Income Tax Notice Replies in Pune
Rahul R. Mohite & Co., Chartered Accountants assists individuals and businesses that have received an income tax notice, intimation or demand: reading it, gathering the records and filing a reply on the income tax portal. CA Rahul R. Mohite (ICAI Membership No. 622387) handles each matter himself.
What the work covers
- Intimations after processing of a return, including mismatches with the AIS or Form 26AS
- Notices for a defective return
- Scrutiny assessment notices and replies in faceless assessment proceedings
- Notices about income that may have escaped assessment
- Outstanding demands, rectification requests and refund issues
- Requests for more time to respond, where the facts need it
Who it applies to
- Salaried individuals, professionals and pensioners who received a notice or intimation
- Proprietors, firms, LLPs and companies with notices on their returns
- NRIs with notices on income in India
- Anyone with an outstanding demand shown on the income tax portal
Documents usually needed
- A copy of the notice, intimation or demand, with its reference number
- The return and computation of income filed for the year concerned
- The AIS and Form 26AS for that year
- Bank statements and records supporting the income, deductions or transactions in question
- Earlier replies and correspondence on the same matter, if any
- Access to your account on the income tax portal, arranged by you
Process
| 1 | Read the notice, note the section and the date by which a reply is due |
|---|---|
| 2 | Check that the notice appears on the income tax portal |
| 3 | Collect the records and reconcile them with the return and the AIS |
| 4 | Prepare the reply and supporting documents |
| 5 | File the reply online before the due date, or ask for more time where needed |
| 6 | Track the proceeding until it is closed |
Key provisions
| Time to reply | As stated in the notice; it differs by type of notice |
|---|---|
| Genuineness | Notices issued by the department carry a Document Identification Number (DIN) and appear on the income tax portal |
| Faceless proceedings | Assessments are generally conducted electronically through e-proceedings. Where a variation is proposed, a personal hearing can be requested, and it is held by video conference. |
| Which Act applies | For tax year 2026-27 onwards, notices are issued under the Income-tax Act, 2025. Notices for assessment year 2026-27 and earlier years continue under the Income-tax Act, 1961 (section 536 of the 2025 Act). Section numbers differ between the two Acts. |
The scope of each engagement is agreed in writing after understanding your requirement.
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Questions
How do I know whether an income tax notice is genuine?
Log in to the income tax portal and check the pending actions and e-proceedings sections. A notice issued by the department appears there and carries a Document Identification Number (DIN). The portal’s “Authenticate notice/order issued by ITD” facility can also be used.
What happens if I do not reply in time?
The officer may decide the matter on the information available, which can lead to a demand, interest or penalty. Where more time is needed, a request for adjournment can be made online before the due date.
Does every notice mean my return is under scrutiny?
No. Many communications are intimations after processing, or requests to explain a mismatch with the AIS. A scrutiny notice is a separate type of notice.
Can the reply be filed online?
Yes. Replies to most notices are filed through the e-proceedings section of the income tax portal, with supporting documents attached.
Can you say what the outcome will be?
No. The outcome depends on the facts, the records available and the officer’s assessment. The work is to present the facts and records clearly and on time.
General information only, not professional advice. Provisions are to be read with the Income-tax Act, 2025, or the Income-tax Act, 1961 for earlier years, and other laws in force from time to time. Thresholds and dates may change by notification.