment gives 30 days from the date of issue, and a 139(9) defective return notice gives 15 days from receipt or the time stated in it. For other notices, the date is printed on the notice.
Can I reply to an income tax notice online?
Yes. Log in to the e-filing portal and go to Pending Actions, then e-Proceedings. Tax demands have their own screen, Response to Outstanding Demand.
What happens if I ignore a 139(9) defective return notice?
The department's guidance says the return may be treated as invalid. That can bring penalties and interest, and limit your right to carry forward losses.
Can a CA or advocate reply to my notice for me?
Yes. The portal lets you add an Authorised Representative who can respond to your notices. You do not need to share your password.
How do I reply to a high-value transaction notice?
Read which transaction it names, such as large credit card spending or a large deposit, and explain its source with documents. It is covered by our Information notice plan at ₹3,499 plus GST.
Can I get a hearing by video call?
Only if the Assessing Officer has marked the notice as open for a video conference request. You can also ask for an adjournment on the portal.
How long does a notice reply take?
For a simple or correction notice, the draft reply is ready within 4 working days of us getting the notice and the documents we ask for. An information notice takes up to 7 working days. For scrutiny, reassessment and appeals, the timeline is agreed in the fixed quote.
Is my reply checked by a CA?
Yes. A chartered accountant checks every reply before it is submitted on the portal. Nothing is submitted until you agree to it.
Is the notice reply free if FilingSetu filed my return?
Yes, for Simple and Correction notices on a return we filed. Information notices, scrutiny, reassessment and appeals are charged at our normal prices.
How much does an income tax notice reply cost?
Our plans start at ₹799 plus GST for a simple notice. Scrutiny and reassessment start at ₹19,999 plus GST, and appeals at ₹23,999 plus GST, with a fixed quote after we read the notice.
What is the fee for an income tax appeal to the Commissioner (Appeals)?
The government fee is ₹250 if the assessed income is ₹1 lakh or less, ₹500 if it is over ₹1 lakh up to ₹2 lakh, and ₹1,000 if it is over ₹2 lakh. The appeal is filed in Form 35 within 30 days of receiving the order or demand.
Does a salaried person need a CA for a 143(1) notice?
Not always. If you agree with the adjustment you can accept it on the portal yourself. If you disagree, or the figures are unclear, it helps to have someone check your return against the department's data first.
Income tax notice aaya hai, pehle kya karein?
Pehle notice ka DIN e-filing portal par check karein, login ki zaroorat nahi hai. Phir section number aur reply ki last date dekhein, aur portal par e-Proceedings mein reply karein.
143(1)(a) notice ka reply kitne din mein dena hota hai?
Notice issue hone ki date se 30 din mein. Aap adjustment maan sakte hain, reason dekar mana kar sakte hain, ya revised return file kar sakte hain.
Kya aap mere liye notice ka reply kar sakte hain?
Haan. Simple notice ₹799 plus GST se shuru hota hai. Scrutiny aur appeal ke liye notice padhkar fixed quote dete hain.
Received an income tax notice?
Send us your notice. We tell you the plan and fixed price before you pay.