Income Tax Notice Reply
Got a notice from the Income Tax Department? Expert analysis and a legally sound reply — filed before your deadline.
- Decode Before You Reply
- Deadline Safety
- Evidence-Backed Replies
What is Income Tax Notice Reply?
An income tax notice is not a penalty — it is a question that must be answered correctly and on time. Whether it is a defective-return notice u/s 139(9), an adjustment intimation u/s 143(1), scrutiny u/s 143(2)/142(1), reassessment u/s 148, or a refund set-off u/s 245, the wrong (or late) response converts a routine query into demands, penalties and prosecution risk.
Taxwapsi’s tax experts decode exactly what the department is asking, reconstruct the underlying data (26AS, AIS/TIS, bank statements, broker statements), draft a point-wise legal reply with evidence, and file it through the e-proceedings portal within the deadline — with follow-through until the matter is closed.
Most notices we see arise from mismatches (TDS, AIS transactions, unreported interest or capital gains) and resolve fully with a well-documented response. Where tax is genuinely payable, we compute the correct liability and minimise interest and penalty exposure legally.
Expert Pro Tip
Never ignore even an “informational” AIS/e-campaign communication — responding on the compliance portal early often prevents the formal 148 reassessment notice that follows silence.
Choose Your Package
Transparent pricing — professional fee shown, government fees extra where noted.
Starter
Single notice — analysis + one reply.
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Get StartedWhat you'll get
- Notice decoding & exposure assessment
- 26AS/AIS reconciliation
- Reply drafting with evidence
- E-proceedings filing
- Acknowledgement & guidance
Standard
Notice + follow-up queries till closure.
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Get StartedWhat you'll get
- Everything in Starter
- All follow-up query responses
- Rectification (154) filing if needed
- Revised return filing if warranted
- Matter tracking till closure order
Pro
Scrutiny/reassessment — full representation.
All Inclusive
Get StartedWhat you'll get
- Everything in Standard
- 143(2)/148 full assessment handling
- Detailed written submissions
- Video-conference hearing representation
- Penalty proceedings defence
- Appeal advisory (CIT-A) if adverse
* Timelines depend on government processing. T&C apply.
Benefits of Income Tax Notice Reply
Decode Before You Reply
We tell you exactly what the notice means, what triggered it and your real exposure — in plain language.
Deadline Safety
Statutory windows (often 15–30 days) tracked and met — late responses create best-judgment assessments u/s 144.
Evidence-Backed Replies
Point-wise responses with reconciliations and annexures — the format assessing officers act on.
Minimise Demands
Correct legal positions on exemptions, deductions and capital gains routinely cut or eliminate proposed additions.
End-to-End Handling
From first reply through follow-up queries to closure order — one team owns your matter.
Penalty Protection
Timely, accurate compliance is the strongest defence against penalty u/s 270A and prosecution provisions.
How It Works — Step by Step
- 1
Notice AnalysisDay 1
Section, issue, deadline and exposure assessed; we explain it to you in plain words with a strategy.
- 2
Data ReconstructionDay 2–3
26AS, AIS/TIS, bank/broker statements and your return reconciled to locate the exact mismatch.
- 3
Reply DraftingDay 4–5
Point-wise legal response with computations, reconciliations and documentary evidence.
- 4
E-Proceedings FilingDay 6
Reply submitted on the income-tax portal within the statutory deadline; acknowledgement shared.
- 5
Follow-Through to Closure
Further queries answered; we track the matter until the order/closure and advise on any next steps (rectification, appeal).
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Documents Required
Prepare your documents in the order below — start with Document 1 and move down the list.
Notice & Return Documents
- 1
Copy of the NoticeRequired
The notice/intimation received (PDF or portal screenshot).
- 2
Filed ITR & ComputationRequired
The return for the assessment year in question.
- 3
Income Tax Portal AccessRequired
Login credentials or DSC/OTP cooperation for e-proceedings filing.
Supporting Financial Documents
- 4
Form 26AS & AIS/TISRequired
We can download these with portal access.
- 5
Bank StatementsRequired
For the relevant financial year(s).
- 6
Investment / Broker StatementsIf applicable
Capital gains statements, FD interest certificates as relevant to the issue.
- 7
Salary/Business DocumentsIf applicable
Form 16, books extracts or invoices where the issue relates to these incomes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a notice u/s 143(1) mean?
It is an intimation after automated processing — either no change, a refund, or an adjustment/demand from apparent mismatches. If you disagree with an adjustment, a rectification (154) or revised response must be filed; if tax is due and correct, pay within 30 days to stop interest.
What is a defective return notice u/s 139(9)?
Your return has a defect (missing schedules, mismatched regimes, unpaid self-assessment tax, etc.). You must correct and respond within 15 days, else the return is treated as invalid — as if never filed, with all late-filing consequences.
What is scrutiny u/s 143(2)?
Your return is selected for detailed examination (limited or complete). Notices u/s 142(1) then call for documents. Faceless assessment means everything happens through written submissions — which is exactly why professional drafting matters.
What is a Section 148 notice?
Reassessment — the department believes income escaped assessment, often from AIS/SFT data (property purchases, large deposits, securities transactions). Procedure u/s 148A gives you a chance to respond before reopening; strong replies at that stage can stop reassessment entirely.
What is a Section 245 intimation?
The department proposes adjusting your refund against an old outstanding demand. You must respond within the stated window agreeing or disagreeing (with reasons) — old demands are often incorrect or already paid, and we contest them with evidence.
How many days do I get to respond?
Commonly 15 days (139(9)), 30 days (245, many 142(1) requisitions) or as stated in the notice. Adjournments can be sought on the portal, but never assume one — we work to the printed deadline.
What happens if I ignore the notice?
Best-judgment assessment u/s 144 (the AO decides your income unilaterally), penalties u/s 270A/272A, prosecution in serious cases, invalid returns, or refunds adjusted without your input. Silence is the most expensive response.
Do I need to appear anywhere in person?
No — assessments are faceless and conducted entirely through the e-proceedings portal. Everything is written submissions, which our experts prepare and file for you.
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