INCOME TAX NOTICE RESPONSE
Income Tax Notice: Check & Authenticate ITR Notices Online
Even after filing your Income Tax Return (ITR) on time, you may receive notices from the Income Tax Department (ITD). Though concerning, some notices request additional information or clarifications requiring prompt response, while others are for information only. Verify the authenticity of any notice carefully to ensure compliance and avoid penalties.
What is an Income Tax Notice?
An income tax notice is an official letter from the IT Department informing about issues or queries related to returns or payments, such as missing info, discrepancies, assessments, or document requests. Timely responses resolve matters with tax authorities.
Types of Income Tax Notices
- Notice under Section 142(1): Requests additional info or asks filing if not done.
- Notice under Section 139(9): Filed return found defective or incomplete.
- Notice under Section 148: Income escaped assessment or return not filed.
- Notice under Section 156: Demand for tax, penalty, or dues.
- Intimation under Section 143(1): Computerised intimation after return processing.
- Notice under Section 143(2): Return selected for detailed scrutiny.
- Notice under Section 131: Suspected concealment of income.
- Notice under Section 245: Adjustment of refunds against tax demands.
Each notice has a specific purpose and requires timely response to avoid penalties. Numelix helps you handle income tax notices efficiently by verifying notices and preparing responses. Get expert support to stay compliant and avoid penalties.
