I got an income tax notice — what should I do?

Name: Vijay R Singh & Co.
Address: Office No. 4, Vishal CHSL, D Wing, Sir Mathuradas Vasanji Road, Azad Nagar, Opp. Andheri Gymkhana, Andheri East, Maharashtra, 400069, IN
Telephone: +91 98607 23959

CA Vijay R Singh, FCA
Chartered Accountant · ICAI M.No. 153926 · FRN 136869W

Short answerFirst, don’t panic — most notices are routine. Read which section it’s under: a 143(1) intimation is just the department’s computation, 139(9) means your return is defective, 142(1) asks for information, and 148 is a reassessment. Each has a response window on the e-filing portal — reply on time with the right documents.

Identify the notice

143(1): intimation/computation — check for any demand or refund
139(9): defective return — fix and respond
142(1): request for information/return
148: income escaping assessment (reassessment)

Respond properly

Reply through the e-filing portal within the deadline with the supporting documents. For a 148 or any demand, get a CA involved early. Our tax service handles notices end to end.

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This answer is general information for NRIs, not tax advice. Tax rates, thresholds and forms change with each Finance Act — please confirm the current position for your own facts, or speak to us, before acting.