SECTION 139(9)↗
Defective Return Notice
Review of return defects, missing schedules, incorrect ITR form selection, audit-report issues and incomplete disclosures.
Income Tax Notice Specialists
Expert Income Tax Notice Reply & Resolution
From scrutiny and reassessment to AIS mismatches and outstanding demands, get a clear, evidence-led response prepared around the exact issue and deadline in your notice.
- Issue-specific analysis
- Structured response drafting
- Pan-India online support
25,000+Cases resolved
Since 2010Compliance experience
Pan-IndiaOnline assistance
End-to-endReview to submission
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Do not let the response deadline pass
An incomplete or delayed reply can lead to further proceedings, demand, interest, penalty or refund adjustment depending on the notice.
Coverage
Income Tax Notice Resolution matters we handle
Every response is organised around the issue raised, the facts on record and the documents needed to explain your position clearly.
SECTION 143(1)↗
Intimation or Tax Demand
Analysis of processing differences, tax-credit mismatches, interest, fees, refund reduction and demand raised after ITR processing.
SECTION 143(2)↗
Scrutiny Assessment
Issue-by-issue response support with reconciliations, books, transaction records, explanations and supporting evidence.
SECTION 142(1)↗
Inquiry Before Assessment
Preparation of information, accounts, confirmations, statements and explanations requested during assessment proceedings.
SECTION 148 / 148A↗
Reassessment Proceedings
Review of income-escaping-assessment allegations, information cited, show-cause requirements and response documentation.
AIS • TIS • 26AS↗
Information Mismatch
Reconciliation of reported income, TDS, transactions and tax credits with the filed return and underlying financial records.
We also assist with
Section 245 refund adjustmentHigh-value transactionsCash depositsCapital gainsBusiness turnover mismatchesNon-filing noticesPenalty noticesFaceless assessments
Resolution journey
A disciplined path from issue to resolution
You always know what is being reviewed, which records are required and what the next action is.
Notice triage
We identify the section, assessment year, issue, portal action and filing deadline.
Facts & reconciliation
Your ITR, AIS, TIS, Form 26AS and relevant transaction records are compared.
Reply preparation
A focused response is drafted with explanations, reconciliations and supporting documents.
Submission & follow-up
We assist with online filing, acknowledgement records and the next action, if required.
Why ScrutinyCare
Built for high-stakes compliance, not generic replies
Specialised focus on tax and compliance notices
Issue-specific drafting grounded in your records
Clear document checklists and communication
Support from review through online submission
Deadline-led workflow for time-sensitive matters
Remote assistance across India
Answer the exact issue
The response is organised around what the communication asks—not a generic template.
Make every position traceable
Working papers and records are selected to explain the facts coherently.
Know the next step
You receive practical guidance on documents, filing and possible follow-up.
Document readiness
Build a response the records can support
The final checklist depends on the matter. We request only the records relevant to the issue, period and explanation.
Do not share passwords, OTPs or portal credentials by email or chat. Use only the agreed document-sharing process.
Notice & return records
- Copy of the Income Tax notice
- PAN and assessment year details
- Filed ITR and acknowledgement
- Income computation and schedules
Tax information records
- Form 16 or salary records
- Form 26AS
- Annual Information Statement (AIS)
- Taxpayer Information Summary (TIS)
Issue-specific evidence
- Relevant bank statements
- Books, invoices or GST turnover data
- Capital-gain statements and contracts
- Investment, loan or property documents
Who we support
Professional help for organisations and individuals
Online compliance assistance is available for clients across India.
Salaried taxpayersBusiness ownersProfessionalsNRIsTraders & investorsFirms & LLPsPrivate companiesStartupsProperty sellersRefund issue cases
Need help with Income Tax Notice Resolution?
Share the notice or issue, relevant period and deadline. We will help you understand the matter and organise the next steps.
Frequently asked
Income Tax Notice Resolution FAQs
Clear answers to common questions before beginning a professional review.
What should I do immediately after receiving an Income Tax notice?
Confirm that the notice is visible in your official Income Tax portal account, note the section, assessment year and response deadline, and preserve a copy. Then review the issue and supporting records before filing a response.
Can ScrutinyCare help prepare and submit an online reply?
Yes. We can review the notice, identify the information required, prepare a document checklist, draft the response and assist with online submission and acknowledgement records.
Do you handle Section 143(2) scrutiny notices?
Yes. Support includes reviewing the issues selected for scrutiny, organising evidence, reconciling tax records and preparing a fact-based response for submission.
Can you resolve AIS, TIS or Form 26AS mismatches?
We help compare the information shown in AIS, TIS and Form 26AS with the filed return and underlying records, then prepare an appropriate explanation or correction path.
What documents are usually required for an Income Tax notice reply?
The documents depend on the notice, but commonly include the notice copy, ITR and computation, Form 16, Form 26AS, AIS, TIS, bank statements and transaction-specific evidence.
How quickly should I respond to an Income Tax notice?
Start the review as soon as the notice is received. The response must be filed by the deadline stated in the notice unless an extension is available and formally granted.