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Tax Notice Help
Notice under §143(1), §142(1), §148, reassessment, faceless assessment, TDS demand — get a CA who reads notices for a living.
The common problem
A tax notice never arrives at a good time. The section numbers blur together — 143(1), 143(2), 142(1), 148, 245, 154 — but the consequences are very different. Some are routine intimations; others open up your past 7 years. Replying on the portal in the right form, within the deadline, with the right schedule of evidence is the difference between a refund and a demand.
How Pro Firmo helps
- Intimation u/s 143(1) — adjustments and refund release.
- Scrutiny notice u/s 143(2) / 142(1) — drafting submissions, evidence, appearance.
- Reassessment notice u/s 148 — challenging jurisdiction and merits.
- Faceless-assessment representation including video hearings.
- TDS demand / mismatch resolution.
- Appeals — CIT(A), ITAT, High Court.
Documents you'll need
- The notice (download the PDF from the income-tax portal)
- ITR for the assessment year in question
- AIS / TIS / 26AS for that year
- Bank statements and supporting evidence for income / deductions claimed
- Investment proofs, capital-gains workings
- Any prior correspondence with the income-tax department
Expected consultation process
- 1AI parses the notice — section, AY, deadline, demand.
- 2Match to a CA with tax-litigation experience.
- 3Reply prepared within deadline; submissions uploaded.
- 4Video hearing handled by your CA.
- 5If adverse, appeal filed within 30 days.
FAQs
- Is a 143(1) intimation a notice?
- It's an order, technically. Mostly routine — adjustments / refund. If it shows extra demand, respond on the portal.
- How long do I have to reply to a 148 notice?
- 30 days from receipt to file the return; then respond to the §143(2) follow-up within the deadline given. Don't miss it.
- Can I get an extension?
- You can request adjournment in faceless assessment. Granted reasonably but not indefinitely.
- Is faceless better or worse for the taxpayer?
- Generally better — uniform standards and a documented record. The downside is the lack of in-person rapport; pre-decision rights are limited.