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Income tax notices, demands, and assessment orders appear directly in the inbox of the e-filing portal, and understanding how to check them ensures quick compliance. The portal centralises every communication from the Income Tax Department, including notices under Sections 142, 143, 148, and 156, as well as outstanding demands and assessment orders. The inbox also provides options to authenticate any notice, respond through e-Proceedings, and track updates in real time. With

Income tax notices often highlight mismatches in income, TDS, or reporting errors, and the next step depends entirely on the section invoked and the nature of the discrepancy. The decision between rectification, appeal, or revision hinges on whether the issue is a simple mistake, a disputed adjustment, or an overlooked correction in the original filing. TaxBuddy examines the notice, matches it against ITR data, and selects the most efficient legal remedy under the Income Tax

AIS alerts for mutual fund and stock investments often arise when capital gains, dividend income, or high-value transactions do not match disclosures in the income tax return. These discrepancies frequently trigger follow-up notices, especially when Schedule CG reporting does not align with AIS, Form 26AS, or broker statements. With post-2024 rule changes tightening equity and debt fund reporting, accurate reconciliation has become essential. TaxBuddy plays a central role in

A scrutiny notice under Section 143(2) often reaches traders when the tax department wants clarity on reported profits, losses, or deductions. These notices commonly arise from mismatches in F&O trades, intraday activity, or inconsistencies between bank entries and declared income. Accurate data reporting is essential because trading incomes have unique tax rules and documentation needs. TaxBuddy supports traders by organising transactional data, validating ledgers, and iden

Joint property tax notices usually arise when income reported by co-owners does not match the records available with the Income Tax Department, especially for rental income, capital gains, or deductions linked to shared ownership. These notices require every co-owner to clarify ownership share, income allocation, and supporting documentation. Even a small mismatch in the reporting process can trigger scrutiny, additional questions, or penalties. Consistency in responses becom

Lifestyle expenses such as high electricity bills or frequent foreign travel are now key triggers for income tax scrutiny. When annual electricity payments cross one lakh rupees or foreign travel spending exceeds two lakh rupees, mandatory ITR filing is required, even if total income remains below the basic exemption limit. These transactions are tracked through Form 61A reporting, where banks, utilities, and financial institutions flag spending that does not match declared i

Residential status mistakes often trigger income tax notices when the information declared in bank forms, PAN databases, or ITR filings does not match stay details under Section 6 of the Income Tax Act. Most notices arise when NRIs are incorrectly marked as residents, or residents declare NRI status without meeting the day-count conditions. These mismatches lead to confusion in foreign income taxation, DTAA claims, TDS availability, and global income reporting. With cross-ver

Income tax notices under the Income Tax Act, 1961, follow a clear structure that helps identify why the notice was issued, which section applies, and what action is required. Each section points to a specific trigger—mismatches, missing information, scrutiny selection, or defective returns. Reading the notice correctly prevents unnecessary confusion and ensures timely compliance. The necessary details include the section invoked, discrepancies detected, supporting documents d

High business turnover without filing an Income Tax Return immediately triggers compliance red flags under the Income Tax Act. When bank statements, GST data, or AIS entries reflect turnover above statutory limits—such as Rs 1 crore under regular rules or Rs 10 crore under presumptive schemes—the system auto-identifies non-filers. This mismatch commonly leads to notices under Sections 142(1), 143(2), or 148 for unexplained turnover. Many small businesses and professionals are

Misreported or underreported income often results in Income Tax notices triggered by mismatches between the filed return and data captured in AIS or Form 26AS. These discrepancies may involve salary from multiple employers, freelance receipts, capital gains, or TDS credits that do not align with reported figures. Such mismatches prompt notices under Sections 143(1), 142(1), or 148, requiring timely clarification. Penalties for misreporting can reach up to 200% of the tax diff