Received an Income Tax Notice?
We read it, tell you plainly what it means, and prepare a timely, well-documented response — before your window closes.
Get Help With My NoticeMost Notices Aren't as Alarming as They Sound — but the Deadline Is Real
An income tax notice can range from a routine automated intimation to a formal scrutiny or reassessment. What matters most in the first few days isn't panic — it's reading the notice correctly, understanding exactly what's being asked, and responding within the window it gives you.
We can't promise a particular outcome — that depends on your own facts and the department's own review — but we can make sure your response is timely, complete, and backed by the right documentation.
Time matters most. Most notices carry a fixed response window — talk to us as soon as you receive one, not after the deadline has started to feel urgent.
- Notice reviewed and explained in plain language
- Documented response drafted against your records
- Filed through the correct channel, before your deadline
- Case status tracked through to resolution
Charges depend on the notice type and complexity — ask us for an exact quote.
Common Notice Types
What the Section Number Actually Means
A quick guide — the notice itself will tell you which section it's issued under.
Section 143(1)
Intimation
An automated comparison of your return against the department's own records. Often just informational, but can show a tax demand or a reduced refund that needs a response.
Section 139(9)
Defective Return
The return you filed has a specific defect — a mismatch, a missing schedule, an inconsistency — that must be corrected within the given window, or the return is treated as if it was never filed.
Section 142(1)
Inquiry Before Assessment
A request for additional information, documents, or even a fresh return, issued before your assessment is completed.
Section 143(2)
Scrutiny Notice
Your return has been picked up for detailed scrutiny. This requires a documented, substantiated response — not just an explanation.
Section 148
Income Escaping Assessment
The department believes some income wasn't disclosed in an earlier year and is reopening that assessment. These carry strict timelines and need a careful, evidence-backed response.
Section 156
Demand Notice
A specific tax amount is stated as payable, with a deadline to pay or respond — ignoring it can lead to recovery proceedings.
This is a general guide to common notice types, not a substitute for reading your actual notice — the specific facts, deadline and required response are unique to what you received.
What Happens Next
Four Steps From Notice to Resolution
Send Us the Notice
Share the notice as soon as you receive it — the response window starts from the date of issue, not the date you read it.
We Read & Explain It
In plain language: what the department is actually asking, what evidence is needed, and your deadline.
We Prepare the Response
Drafted and documented against your actual records, filed through the correct channel — usually the e-filing portal itself.
We Track It Through
We keep an eye on the case status until it's formally closed or resolved, and tell you if anything further is needed.
Don't Let the Deadline Pass While You Figure It Out
Forward us the notice and we'll tell you, plainly, what it means and what we recommend.
Get Help NowWe prepare and file your response — we cannot guarantee the department's decision. See our Disclaimer.