Got an Income Tax Notice? Don't Panic — Expert CA Representation, Every Step of the Way
The Income Tax Department issues different types of notices for various reasons — Section 139(9) [new-section 263(7)] for defective return, Section 143(1)(a) [new-section 270(1)] for adjustments and demand, Section 143(2) [new-section 270] for scrutiny assessment, Section 148 [new-section 280] for assessment of escaped income (up to 10 years back), Section 131 [new-131] for summons, Section 245 [new-438] for refund adjustment against demand, and various AIS mismatch intimations. Each notice demands a specific response — factual, legal, or procedural — within a strict timeline that typically ranges from 15 to 30 days.
Failure to respond to an income tax notice results in ex-parte assessment — where the IT officer computes income based solely on available information, often resulting in a significantly inflated demand. Incorrect responses — especially to scrutiny notices under Section 143(2) [new-270] or Section 148 [new-280] — can open up additional years for scrutiny and escalate the matter unnecessarily. A well-crafted, factually complete, legally grounded response is the most effective tool to close a notice at the first level itself.
VITTAX's tax professionals handle the complete notice response lifecycle — from analysing the notice and identifying the correct response strategy, preparing a detailed written reply with supporting documentation, filing it on the IT portal, and appearing before the Assessing Officer if required.
Types of Notices We Handle
Pricing
Notice Response
₹2,999–₹7,999 (based on notice type and complexity)
Written reply with documentation
Ideal for: Taxpayers who received a notice and need an expert response drafted
Full Assessment Representation
₹9,999–₹29,999 (based on demand amount)
Scrutiny / reassessment from start to closure
Ideal for: Businesses or individuals facing full scrutiny assessment or reassessment
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did I receive a Section 143(1)(a) [new-269(1)] notice?
This notice is issued when the Income Tax Department's Centralised Processing Centre (CPC) identifies a mismatch between the income/tax reported in your ITR and the data in AIS, Form 26AS, or TDS records. It proposes adjustments to your return and issues a demand or revised refund. VITTAX analyses the adjustment, determines if it is correct or erroneous, and files the appropriate response.
Can I ignore a Section 143(2) [new-269(2)] scrutiny notice?
Absolutely not. Ignoring a Section 143(2) [new-269(2)] notice results in an ex-parte assessment under Section 144 — where the Assessing Officer passes an order based on available information without your response, typically resulting in large additions to income and tax demand. You must respond within the stipulated time with complete documentation.
How far back can the Income Tax Department reassess?
Normally, income tax assessment can be reopened for 3 years prior to the end of the relevant assessment year. If income escaped is above ₹50 lakhs, the period extends to 10 years. For cases involving search or survey, different timelines apply.
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