Sections of the Income-tax Act, 2025 are shown next to the 1961 Act sections.
An income tax notice always has a purpose and a deadline. Identify the notice below to understand what it means, what to keep ready and how we prepare the reply. These pages cover notices under the Income-tax Act, 1961. If your notice names the Income-tax Act, 2025, see notices under the 2025 Act.
Income Tax, across India (faceless)
143(2)Reply to Scrutiny Notice u/s 143(2) and Questionnaire u/s 142(1)Received an income tax scrutiny notice u/s 143(2) or a 142(1) questionnaire? Understand the notice, time limits, documents needed and how we prepare your reply.148AReply to Reassessment Notice u/s 148A and 148Received a show cause notice u/s 148A or a reassessment notice u/s 148? Know the time limits, grounds to object and how we draft your reply and objections.133(6)Reply to Notice u/s 133(6) and AIS / High-Value Transaction MismatchReceived a notice u/s 133(6) or an e-campaign/e-verification message about high-value transactions in AIS? Learn what it means and how to respond correctly.139(9)Reply to Defective Return Notice u/s 139(9)Received a defective return notice u/s 139(9)? Understand common defects, the 15-day time limit and how to correct the return before it is treated as invalid.143(1)(a)Reply to Proposed Adjustment u/s 143(1)(a)CPC has proposed an adjustment u/s 143(1)(a)? Learn why it happens, the 30-day time limit and how to respond to avoid a wrong demand.156Income Tax Demand Notice u/s 156 and Refund Adjustment u/s 245Outstanding income tax demand or refund adjusted against an old demand? Know your options: verify, rectify, seek stay or appeal.270AReply to Penalty Notice u/s 270A and Other PenaltiesReceived a show cause notice for penalty u/s 270A, 271(1)(b), 271AAC or other sections? Understand immunity u/s 270AA and how to defend the penalty.68 to 69DNotices on Cash Deposits and Unexplained Income (Sections 68 to 69D)Notice about cash deposits, unsecured loans or unexplained investments? Learn how additions u/s 68 to 69D work and how to prove source with evidence.
Before you reply
- Note the date of the notice and the response date shown on the e-filing portal.
- Check that the notice has a Document Identification Number (DIN).
- Do not file a reply in a hurry without reconciling the data. An inaccurate reply can create new issues.
Received a notice or an order?
Call us to talk it through. Keep the notice and its response date handy.