Q1: What is income tax demand?
A1: Income tax demand refers to the amount of tax liability determined by the tax authorities that an individual or entity needs to pay to the government. It is the outstanding tax amount assessed by the tax department after considering the income, deductions, exemptions, and other relevant factors.
Q2: How is income tax demand determined?
A2: The tax department determines income tax demand by conducting an assessment of the taxpayer’s income, deductions, and other relevant information. The calculation of income tax demand is based on the applicable tax rates and provisions as per the Income Tax Act of 1961.
Q3: What is the procedure for receiving an income tax demand notice?
A3: When the tax department determines that there is an outstanding tax liability, they issue an income tax demand notice to the taxpayer. The notice contains details of the tax amount owed, the assessment year, the reasons for the demand, and the deadline for payment. The taxpayer must respond to the notice within the specified time.
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Q4: Can I dispute an income tax demand?
A4: Yes, you can dispute an income tax demand if you believe it is incorrect or if you have valid reasons to challenge it. In such cases, you can file an appeal with the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) or the appropriate appellate authority within the specified time limit mentioned in the demand notice.
Q5: What happens if I don’t pay the income tax demand?
A5: If you fail to pay the income tax demand within the specified time, the tax department may take legal action to recover the outstanding amount. They can initiate recovery proceedings, such as attaching your bank accounts or assets, or even filing a tax recovery suit against you.
Q6: Can I request installment payments for income tax demand?
A6: Yes, in certain cases, the tax department may allow you to pay the income tax demand in installments. You can make a request for installment payments, explaining your financial situation and the tax authorities may consider it based on their discretion.
Q7: Is interest charged on income tax demand?
A7: Yes, if you do not pay the income tax demand within the specified time, you may be liable to pay interest on the outstanding amount. The provisions of the Income Tax Act calculate the interest, and The interest continues to accrue until the taxpayer pays the demand.
Q8: Can the tax department adjust my income tax demand against my tax refunds?
A8: Yes, the tax department has the authority to adjust an income tax demand against any tax refunds due to you. If you have any eligible tax refunds, the department may use them to set off the outstanding demand.
Q9: Can income tax demand be revised?
A9: In certain circumstances, Taxpayers can revise the income tax demand. If the taxpayer or the tax department identifies any errors or omissions in the original demand, Taxpayers can make a revision by following the prescribed procedures and guidelines.
Q10: Where can I get more information or assistance regarding income tax demand?
A10: For more information or assistance regarding income tax demand, you can visit the official website of the Income Tax Department of India (https://www.incometaxindia.gov.in) or reach out to their helpline numbers or local tax offices.