I have received a notice from the income tax department under section 143(1)(a). What should I do?

Intimation u/s 143(1) is a preliminary check whether the calculations as per ITR match with the calculations as per tax department. If there is any mismatch in the data, arithmetical error or incorrect claim in the ITR filed, the department issues a notice for adjustment u/s 143(1)(a). The taxpayer needs to respond to this notice within 30 days from the date of issue of notice. If you 'Agree' to the notice, file a Revised Return u/s 139(5). If you 'Disagree' to the notice, submit a response.

I have received a notice from the income tax department under section 139(9). What should I do?

When there is an error, mistake, discrepancy or missing information in the ITR filed, the income tax department issues notice of Defective Return u/s 139(9). The taxpayer needs to respond to this notice within 15 days from the date of issue of notice. If you 'Agree' to the notice, file a Revised Return in response to 139(9). If you 'Disagree' to the notice, submit a response.

How do I file a Revised Return in response to the notice issued by the income tax department?

(a) To file Revised Return for notice u/s 143(1)(a)

What happens if I don't respond to my income tax notice?

• There is no way to reply after the time limit is over. The link for e-proceedings on income tax e-filing portal gets closed.
• The income tax department will process the return after making an adjustment of the demand raised with the TDS credit available. They may also issue another notice to pay the outstanding demand.
• The assessee can submit a Condonation Request on the income tax portal to borrow time for filing Revised Return or submitting a response. They need to provide a valid reason for the delay.