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INCOME TAX · FILING AND COMPLIANCE

Received an Income Tax Notice? A Calm, Practical Response Guide

Authenticate the communication, identify the issue and deadline, gather evidence and respond through the right portal service.

By Vyapar Setu Online | Filing and compliance · 26 October 2026

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Income Tax learning series · Filing and compliance · Article 20 of 27

An income-tax message does not always mean you have done something wrong. First establish what it is asking for. A processing intimation, a defect and a scrutiny notice need different responses.

Year guide: Numerical limits, examples and familiar section numbers in this article refer to FY 2025–26 / AY 2026–27 under the Income-tax Act, 1961, unless stated otherwise. Income from 1 April 2026 belongs to Tax Year 2026–27 under the Income-tax Act, 2025, with corresponding provisions and numbering. Check the year before applying a rule. Official transition guidance.

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