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How to Avoid Scrutiny Notices When Reporting Interest Income
Filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) can be a complex process, especially when dealing with specific sources of income, such as interest income. Interest income, whether from savings accounts, fixed deposits, or bonds, must be accurately reported to ensure tax compliance. Misreporting or underreporting interest income can lead to penalties, scrutiny, and delays in processing refunds. This section explores the key aspects of reporting interest income, how to stay updated with TDS

Rashmita Choudhary
Oct 299 min read
Section 142(1) Notice under Indian Income Tax Act, 1961: Triggers and Effective Response
Section 142(1) notice of the Income Tax Act grants the Income Tax Department the authority to issue notices to taxpayers for various reasons, primarily when they fail to file their Income Tax Returns (ITR) or fail to respond to earlier notices. A Section 142(1) notice serves as a formal communication from the tax authorities, prompting the taxpayer to submit their ITR, respond to a query, or provide additional information necessary for the completion of their tax assessment.

Asharam Swain
Oct 299 min read
Received a Scrutiny Notice Under Section 143(2)? Step-by-Step Reply Guide
Receiving a notice under Section 143(2) of the Income Tax Act can be an overwhelming experience for taxpayers. This notice indicates that the Income Tax Department is scrutinizing the information provided in your Income Tax Return (ITR) for a particular financial year. The scrutiny is typically aimed at verifying whether the income reported, deductions claimed, or tax calculations are correct and in compliance with the law. While receiving such a notice may cause anxiety, it
Nimisha Panda
Oct 299 min read
Section 245 Refund Adjustment: What You Must Do
Section 245 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, allows the Income Tax Department to adjust any refund due to a taxpayer against pending tax demands from previous years. When the department identifies such outstanding dues, it sends a formal intimation under Section 245 specifying the amount to be adjusted and the assessment years concerned. Timely understanding and response to this intimation are crucial, as failure to act may result in automatic adjustment of refunds without recour

Nimisha Panda
Oct 139 min read
How to File a Rectification for Wrong Notice Details
Receiving an income tax notice with incorrect details can create confusion and delays in refunds or adjustments. The Income Tax Act 1961...

PRITI SIRDESHMUKH
Oct 39 min read
Section 131: Powers of Inquiry in Tax Notices
Section 131 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, empowers tax authorities with extensive powers of inquiry to ensure accurate tax reporting and...

PRITI SIRDESHMUKH
Oct 38 min read
Income Tax Notice for Cash Deposits: What It Means
Receiving an income tax notice for cash deposits can be unsettling, but it is usually a standard compliance measure by the Income Tax...

PRITI SIRDESHMUKH
Oct 39 min read
Documents Required When Responding to an Income Tax Notice
When receiving an income tax notice, timely and accurate submission of the required documents is crucial to resolve queries effectively....

PRITI SIRDESHMUKH
Oct 39 min read
NRI Income Tax Notices: Why NRIs Are Often Targeted
Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) are increasingly receiving income tax notices due to heightened digital monitoring, discrepancies in income...

PRITI SIRDESHMUKH
Oct 38 min read
Common Mistakes That Lead to Income Tax Notices
Income tax notices in India are often triggered by small but critical errors in filing returns or maintaining financial records. With...

PRITI SIRDESHMUKH
Oct 38 min read
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