Income Tax Notice
Most IT notices are routine. This guide explains every type, what it means, and exactly what to do — with deadlines.
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Routine — No action needed
143(1) with no demand or refund
Action Required
143(1) demand, 139(9), 156, 245
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143(2) scrutiny, 148 reassessment
Automated result after your ITR is processed. Shows tax computed by IT Dept vs what you declared.
What to do
If refund → wait. If no demand → nothing to do. If demand → verify and pay or file rectification.
Deadline
30 days if demand
Your ITR has a technical error — wrong form, missing schedule, or inconsistent data.
What to do
Log in to e-Proceedings portal. File revised return in correct form within 15 days.
Deadline
15 days
IT Dept wants to scrutinize your return in detail. Triggered by AIS mismatch, large deductions, or unexplained transactions.
What to do
Respond through e-Proceedings with all supporting documents. Get professional help.
Deadline
30 days
IT Dept believes income escaped assessment in a previous year. Can be issued up to 3–10 years back.
What to do
File fresh ITR for the year mentioned. Respond with all documents. Get professional help immediately.
Deadline
As specified
Formal demand for tax, interest, or penalty.
What to do
Pay within 30 days to avoid further interest. If you disagree, file appeal or rectification.
Deadline
30 days
IT Dept wants to adjust your refund against an outstanding demand from a previous year.
What to do
If demand is correct — agree. If incorrect — respond within 30 days explaining why.
Deadline
30 days
How to Check if You Have a Notice
Log in to incometax.gov.in with your PAN and password
Go to Services → e-Proceedings
All pending notices and their deadlines are listed here
Also check your registered email — notices are sent there too
How to Avoid Notices
Reconcile AIS before filing
The most common trigger — mismatch between AIS and ITR
File the correct ITR form
ITR-2 for capital gains, not ITR-1
Declare all income
Bank interest, dividends, rental income — all must be declared
Keep documents for 7 years
Rent receipts, investment proofs, bank statements
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