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Salary mismatches from previous employers often trigger income tax notices when the total salary reported in multiple Form 16s does not match the figures reflected in AIS or Form 26AS. These discrepancies commonly arise after job switches, employer reporting errors, or delayed TDS filings. Notices under Section 143(1) frequently appear when income from a previous employer is missing or incorrectly reported. Automated platforms such as TaxBuddy simplify the process by reconcil

Unreported property sales often trigger capital gains notices because the Income Tax Department cross-verifies transaction details through the Annual Information Statement and Form 26AS . When a sale appears in AIS but not in the return, the system flags a mismatch, leading to notices under Section 143(1) or detailed scrutiny under Section 143(2) . Capital gains must be calculated and reported in Schedule CG of the appropriate ITR form, regardless of taxable income after exem

Income tax notices for NRIs generally arise from mismatches in AIS, incorrect reporting of NRE or NRO account income, or missing details related to foreign income that trigger automated alerts under the Income Tax Act 1961. Most notices link back to unreported NRO interest, rental income, capital gains, or remittances that banks and institutions report through SFT. Any inconsistency between AIS and ITR leads to e-campaign messages or scrutiny. Platforms such as TaxBuddy offer

TCS on foreign travel and big-ticket purchases often triggers income tax notices when the amounts reported in Form 26AS, AIS, or ITR fail to match actual remittances or tour package payments. Incorrect declarations in bank forms, wrong TCS claims, or unreported transactions under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme are common reasons for discrepancies. These mismatches prompt notices under Sections 143(1) or 143(2), requiring accurate documentation and timely correction. With r

The e-Proceedings tab on the income tax portal enables taxpayers to respond to notices online without visiting the tax office. It centralises all assessments, scrutiny notices, questionnaires, and communication from the Assessing Officer, allowing timely and organised submissions directly through the portal. The system helps reduce delays, ensures documentation accuracy, and offers a transparent view of pending actions. TaxBuddy enhances this process by guiding users through

Old vs latest ITR mismatches typically arise when the Income Tax Department identifies differences between the information reported in a filed return and the latest data received from banks, employers, or financial institutions. These mismatches often trigger follow-up notices, demanding clarification or correction. The core issue is usually traced to AIS, TIS, or Form 26AS variations that were updated after filing or inaccurately reflected in the original return. Understandi

An AIS mismatch income tax notice is issued when the income reported in the ITR does not align with data available in the Annual Information Statement, Form 26AS, or the Taxpayer Information Summary. With expanded digital reporting and tighter cross-verification, such mismatches have increased sharply in recent years. Interest income, salary discrepancies, capital gains, and high-value transactions are now auto-flagged through analytics. Let’s understand how an AIS mismatch n

Errors in an income tax return often surface only after an Income Tax Department notice, and choosing the correct corrective route determines whether the issue closes smoothly or escalates into penalties and prolonged scrutiny. The core pathways—rectification, revised return, and updated return—serve very different purposes and operate under strict legal timelines. Each mechanism applies to a specific type of mistake, and selecting the wrong one can complicate compliance inst

Interest income non-reporting notices arise when the figures declared in the income tax return do not match the data captured in the Annual Information Statement. Savings accounts, fixed deposits, and recurring deposits are closely monitored through automated reporting by banks, and even small omissions can trigger alerts. As more taxpayers receive notices under Section 142(1) for unreported interest, the focus has shifted to accurate disclosure and pre-filing checks. TaxBud

Income tax notices in FY 2024–25 generally arise from mismatched income details, incorrect TDS entries, unreported bank interest, or inconsistent disclosures in AIS, TIS, or Form 26AS. A clean ITR reduces the risk of notices under Sections 143(1), 143(2), 148, or other scrutiny triggers. TaxBuddy prevents these issues by validating every income source, auto-reconciling government-reported data, and highlighting discrepancies before submission. AI-based checks combined with ex