{"id":7409,"date":"2024-10-11T17:00:05","date_gmt":"2024-10-11T11:30:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/?p=7409"},"modified":"2024-09-09T15:46:12","modified_gmt":"2024-09-09T10:16:12","slug":"notice-under-section-245-of-the-income-tax-act-and-how-to-reply","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/notice-under-section-245-of-the-income-tax-act-and-how-to-reply\/","title":{"rendered":"Notice Under Section 245 of the Income Tax Act: What is Section 245 and How to Reply"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Receiving a notice from the Income Tax Department can be stressful. If you&#8217;ve received a &#8220;Notice Under Section 245&#8221; and are unsure what it means or how to respond, don&#8217;t worry. This blog post will guide you through the essentials of Section 245 of the Income Tax Act and provide step-by-step instructions on how to reply to such a notice.<\/span><\/p>\n<!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-7409-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2024-06-19-150502_119766.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2024-06-19-150502_119766.mp3\">https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2024-06-19-150502_119766.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\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-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/notice-under-section-245-of-the-income-tax-act-and-how-to-reply\/#Introduction\" title=\"Introduction\">Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/notice-under-section-245-of-the-income-tax-act-and-how-to-reply\/#What_is_Section_245_of_the_Income_Tax_Act\" title=\"What is Section 245 of the Income Tax Act?\">What is Section 245 of the Income Tax Act?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/notice-under-section-245-of-the-income-tax-act-and-how-to-reply\/#Why_Did_You_Receive_a_Notice_Under_Section_245\" title=\"Why Did You Receive a Notice Under Section 245?\">Why Did You Receive a Notice Under Section 245?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/notice-under-section-245-of-the-income-tax-act-and-how-to-reply\/#How_to_Reply_to_a_Notice_Under_Section_245\" title=\"How to Reply to a Notice Under Section 245\">How to Reply to a Notice Under Section 245<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/notice-under-section-245-of-the-income-tax-act-and-how-to-reply\/#1_Read_the_Notice_Carefully\" title=\"1. Read the Notice Carefully\">1. Read the Notice Carefully<\/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\/notice-under-section-245-of-the-income-tax-act-and-how-to-reply\/#2_Verify_the_Tax_Demand\" title=\"2. Verify the Tax Demand\">2. Verify the Tax Demand<\/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\/notice-under-section-245-of-the-income-tax-act-and-how-to-reply\/#3_Log_into_Your_Income_Tax_Account\" title=\"3. Log into Your Income Tax Account\">3. Log into Your Income Tax Account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/notice-under-section-245-of-the-income-tax-act-and-how-to-reply\/#4_Respond_to_the_Notice\" title=\"4. Respond to the Notice\">4. Respond to the Notice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/notice-under-section-245-of-the-income-tax-act-and-how-to-reply\/#5_Submit_Supporting_Documents\" title=\"5. Submit Supporting Documents\">5. Submit Supporting Documents<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/notice-under-section-245-of-the-income-tax-act-and-how-to-reply\/#6_Submit_Your_Response\" title=\"6. Submit Your Response\">6. Submit Your Response<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/notice-under-section-245-of-the-income-tax-act-and-how-to-reply\/#7_Follow_Up\" title=\"7. Follow Up\">7. Follow Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/notice-under-section-245-of-the-income-tax-act-and-how-to-reply\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span><b>Introduction<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&#8217;s face it, tax matters can be overwhelming for many of us. The jargon, the legalese, and the endless forms can make anyone&#8217;s head spin. So, when you receive a notice from the Income Tax Department, it\u2019s natural to feel anxious. One such notice that often causes confusion is the Notice Under Section 245 of the Income Tax Act.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this blog post, we&#8217;ll break down what Section 245 is all about, why you might receive this notice, and how you should respond to it. Our goal is to make this process as simple and stress-free as possible. So, grab a cup of coffee, relax, and let&#8217;s dive in.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Section_245_of_the_Income_Tax_Act\"><\/span><b>What is Section 245 of the Income Tax Act?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Section 245 of the Income Tax Act gives the Income Tax Department the authority to adjust any refund due to a taxpayer against any outstanding tax demand. Simply put, if the department owes you a refund but you also owe some tax from previous years, they can use your refund to clear your dues.<\/span><\/p>\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=\"Why_Did_You_Receive_a_Notice_Under_Section_245\"><\/span><b>Why Did You Receive a Notice Under Section 245?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a few reasons why you might receive a Notice Under Section 245:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Pending <\/strong><b>Tax Dues<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The most common reason is that you have pending tax dues from previous years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>2. Refund Adjustment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The department intends to adjust your current year&#8217;s refund against those dues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>3. Data Mismatch<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: There might be discrepancies in the tax records that need to be clarified.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Receiving this notice means that the department has found a discrepancy or an outstanding demand that needs your attention. But don&#8217;t worry, it&#8217;s not as daunting as it sounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Reply_to_a_Notice_Under_Section_245\"><\/span><b>How to Reply to a Notice Under Section 245<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Responding to an Income Tax Notice can seem intimidating, but with a clear plan, it becomes manageable. Here\u2019s a step-by-step guide to help you navigate through this:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Read_the_Notice_Carefully\"><\/span><b>1. Read the Notice Carefully<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first step is to thoroughly read the notice. Pay attention to the details like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Assessment Year<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Which year does the notice pertain to?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Demand Amount<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: How much tax is being claimed?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reason for Notice<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Why is the adjustment being proposed?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Verify_the_Tax_Demand\"><\/span><b>2. Verify the Tax Demand<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, verify if the tax demand mentioned is accurate. You can do this by:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Checking Your Records<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Compare the notice with your tax records and returns.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Viewing Your Tax Credit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Check your Form 26AS to see if the tax credits are correctly recorded.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7414 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Designer-2024-06-19T121755.654-300x300.jpeg\" alt=\"Notice Under Section 245\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Designer-2024-06-19T121755.654-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Designer-2024-06-19T121755.654-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Designer-2024-06-19T121755.654-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Designer-2024-06-19T121755.654.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Log_into_Your_Income_Tax_Account\"><\/span><b>3. Log into Your Income Tax Account<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To respond to the notice, you need to log into your account on the Income Tax Department\u2019s e-filing portal. Here\u2019s how:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Visit the Income Tax E-Filing Portal.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Log in using your PAN and password.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Navigate to &#8220;E-File&#8221; and select &#8220;Response to Outstanding Demand&#8221;.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Respond_to_the_Notice\"><\/span><b>4. Respond to the Notice<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After logging in, you will see the details of the outstanding demand. You can respond in one of the following ways:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Agree with Demand<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: If you agree with the demand, select this option and follow the instructions to pay the outstanding amount.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li data-hook=\"rcv-block26\">Login: Visit <a class=\"JFeVX Lvqid\" href=\"https:\/\/www.incometax.gov.in\/iec\/foportal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hook=\"WebLink\"><strong><u>https:\/\/www.incometax.gov.in\/iec\/foportal\/<\/u><\/strong><\/a> and log in using your user ID and password.<\/li>\n<li data-hook=\"rcv-block27\">Navigate to Pending Actions: Go to the &#8220;Pending Actions&#8221; tab.<\/li>\n<li data-hook=\"rcv-block28\">Access Response to Outstanding Demand: Select &#8220;Response to Outstanding Demand.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li data-hook=\"rcv-block28\">Submit Response: Choose &#8220;Submit Response.<\/li>\n<li data-hook=\"rcv-block28\">Confirm Demand is Correct: Select &#8220;Demand is correct.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li data-hook=\"rcv-block28\">Submit: Click on &#8220;Submit.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li data-hook=\"rcv-block28\">Verification: Verify that your submission has been successfully recorded.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Disagree with Demand<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: If you disagree, select this option and provide the necessary details and documentation to support your case.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Partial Agreement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: If you agree with part of the demand, select this option, specify the amount you agree with, and provide documentation for the part you dispute.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<ol>\n<li id=\"viewer-3ha7v\" class=\"xEOXg iKTke _5HuoZ _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"bFOZY\">Login: Visit <a class=\"JFeVX Lvqid\" href=\"https:\/\/www.incometax.gov.in\/iec\/foportal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hook=\"WebLink\"><strong><u>https:\/\/www.incometax.gov.in\/iec\/foportal\/<\/u><\/strong><\/a> and log in using your user ID and password.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"xEOXg iKTke _5HuoZ _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\">Navigate to Pending Actions: Go to the &#8220;Pending Actions&#8221; tab.<\/li>\n<li class=\"xEOXg iKTke _5HuoZ _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\">Access Response to Outstanding Demand: Select &#8220;Response to Outstanding Demand.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li class=\"xEOXg iKTke _5HuoZ _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\">Submit Response: Choose &#8220;Submit Response.<\/li>\n<li class=\"xEOXg iKTke _5HuoZ _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\">Disagree with Demand: Select &#8220;Disagree with demand (Either in full or part).&#8221;<\/li>\n<li class=\"xEOXg iKTke _5HuoZ _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\">Submit: Click on &#8220;Submit.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li class=\"xEOXg iKTke _5HuoZ _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\">Provide Reasons: Submit the reasons for your disagreement, such as &#8220;Demand Paid,&#8221; &#8220;Demand already reduced by rectification\/revision,&#8221; &#8220;Appeal has been filed,&#8221; etc.<\/li>\n<li class=\"xEOXg iKTke _5HuoZ _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\">Submit Reasons: Provide additional details as required.<\/li>\n<li class=\"xEOXg iKTke _5HuoZ _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\">Verify that your submission, along with your reasons, has been successfully recorded.<\/li>\n<li class=\"xEOXg iKTke _5HuoZ _9-Qxn\" dir=\"auto\">Follow Up: Keep track of your response and follow up with the Income Tax Department if necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Submit_Supporting_Documents\"><\/span><b>5. Submit Supporting Documents<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you disagree with the demand, you will need to provide supporting documents. This might include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Challan Receipts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Proof of tax payments made.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Form 16\/16A<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: TDS certificates from your employer or other deductors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bank Statements<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: To show transactions related to the tax payments.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Submit_Your_Response\"><\/span><b>6. Submit Your Response<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After filling in the required details and attaching the supporting documents, submit your response. You will receive an acknowledgment, which you should save for your records.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><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><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Follow_Up\"><\/span><b>7. Follow Up<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, despite submitting a response, issues might not get resolved immediately. It\u2019s important to follow up:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Check Status<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Regularly check the status of your response on the e-filing portal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Contact Support<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: If needed, contact the Income Tax Department\u2019s helpdesk for assistance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7412 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Tax-Notice-1-300x300.png\" alt=\"Notice Under Section 245\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Tax-Notice-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Tax-Notice-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Tax-Notice-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/aktassociates.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Tax-Notice-1.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Receiving a Notice Under Section 245 of the Income Tax Act can be daunting, but it\u2019s a manageable process if you understand the steps involved. The key is to act promptly, verify the details, and respond accurately. By following the steps outlined in this blog post, you can effectively address the notice and ensure that your tax matters are in order.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, tax compliance is not just about avoiding penalties but also about ensuring that your financial records are accurate and up-to-date. So, take a deep breath, follow the steps, and you\u2019ll be able to handle the notice without much hassle.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Receiving a notice from the Income Tax Department can be stressful. 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