Other Income Tax Notice

Other Income Tax Notice

📬 Received an Income Tax Notice? Here's What You Need to Know (2025 Guide)
Getting an income tax notice can be unsettling, but not all notices mean you’re in trouble. Some are just for verification, correction, or clarification. However, ignoring them or responding incorrectly can result in penalties, interest, or even reassessment.
In this blog, we simplify the various types of Income Tax Notices other than Scrutiny (143(3)), their reasons, timelines, and how our expert CA team can help you respond professionally and resolve them stress-free.

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📌 What Is an Income Tax Notice?
An income tax notice is an official communication from the Income Tax Department regarding issues related to your filed return, non-filing, or mismatched transactions. It could be a simple intimation, a request for documents, or even a warning before reassessment.
✅ Timely response is key — most notices have a strict reply window (7–30 days), and delays can lead to legal consequences.

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📋 Common Types of Income Tax Notices (Excluding Section 143(3))
1. Notice under Section 139(9) – Defective Return
This notice is issued if your ITR is considered defective due to missing details, incorrect form usage, or unsupported declarations.
Example:
•    Filed ITR-1 when you had capital gains
•    Mismatch between income declared and Form 26AS
📌 Timeline to respond: 15 days
✅ We help you file a revised return with corrections and submit a proper response.

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2. Notice under Section 143(1) – Intimation of Processing
This is an intimation, not a scrutiny. It contains the department's summary of your return vs. their computation.
Outcomes could be:
•    Refund confirmed
•    Demand raised (tax shortfall)
•    No discrepancy found
📌 Respond only if there’s a demand or error
✅ If the demand is incorrect, we file a rectification under Section 154.

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3. Notice under Section 142(1) – Inquiry Before Assessment
This is a notice asking for additional information or documents, often before scrutiny or reassessment.
Why it's issued:
•    Missing documents
•    Mismatch in high-value transactions
•    Details sought on foreign assets or crypto
📌 Non-response can lead to Best Judgment Assessment
✅ We draft point-wise responses and upload documents to avoid escalation to scrutiny.

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4. Notice under Section 148 – Income Escaped Assessment
This is a serious notice where the department believes you’ve underreported or not disclosed income in a past year.
Common reasons:
•    Unreported FD interest
•    Foreign income or property not shown
•    Suspicious bank credits or cash deposits
•    Crypto transactions not declared
📌 Valid for 3 to 10 years, depending on the amount
✅ We help you file the ITR under 148, compile evidence, and respond with legal support.

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5. Notice under Section 245 – Adjustment of Refund
If you’re due for a refund, but have past outstanding demands, this notice states that the department will adjust it.
📌 You must agree or disagree within 30 days
✅ If the old demand is invalid, we raise a dispute online with proof.

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6. Notice under Section 131 – Summons for Evidence
This is usually sent in serious cases involving investigation, asking you to appear in person or submit records.
📌 Non-compliance may lead to a penalty or prosecution
✅ We provide representation by CA/legal counsel to handle such cases.

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7. Notice under Section 133(6) – Information Request
Sent when the department seeks details from banks, employers, tenants, or even you during an ongoing inquiry.
📌 Must be replied with supporting documents
✅ We prepare accurate and compliant responses to avoid scrutiny.

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⚠️ Consequences of Ignoring Income Tax Notices
Inaction or Wrong Response    Consequences
Ignoring notice    Penalty up to ₹10,000 & further legal action
Late reply    Interest under Section 234A, 234B, or 234C
Incorrect filing post-notice    Reassessment, audit, or scrutiny under 143(3)
Not paying outstanding demand    Tax recovery, penalty, and seizure in rare cases
✅ Our professional handling ensures zero errors, timely replies, and favorable closure.

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💼 Why Choose Us for Handling Tax Notices?
We help individuals, salaried employees, freelancers, business owners, and NRIs with:
•    ✅ Analyzing the notice and interpreting its real purpose
•    ✅ Drafting and uploading accurate responses on the IT portal
•    ✅ Filing revised returns, rectifications, or appeals
•    ✅ Representing you before tax authorities (if required)
•    ✅ Preventing further scrutiny, penalties, or prosecution
📞 Received an income tax notice? Don’t panic — consult us immediately for a stress-free solution.

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🏁 Final Thoughts
Not all income tax notices mean trouble, but how you respond determines the outcome. With increasing digitization and reporting (via AIS, TDS, GST, crypto, etc.), notices are becoming more frequent even for small mismatches.
✅ Don’t take risks with your financial reputation. Let our expert team handle your tax notice, close it quickly, and keep your record clean.