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Seven Income Tax Notices After Filing ITR
When you file your Income Tax Return, the government may still send you letters.
The first one tells you if your return was accepted or if you owe money.
If you made a mistake, you get a notice to fix it.
Sometimes they ask for more papers or want to check your big transactions.
They might also say you owe more tax or that you should pay a refund against a past debt.
You can reply online through the e‑filing portal.
It’s all about making sure the numbers match what the government has on record.
Seven common notices issued after ITR filing, each with a specific purpose.
Section 143(1) intimation confirms acceptance, refund, or additional tax.
Section 139(9) defective return requires correction within 15 days.
Sections 142(1), 143(2), 148, 156, and 245 cover inquiries, scrutiny, income escape, demand, and refund adjustment.
Taxpayers can respond via the e‑Proceedings facility on the e‑filing portal.
- Who
- Taxpayers filing Income Tax Returns in India
- What
- Receiving various notices from the Income Tax Department after ITR filing
- Where
- Income Tax Department, Central Processing Centre, and e-filing portal
- When
- Immediately after the return is processed or within 15 days for defective returns
- Why
- To clarify discrepancies, demand additional tax, request documents, or adjust refunds
Key facts
- Notice 1
- Section 143(1) Intimation
- Notice 2
- Section 139(9) Defective return
- Notice 3
- Section 142(1) Inquiry before assessment
- Notice 4
- Section 143(2) Scrutiny notice
- Notice 5
- Section 148 Income escaping assessment
- Notice 6
- Section 156 Demand notice
- Notice 7
- Section 245 Refund adjustment notice
Sources
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