Tax Notice Reply
Type of Notices
Income tax notices inform taxpayers of issues like discrepancies, non-filing, scrutiny, refunds, or demands, ensuring compliance with tax regulations.
Notice u/s 131 – For Inquiry or Investigation
issued if the Assessing Officer suspects that a taxpayer is hiding their income. You can be asked to provide documentation to back up your reported income or be called in person.
Notice under Section 143(2) – Scrutiny Assessment under Section 143(3)
This notice requires you to submit documentation and explanations if your return is selected for a thorough review. issued no later than six months following the conclusion of the applicable assessment year.
Notice under Section 139(9) – Defective Return
If your filed ITR is incomplete or contains errors (such as missing details or improper form selection), this notice allows you to correct and resubmit it.
Notice under Section 142(1) – Preliminary Information Request
Sent when additional paperwork or clarifications are required by the tax department before a complete assessment is started. usually occurs after discrepancies in your AIS/TIS or ITR.
Intimation under Section 143(1)
Automatically generated notification upon processing of the return. It represents little discrepancies (such as tax computation or TDS variance) and could lead to a refund, more tax due, or no change.
Notice u/s 148- For Assessment or Reassessment
Section 147 of the Income Tax Act of 1961 authorizes the Income Tax Department to review an individual's previously submitted income tax returns. By sending a notice under Section 148 for Income Escaping Assessment, the Assessing Officer may select your income tax return for reassessment based on certain predefined factors.
