There has been a marked increase in the number of income tax notices issued to taxpayers across India in recent months. These communications – on everything from defective returns to demands for additional taxes – have caused anxiety and confusion, especially among individual taxpayers. This article delves deeper into the reasons behind the increase in … Read more
Tech professional Samir (name changed) was shocked to receive a tax demand of about ₹1.98 lakh related to his income tax return (ITR) filed for the assessment year 2024-25. According to the intimation 143(1) sent to him, the tax deducted at source or TDS on his salary reported in his form 26AS is higher than … Read more
The deadline to file an income tax return (ITR) passed on July 31, 2024, following which eligible taxpayers received either a refund or an income tax (I-T) notice intimating them that there was something amiss in their income tax return (ITR). It could be because of a defective I-T return or a pending assessment. Let … Read more
Even after filing your tax returns on time, receiving a notice or intimation from the income tax department can be confusing and unsettling. It’s essential to address these notices promptly and accurately. Start by carefully reading the notice to understand its purpose. Typical issues may include reported income discrepancies, TDS information mismatches, or incomplete details. … Read more
Have you ever received any income tax notice mentioning a defect in your return? This is sufficient to send a chill down the spine of a ‘common man’ or a ‘common woman’. However, anxiety is not going to take you anywhere. First of all, you need to authenticate the notice sent from the department before … Read more