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Expert help on responding to Income Tax notices with S.K. & Associates. Got a notice from the IT department? Errors such as incorrect PAN, TDS issues, or high-value transactions in your ITR — our CAs handle it end-to-end.

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CA assessment of your original return

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Response handled until the issue is resolved

Revision / rectification of ITR if required

In-person visit to the IT Department when needed

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Overview

Respond to Income Tax Notice: Expert CA Help, End-to-End

A tax notice is issued by the Income Tax Department when the Assessing Officer finds any default in your Original or Revised Income Tax Return. It's not always a demand for additional tax — notices are issued under many different sections, each with its own meaning.

Common triggers include incorrect PAN, TDS mismatches, high-value transactions reported in your ITR, or discrepancies between your return and the department's data. What matters is responding correctly, within the deadline, and with the right supporting documents.

At S.K. & Associates, our experienced CAs handle the entire process — from reviewing the notice, assessing your return, drafting the response, and following up with the department until the issue is fully resolved.

Common Triggers

Why Do You Get an Income Tax Notice?

Most notices fall into one of these categories.

Incorrect PAN Details

Mismatch between the PAN in your return and the PAN registered with the department.

TDS Mismatch

TDS claimed in your return doesn't match the TDS reported by your employer or deductor in Form 26AS.

High-Value Transactions

Large cash deposits, property purchases, or foreign transactions flagged under the Annual Information Statement (AIS).

Return Not Filed

Notice issued when the department has income records for you but no corresponding return was filed.

Refund Adjustment (u/s 245)

An outstanding demand from a previous year is set to be adjusted against your current refund.

Income Under-Reported

Discrepancy between declared income and the income reported by third parties (banks, employers, buyers).

Income Tax Notice Plans

Choose Your Response Plan

Three plans tailored to how far you need CA support to go.

Basic Follow-Up Plan

₹1,061

CA Review Of IT Notice
CA Assess Return
CA Respond To Notice
One Time Response

Savings Follow-Up Plan

₹2,949

CA Review Of IT Notice
CA Assess Return
CA Respond To Notice
Respond Till Issue Resolved

In-Person Follow-Up

₹8,259

CA Review Of IT Notice
CA Assess Return
CA Respond To Notice
Respond Till Issue Resolved
In-Person Visit To IT Department

Which plan to choose: If the notice is straightforward and a single response should close it, go with the Basic plan. If you expect follow-ups or the matter is likely to stretch, the Savings plan covers responses until the issue is resolved. For complex cases or where the department has requested a personal appearance, choose the In-Person plan.

What's Included

What is Included in Our Package

Every plan includes the core CA work — the deeper plans go further on follow-through.

IT Notice Assessment

Our CAs review the notice carefully, identify the section under which it was issued, and determine exactly what the department is asking for.

From Notice Review to Response

We don't just assess — we draft and file the complete response with the right annexures and supporting documents.

Revision / Rectification

If your original return needs correction, we revise it — either u/s 139(5) as a revised return or u/s 154 as a rectification request.

Return Processing

We follow up with the Income Tax Department and ensure the return is processed and the notice is closed out.

Visit to IT Department

In certain cases, we also visit the Income Tax Department in person on your behalf — available in the In-Person plan.

Important

What Happens If You Don't Respond

Ignoring a notice doesn't make it go away — it escalates the consequences.

Refund Adjustment u/s 245

If no action is taken within 30 days of receipt of a notice under Section 245, the outstanding demand will be adjusted against your refund.

Penalty & Prosecution

Non-payment of tax demand attracts penalty and prosecution under various provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

Interest @ 1% per Month

Interest at 1% per month or part of the month is charged on the amount of default, until it is paid.

Escalation to Higher Authorities

Unanswered notices can escalate to assessment orders, appeals, or recovery proceedings.

How It Works

Step-by-Step: How We Respond to Your Notice

From the moment you share the notice, here's what happens.

Step 1: Share the Notice

Upload the notice you received, along with your original ITR and any supporting documents (Form 16, Form 26AS, bank statements, etc.).

Step 2: CA Review & Assessment

Our CAs review the notice to identify the section, understand the department's ask, and assess your original return against the department's data.

Step 3: Strategy & Draft Response

We prepare a detailed, section-wise response with supporting annexures — and if required, revise or rectify your return.

Step 4: File Response with IT Department

The response is filed on the Income Tax portal within the deadline. In some cases, a personal visit to the department is also made.

Step 5: Follow-Up Till Resolution

We follow up with the department until the notice is closed, your refund is released (if applicable), or the demand is resolved.

Pitfalls

Common Mistakes While Responding to a Notice

Ignoring the notice assuming it will go away: Notices don't lapse on their own. Under Section 245, no action within 30 days means the demand gets adjusted against your refund.

Responding without verifying Form 26AS / AIS: Most notices are triggered by mismatches. Responding without checking 26AS and AIS creates a fresh set of discrepancies.

Missing the response deadline: Every notice has a fixed response window. Missing it means the department proceeds with their presumption.

Filing a response without the correct section: Each notice is issued under a specific section (139, 143(1), 143(2), 148, 245, etc.). Responding under the wrong section means the reply isn't counted.

Not revising or rectifying the ITR when required: If your return itself was wrong, a response alone won't close the notice — the return must be revised u/s 139(5) or rectified u/s 154.

Handling it alone without CA support: The language and technical requirements of a tax notice response are specific. A poorly drafted reply often leads to escalation, not resolution.

Why Us

Why Choose S.K. & Associates for Tax Notice Response

Experienced CAs, proper process, and follow-through until the issue is closed.

Experienced CAs

Our team of CAs has handled thousands of tax notices across sections — from simple 143(1) intimation to complex scrutiny assessments.

Review, Assess, Respond

Every plan includes the full loop: notice review, return assessment, and a properly drafted response.

Revision & Rectification Support

If your original return was wrong, we revise or rectify it as part of the same engagement — no separate fees.

Follow-Up Till Resolution

Savings and In-Person plans cover responses until the issue is resolved — not just one reply.

In-Person Representation

For cases that need a physical visit to the IT Department, our In-Person plan handles that end-to-end.

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Conclusion

Respond Correctly — Or the Cost Keeps Growing

An Income Tax notice is not a formality — it's a legally-binding communication with a fixed response deadline and specific consequences for missing it. If no action is taken within 30 days of a Section 245 notice, your refund gets adjusted against the demand. Non-payment triggers penalty, prosecution, and interest at 1% per month.

Getting the response right the first time — under the correct section, with the right annexures, and if needed with a revised or rectified return — is what closes the matter. That's exactly what S.K. & Associates's CA-led process delivers. Connect with us today, share your notice, and let us take it from there.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

A tax notice is issued by the Income Tax Department when the Assessing Officer finds any default in the Original or Revised Income Tax Return. A taxpayer can get a notice from the Income Tax Department for many reasons under various sections.

No, every tax notice does not demand additional tax. Notices are issued under different sections, and every section has some different demand — some are informational, some are intimations, and only some involve tax demand.

Yes, responding to a tax notice is necessary in every case. Otherwise, you will have to face the consequences as prescribed under the Act — including refund adjustment, penalty, prosecution, and interest.

If no action is taken by you within 30 days of receipt of the notice under Section 245, the outstanding demand as on that date will be considered for adjustment against your refund.

Non-payment of tax demand attracts penalty and prosecution under various provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961, and interest at 1% per month or part of the month on the amount of default.

LegalRaasta has a team of experienced CAs who will get in touch with you and ensure a proper response to your tax notice. We review the notice, assess your return, draft and file the response, revise or rectify the return if required, and follow up with the IT Department until the issue is resolved.

Every plan includes CA review of the IT notice, assessment of your return, and a properly drafted response. The Savings and In-Person plans cover responses until the issue is resolved. The In-Person plan additionally covers a physical visit to the IT Department if needed.