How do I challenge a notice from the Income Tax department in Faridabad?

"Receiving an IT notice can be stressful, but most are routine 'Scrutiny' or 'Mismatch' notices. If you are in Faridabad, responding correctly within the digital portal is the key to avoiding heavy penalties and tax demands."

💡Easy Answer

Income Tax notices are now mostly issued under the 'Faceless Assessment' scheme. Common notices include Section 143(1) for arithmetic errors or Section 148 for 'Income Escaping Assessment.' In Faridabad, you should log into the 'e-Filing' portal and check the 'Pending Actions' tab. You have the right to agree with the notice and pay the tax, or disagree and provide an explanation. If the mismatch is due to a TDS error by your employer or a bank, you will need to get them to correct their 'Form 24Q' or '26Q' so that your 'Form 26AS' matches your return.

🚀 What you should do

1. 1Identify the 'Section' mentioned in the notice; a notice under Section 139(9) means your return is 'Defective' and can be fixed without a penalty.
2. 2Download your 'Annual Information Statement' (AIS) and 'Form 26AS' to see exactly which transaction triggered the flag (e.g., a high-value cash deposit).
3. 3Compare the data in the notice with your bank statements, investment receipts, and salary slips for the relevant Assessment Year.
4. 4Draft a point-by-point response; if you disagree with the demand, upload digital copies of the supporting evidence (bills, receipts, bank entries).
5. 5If the notice involves complex 'Scrutiny,' engage a Chartered Accountant (CA) in Faridabad to represent you through the digital 'e-Proceeding' facility.
6. 6Ensure you hit 'Submit' before the deadline; failing to respond can lead to an 'Ex-Parte' assessment where the officer decides the tax based on available info.