ITR Notices Online
Income Tax Notice: Check & Authenticate ITR Notices Online
Even after filing your Income Tax Return (ITR) on time, you may still receive notices from the Income Tax Department (ITD). While this can feel worrying, most of these notices are routine and require timely action—sometimes they ask for more information, other times they are just for your information.
It’s very important to verify the authenticity of any notice before you take any steps, to avoid penalties or mistakes.
The Consulting Crew is here to help you handle income tax notices quickly and easily. We assist in verifying notices and preparing the right responses so you stay compliant and penalty-free.
What is an Income Tax Notice?
An income tax notice is an official communication sent by the Income Tax Department to a taxpayer. It usually points out an issue or asks for more information related to your tax return or payments. You need to respond within the given time to solve the matter.
Types of Income Tax Notices
Some common notices include:
Each notice has a specific purpose and needs a prompt response.
Section 142(1)
Requests more info or documents, or asks you to file a return if not done.
Section 139(9)
Issued if your filed return is defective or incomplete.
Section 148
Sent if the department thinks some income has escaped assessment.
Section 156
For tax, penalty, or dues demand.
Section 143(1)
Intimation after processing your return showing tax due or refund.
Section 143(2)
Your return selected for detailed scrutiny.
Section 131
When concealment of income is suspected.
Section 245
Adjustment of refunds against outstanding tax dues.
How to Respond to Notices
- Read the notice carefully and understand why it was issued.
- Verify the notice's authenticity on the Income Tax e-filing portal.
- Check the details — your name, PAN, address, assessment year must match.
- Gather required documents like Form 16, bank statements, investment proofs.
- Respond within the deadline mentioned to avoid penalties.
- Common Reasons for Receiving a Notice
- How to Verify an Income Tax Notice Online
- How The Consulting Crew Can Help You
- Mismatch in income or tax details reported.
- Non-filing or delayed filing of ITR.
- Using the wrong ITR form.
- Unreported high-value transactions.
- Investments in spouse’s name not disclosed.
- Incorrect reporting of capital gains.
- Missing or incomplete documents.
- Random scrutiny selection.
- Omission of income from other sources.
- Outstanding tax dues adjusted against refund.
- Non-payment of self-assessment tax.
- Suspected tax evasion.
- Visit the Income Tax e-Filing Portal.
- Click on ‘Authenticate Notice/Order Issued by ITD’ under Quick Links.
Enter either:
PAN, document type, assessment year, issue date, and mobile number,
or Document Identification Number (DIN) and mobile number.- Enter the OTP sent to your mobile.
- The system will confirm if the notice is genuine or not.
- Expert guidance on how to respond.
- Assistance in verifying and analyzing notices.
- Help in preparing the correct and timely response.
- Support to gather all necessary documents.
- Ensure full compliance to avoid penalties.
