IT-143(1) — Intimation — return processed / adjustment made by CPC | IT / TDS | RushTax

Q: What is the deadline to respond?

You have 30 days from the date the notice is issued. The demand becomes final. The amount is recoverable as tax arrear, and the outstanding balance is offset against future refunds under Section 245/§281.

Explanation

Intimation — return processed / adjustment made by CPC

Section: 143(1) / §271 IT Act 2025

Reply required within: 30 days.

Consequence if ignored: The demand becomes final. The amount is recoverable as tax arrear, and the outstanding balance is offset against future refunds under Section 245/§281.

How to reply: Log in to the income-tax portal. Go to e-Proceedings → Outstanding Demand. Either pay the demand, or click 'Disagree' and submit a rectification request (Section 154/§285) explaining the error.

If ignored

The demand becomes final. The amount is recoverable as tax arrear, and the outstanding balance is offset against future refunds under Section 245/§281.

How to respond

Log in to the income-tax portal. Go to e-Proceedings → Outstanding Demand. Either pay the demand, or click 'Disagree' and submit a rectification request (Section 154/§285) explaining the error.

Deadline

You have 30 days from the date of issue to respond. Do not ignore — non-response triggers automatic consequences.

Related terms and sections

143(1)271 CPC intimation outstanding demand rectification Section 154 IT notice