Income Tax Notice Handling – Expert Reply & Representation

Professional assistance in responding to Income Tax notices accurately and on time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Businesses That Are Inactive or Non-Operational

Salaried individuals, freelancers, or professionals who receive notices regarding income mismatch, deductions, or tax demand.

Companies, LLPs, or proprietorships selected for scrutiny or assessment by the Income Tax Department.

Taxpayers receiving notices due to differences in reported income, TDS, or high-value transactions.

Individuals or entities who failed to file ITR and received compliance notices.

Cases where tax department raises additional demand for tax, interest, or penalty.

Eligibility Criteria

Valid PAN

Income Tax Notice received (via email or portal)

Access to Income Tax Portal

Relevant financial documents available

Timely response within prescribed deadline

Documents Required

Copy of Income Tax Notice

1.

PAN & Aadhaar

2.

Filed ITR Copy (if applicable)

3.

Form 16 / 16A

4.

Form 26AS / AIS / TIS

5.

Bank Statements

6.

Investment Proofs

7.

Step-by-Step Process

Review and analysis of notice

01

Identification of issue and applicable section

02

Collection of required documents

03

Preparation of proper reply with legal references

04

Online submission on Income Tax Portal

05

Rectification or revised filing (if required)

06

Representation before assessing officer (if required)

07

Follow-up until closure

07

Estimated Timeline 10–15
working days

Government Fees Varies by authorised capital (starts at ₹500)

Penalty & Non-Compliance Risks

Additional tax demand with interest

Penalty for underreporting or misreporting

Late fees and prosecution in serious cases

Bank account attachment in extreme cases

Legal proceedings and scrutiny assessment

Compliance Checklist

01

Do not ignore the notice

02

Check response deadline carefully

03

Verify mismatch with AIS & 26AS

04

Keep proper documentation ready

05

Respond through official portal only

06

Preserve acknowledgment after submission

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Income Tax Notice?

It is an official communication from the Income Tax Department regarding discrepancies, non-compliance, or tax demand.

Usually 7–30 days depending on the type of notice.

Penalty, additional tax demand, or legal action may follow.

Yes, with proper explanation and timely response.

In some scrutiny cases, appearance may be required.

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