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Receiving an Income Tax Notice can be stressful, but most notices are just clarifications, updates, or corrections required by the Income Tax Department. Pathak Associates helps you analyze, respond, and resolve these notices efficiently, ensuring full compliance and peace of mind.

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Why Do You Receive an Income Tax Notice?

You can get an income Tax Notice for various reasons, such as :

  • Mismatch in Income & Tax Data
  • Failure to File ITR on Time
  • High-Value Transactions Without Reporting
  • Discrepancy Between Form 16 & Tax Returns
  • Non-Disclosure of Foreign Income
  • Claiming Excess Deductions
  • Not Linking PAN with Aadhaar
  • Frequent Cash Deposits of High Value
  • Underreporting of Business Income
  • Incorrect Tax Calculations & Filing Errors
  • Receiving Large Foreign Remittances
  • Not Declaring Income from Investments (Stocks, FDs, Crypto, etc.)
  • Tax Avoidance & Non-Payment of Advance Tax
  • Random Scrutiny by the IT Department
  • Property Transactions Exceeding Tax Limits

Types of Income Tax Notices

The Income Tax Department issues different types of notices, depending on the reason and severity of the case.

Notices for Information & Clarification

Intimation Notice

Sent for tax calculation mismatches, excess deductions, or refunds. Requires taxpayer confirmation.

Inquiry Before Assessment

Issued when the IT Department needs additional documents or clarification on your ITR.

Defective Return Notice

Sent when your ITR is incomplete or has errors, requiring correction and resubmission.

Scrutiny & Investigation Notices

Scrutiny Notice

Issued when your return is randomly selected for a detailed assessment.

Reassessment Notice

Sent when the IT Department believes that some income was not reported correctly.

Notice for Investigation

Issued when there is suspicion of tax evasion or hidden income sources.

Demand & Penalty Notices

Demand Notice

Issued when you owe additional tax, including penalties or interest.

Penalty for Non-Compliance

Sent when a taxpayer fails to respond or violates tax provisions.

Tax Refund Adjustment Notice

Notifies taxpayers that their refund is adjusted against outstanding dues.

How to Appeal an Income Tax Notice?

Facing an Income Tax Notice? Here's how you can appeal and resolve it efficiently with Pathak Associates.

    Step 1: Understand the Notice & Deadline

    Identify the reason and urgency of the notice before responding.

    Step 2: Gather & Verify Documents

    Collect all necessary financial records, tax returns, and supporting documents.

    Step 3: Draft a Legally Compliant Response

    Submit a well-documented reply with professional assistance to avoid rejection.

    Step 4: File the Response Online

    Use the Income Tax e-Filing portal to submit your response securely.

    Step 5: Follow Up & Get Closure

    If required, attend hearings or communicate with tax officers for resolution.

Need Help with an Income Tax Notice?

🚀 Pathak Associates ensures timely, professional, and stress-free resolution of all IT notices. Contact us today!

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