{"id":7376,"date":"2024-06-17T17:00:45","date_gmt":"2024-06-17T11:30:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/?p=7376"},"modified":"2024-06-17T10:35:30","modified_gmt":"2024-06-17T05:05:30","slug":"income-tax-notice-u-s-1432-for-scrutiny-assessment-how-to-reply","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/income-tax-notice-u-s-1432-for-scrutiny-assessment-how-to-reply\/","title":{"rendered":"Income Tax Notice u\/s 143(2) for Scrutiny Assessment &#8211; How to Reply?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Receiving an income tax notice under Section 143(2) can be daunting, but with the right approach, it\u2019s manageable. This guide breaks down the process of responding to a scrutiny assessment notice in a clear, straightforward manner.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_66_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >In this article, we will discuss about...<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1e73be;color:#1e73be\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1e73be;color:#1e73be\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/income-tax-notice-u-s-1432-for-scrutiny-assessment-how-to-reply\/#What_Does_a_Notice_Under_Section_1432_Mean\" title=\"What Does a Notice Under Section 143(2) Mean?\">What Does a Notice Under Section 143(2) Mean?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/income-tax-notice-u-s-1432-for-scrutiny-assessment-how-to-reply\/#Key_Points_About_the_Notice\" title=\"Key Points About the Notice\">Key Points About the Notice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/income-tax-notice-u-s-1432-for-scrutiny-assessment-how-to-reply\/#The_Process_Unfolds_as_Follows\" title=\"The Process Unfolds as Follows\">The Process Unfolds as Follows<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/income-tax-notice-u-s-1432-for-scrutiny-assessment-how-to-reply\/#Types_of_Notices_Under_Section_1432\" title=\"Types of Notices Under Section 143(2)\">Types of Notices Under Section 143(2)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/income-tax-notice-u-s-1432-for-scrutiny-assessment-how-to-reply\/#Time_Limit_for_Issuing_the_Notice\" title=\"Time Limit for Issuing the Notice\">Time Limit for Issuing the Notice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/income-tax-notice-u-s-1432-for-scrutiny-assessment-how-to-reply\/#Consequences_of_Ignoring_the_Notice\" title=\"Consequences of Ignoring the Notice\">Consequences of Ignoring the Notice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/income-tax-notice-u-s-1432-for-scrutiny-assessment-how-to-reply\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_a_Notice_Under_Section_1432_Mean\"><\/span><strong>What Does a Notice Under Section 143(2) Mean?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A notice under Section 143(2) is issued when the income tax department detects inconsistencies in your tax returns. These discrepancies could be due to under-reporting income, over-reporting losses, or other errors. The purpose of this notice is to ensure that the correct amount of tax has been paid.<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7381 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Notices-US-143-2-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Notices-US-143-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Notices-US-143-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Notices-US-143-2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Notices-US-143-2.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Points_About_the_Notice\"><\/span><strong>Key Points About the Notice<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>1. Method of Notification<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sent via email as a PDF to your registered email address.<\/li>\n<li>Also dispatched to your postal address.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2. Preliminary Notice:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you haven\u2019t filed returns for the financial year, a notice under Section 142(1) is issued first, requesting you to file returns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>3. Required Documents<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Proof of deductions, exemptions, allowances, reliefs, and other claims made in your tax returns.<\/li>\n<li>Proof of all income sources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>4. Detailed Inquiry<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The assessing officer will conduct a detailed inquiry into your Income tax returns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Consult CA Arun Tiwari for more information at \ud83d\udcde 8080088288 or <\/b><a href=\"mailto:cs@aktassociates.com\"><b>cs@aktassociates.com<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pages.razorpay.com\/akt-nri-tax-consulting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5776 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Consult-CA-A-Tiwari.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Consult-CA-A-Tiwari.png 700w, https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Consult-CA-A-Tiwari-300x64.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Process_Unfolds_as_Follows\"><\/span><strong>The Process Unfolds as Follows<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>1. Filing of Income Tax Return<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your tax return is initially filed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2. Issuance of Notice<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The assessing officer issues a notice under Section 143(2).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>3. Submission of Documents<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Present your case and submit required documents and declarations to the assessing officer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>4. Final Order<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>After reviewing all submissions, a final order is issued regarding tax payable or refund receivable under Section 143(3).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Notices_Under_Section_1432\"><\/span><strong>Types of Notices Under Section 143(2)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>1. Limited Scrutiny<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Selected through Computer-Assisted Scrutiny Selection (CASS).<\/li>\n<li>Focuses on specific discrepancies like mismatched information or particular claims.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2. Complete Scrutiny<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Thorough examination of the return and all supporting documents.<\/li>\n<li>The scope of scrutiny pertains only to the particular assessment year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>3. Manual Scrutiny<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Selected based on criteria defined by the Central Board of Direct Taxes.<\/li>\n<li>Undergoes comprehensive scrutiny.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"Sample-scrutiny-notice-looks-like\"><strong>Sample scrutiny notice<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7386 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/notice-143_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/notice-143_2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/notice-143_2-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Time_Limit_for_Issuing_the_Notice\"><\/span><strong>Time Limit for Issuing the Notice<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A notice under Section 143(2) can be issued within three months from the end of the financial year in which the return was filed.<\/li>\n<li>Example: If Mr. Ram filed his returns on July 31, 2023, for the financial year 2022-23, the assessing officer must issue the notice by June 30, 2024.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7379 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Tax-Notice-Time-Limit-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Tax-Notice-Time-Limit-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Tax-Notice-Time-Limit-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Tax-Notice-Time-Limit-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Tax-Notice-Time-Limit.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consequences_of_Ignoring_the_Notice\"><\/span><strong>Consequences of Ignoring the Notice<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ignoring the notice is not advisable. Failure to respond within the stipulated timeframe can result in several consequences:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Penalty<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A penalty of Rs. 10,000 under Section 272A for each failure to respond.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2. Best Judgment Assessment<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The assessment officer may finalize the assessment with the information available, applying best judgment under Section 144, potentially leading to higher taxable income and consequently higher tax and penalties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>3. Appeals<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To appeal to higher authorities when disputing a higher tax demand, you must pay a minimum of 20% of the tax due.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>4. Legal Prosecution<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>There may be legal prosecution, potentially resulting in imprisonment if found guilty.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rzp.io\/l\/aktassociates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7347 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Free-Notice-Reply-CTA.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Free-Notice-Reply-CTA.png 700w, https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Free-Notice-Reply-CTA-300x64.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7377 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/143-2-Table-e1718430425884.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/143-2-Table-e1718430425884.png 1024w, https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/143-2-Table-e1718430425884-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/143-2-Table-e1718430425884-768x437.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In conclusion, understanding and promptly addressing a notice from the income tax department under Section 143(2) is crucial. This notice indicates discrepancies in your tax returns that need to be clarified to avoid penalties and legal issues. By knowing the types of notices and how to respond, you can navigate the process effectively and ensure compliance with tax regulations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Receiving an income tax notice under Section 143(2) can be daunting, but with the right approach, it\u2019s manageable. 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