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Late filing of an Income Tax Return triggers fixed fees under Section 234F, calculated based on total income and the delay period. The rule applies when a return is filed after the due date under Section 139(1), with charges of ₹5,000 or ₹10,000 for higher-income taxpayers and ₹1,000 for lower-income categories, while those below the exemption limit face no fee. Notices for delayed or missed filings also integrate these charges into the intimation. Digital platforms such as T

Capital losses appearing in AIS but missing from the filed ITR often trigger mismatch notices because the tax department treats unreported entries as potential discrepancies in capital gains disclosure. When AIS reflects sale transactions from equities, mutual funds, or other capital assets, but the ITR does not incorporate the same details, the system flags the inconsistency. This situation is common when taxpayers misreport loss-making trades or assume losses need not be de

Property purchases above certain limits are closely tracked by the Income Tax Department through high-value transaction reporting. When the transaction value declared in registration records or banking data does not align with income disclosures, a verification notice is triggered. These notices do not always imply wrongdoing, but they require timely and accurate responses backed by documentation. Property buyers often face confusion around valuation differences, funding sour

Trusts and NGOs frequently receive income tax notices linked to registration and renewal under Sections 12AB and 80G. Most issues arise from Form 10A and Form 10AB filings, where missing documents, expired approvals, or discrepancies in activity reports prompt automated flags by the Income Tax Department. These notices, if ignored, can result in denial of exemptions and full taxation of income. Clear documentation, timely responses, and accurate reporting under ITR-7 are cruc

Ex-parte income tax orders are often passed when statutory notices go unanswered, leading to best-judgment assessments with heavy tax demands. In many cases, these orders arise not from deliberate default but from missed portal notices, outdated contact details, or procedural lapses in faceless assessments. Indian courts and CBDT instructions increasingly stress natural justice and effective opportunity before passing such orders. This opens clear legal routes to challenge, r

Accurate GST filing depends on clean data, consistent records, and timely reconciliation. Even small discrepancies between GSTR-1, GSTR-3B , and GSTR-2B can lead to scrutiny, ITC reversals, or interest demands. Businesses often receive notices due to supplier-side errors, mismatched invoices, unreported outward supplies, or incorrect tax payments. Automated platforms reduce these risks by removing manual guesswork. TaxBuddy brings structured checks into the filing process, e

When salary proofs like HRA rent receipts or LTA bills are not submitted to the employer on time, Form 16 often reflects higher taxable income. This mismatch does not go unnoticed. The Income Tax Department frequently flags such cases during processing and issues notices asking taxpayers to justify deductions claimed in the return. These notices are time-bound and require proper documentation through the income tax portal. Without a structured response, the issue can escalate

Filing an income tax appeal before the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) is the first legal remedy available when an assessment order, intimation, or rectification issued by the Assessing Officer appears incorrect. Appeals under Section 246A commonly arise from mismatches in Form 26AS , denied deductions, unexplained additions, or procedural lapses in assessment orders. The process is time-bound, document-heavy, and demands precise drafting of facts and legal grounds. Err

Agricultural income is exempt under section 10(1), yet mixing it with salary, business income, or capital gains often leads to scrutiny and avoidable tax notices. Misreporting, incorrect ITR selection, missing land details, and AIS mismatches are common triggers. Understanding what qualifies as agricultural income, how partial integration works, and how to report mixed income correctly helps prevent issues before they surface. Digital platforms such as TaxBuddy simplify this

Loss set-off and carry forward mistakes are among the most common triggers for income tax notices in India. Errors often arise when losses from business, capital gains, or house property are misreported, claimed against ineligible income heads, or carried forward without meeting statutory conditions. Notices under Section 143(1) or 142(1) typically appear when AIS or Form 26AS data does not match the figures reported in the return. Accurate verification and correction are ess