How long do I have to respond to an income tax notice?

It depends on the section — commonly 15 or 30 days from the date of the notice. The exact window is stated on the notice itself.

What happens if I ignore an income tax notice?

The proposed adjustment or demand is confirmed, interest and penalty accrue, refunds get adjusted, and the case can escalate to reassessment.

Is a 143(1) intimation a problem?

Not always — many are simply confirmations. It matters when it shows a demand or an adjustment you disagree with.

Can a CA respond to the notice on my behalf?

Yes. A Chartered Accountant can draft and file the response on the portal with your authorisation.

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Got an income tax notice? Most notices are routine and fixable — but they carry hard deadlines, and ignoring one turns a small mismatch into a demand with interest and penalty. The first step is identifying which section it was issued under.

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The notices we see most often

Section 143(1) intimation

An automated comparison of your return with department records. Often just an adjustment — but a demand here must be responded to within 30 days.

Section 143(1)(a) mismatch

Proposed adjustment for a discrepancy. You either agree and revise, or disagree with a documented response.

Section 139(9) defective return

Something is missing or inconsistent. Unrectified, your return is treated as never filed.

Section 133(6) / e-campaign

Information request about a specific transaction found in AIS or SFT data.

Section 148 reassessment

The department believes income escaped assessment. This one needs professional handling immediately.

Section 245 refund adjustment

Your refund is being set off against an old demand — often one you can dispute.

What to do the day you receive a notice

01
Note the section and deadline
Every notice states the section and the response window. The deadline is the part that actually matters.
02
Verify it is genuine
Check the DIN on the income tax portal. Fake notices and payment demands do circulate.
03
Pull your records
The filed return, AIS, 26AS, bank statements and the documents behind the flagged transaction.
04
Respond on the portal
Responses are filed electronically with supporting attachments — not by email or letter.

Why professional help pays for itself here

Wrongly agreeing to an adjustment can cost far more than the consultation fee
A well-documented disagreement often closes the matter at the first response
Missed deadlines convert a proposal into a confirmed demand with interest
Repeated wrong responses escalate to scrutiny assessment

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