Income tax & TDS
Income tax notice reply
Got a notice or intimation from the income tax department? We read it, work out what the department is asking and why, and prepare a reply with the right documents. We file it on the e-filing portal before the response date and handle the follow-up.
- A CA reads the notice and explains it to you
- Reply drafted with supporting documents
- Filed online before the response date
- Representation through scrutiny assessments
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Notice reply
₹2,499+ ₹450 GST
2–4 working days
- Intimations, defective return and mismatch notices
- What the notice means for you, explained
- Reconciliation with your AIS and tax credit statement
- Reply or rectification request drafted and filed
- Response to an outstanding demand
- One follow-up reply on the same notice
Scrutiny assessment
₹9,999+ ₹1,800 GST
Through the assessment, until the order
- Review of the scrutiny notice and the issues raised
- Replies to each notice in the assessment
- Documents and written submissions prepared
- Video hearing on the portal, where needed
- Review of the assessment order and next steps
Fees are before 18% GST. Any tax, interest or penalty finally payable is paid at actuals. Reassessment notices, appeals and revised returns are quoted after we read the notice.
Who needs income tax notice reply
- Individuals with an intimation showing a demand or a lower refund
- Anyone told their return is defective
- Taxpayers asked to explain a mismatch between their return and the AIS
- Businesses and individuals selected for scrutiny
- Anyone with an outstanding demand, or a refund adjusted against one
Documents you'll need
The notice
- Copy of the notice or intimation, or portal access so we can read it
- The return it relates to, with its computation
Supporting records
- Form 16, AIS and tax credit statement for the year
- Bank statements for the year
- Proof of the income, deduction or expense in question
- Capital gains statements and property deeds, if relevant
- Earlier replies and orders on the same matter
You upload these from your order page after you pay. Scans or clear phone photos are fine.
How it works
- 1
Send us the notice
Share the notice or your portal access. We note the response date first.
- 2
We explain it
A CA tells you what the department is asking, whether it's right, and what each option means for you.
- 3
Draft the reply
We collect the documents, reconcile the figures and draft a reply or rectification request. You approve it before filing.
- 4
File and follow up
We submit the reply on the portal and track the response. If the department asks for more, we answer that too.
- 5
Order and next steps
When the matter closes, we explain the outcome. If the order goes against you, we discuss rectification or appeal.
Common notices and what they mean
Most income tax communications are routine. An intimation after processing compares your return with the department's figures and may show a demand, a lower refund or no change. A defective return notice says something is missing or inconsistent and gives you a set time to fix it. Mismatch communications ask you to explain income in the AIS that your return doesn't show.
Scrutiny is different: the department selects the return for a detailed assessment and asks for records over several notices. Notices about income that escaped assessment are more serious still and need a careful reply within the time given.
Section numbers under the old and new Act
Notices for FY 2025-26 and earlier years cite the Income-tax Act, 1961: for example section 143(1) for an intimation, 139(9) for a defective return and 143(2) for scrutiny. Notices for tax year 2026-27 onwards cite the Income-tax Act, 2025, which uses new section numbers.
In practice, notices and replies go through the e-filing portal, most assessments are faceless, and hearings, where allowed, are held by video conference. We read each notice under the Act it was issued under.
Don't miss the response date
Every notice gives a date to respond. Missing it can lead to an assessment on what the department already has, a penalty, or the return being treated as invalid. For many notices you can ask for more time on the portal, but it isn't always granted.
Notices arrive on your registered email and the portal, so check both regularly. Send them to us as soon as they come, not on the last day.
Frequently asked questions
I got an intimation with a demand. Do I have to pay?
Not always. Demands often come from a missed TDS credit, a deduction not allowed in processing or a figure entered wrongly. We check the computation. If the department is wrong, we file a rectification request or disagree with the demand on the portal; if it's right, we tell you what to pay.
What is a defective return notice?
It means the department found the return incomplete or inconsistent, for example tax credits claimed without the matching income, or a missing audit report. It must be corrected within the time given, or the return is treated as invalid.
My refund was adjusted against an old demand. Can I object?
Yes. The department is expected to ask for your response before adjusting a refund. If the old demand is wrong or already paid, we respond with proof and ask for it to be corrected.
How long does a scrutiny assessment take?
It runs over several notices and months, and the law sets a time limit for completing it. Our scrutiny fee covers replies through the assessment until the order is passed.
Can you attend a hearing for me?
Yes. Hearings in faceless assessments are held by video conference, and our CA can attend as your authorised representative once you authorise us on the portal.
What if I disagree with the assessment order?
You can file an appeal within the time allowed, and some errors can be fixed by a rectification request instead. Appeals are quoted separately, after we read the order.