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Understanding the Seven Key Income Tax Notices

Understanding the Seven Key Income Tax Notices
Section 143(1) to 245: Decoding the 7 income tax notices every taxpayer should know · businesstoday.in

When you file your tax return in India, the government checks it.

They send you one of seven letters.

The first says if your return is okay or if you owe money.

Another letter says your return has mistakes and you need to fix it.

Some letters ask for more documents or want to look closely at your money.

One letter says you didn’t report all your income.

Some letters ask you to pay extra tax or say you will get a refund.

You can reply to these letters online, so you don’t have to go to an office.

It’s important to reply quickly and keep all your records.

This helps avoid big problems later.

Key facts

Notice Types
Section 143(1), 139(9), 142(1), 143(2), 148, 156, 245
Purpose
Inform, demand, adjust refunds, and scrutinize returns
Response Method
e-Proceedings portal on the Income Tax Department e‑filing site
Common Reasons
Tax calculation differences, TDS mismatches, under‑reporting, incomplete disclosures
Rectification Window
Typically 15 days for defective returns; other notices may have specific timelines

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