INCOME TAX NOTICE

REASONS YOU MAY RECEIVE AN INCOME TAX NOTICE

Published By Livemint | 30 Mar, 2023

Income tax

Income Tax Department issues income tax notices for a number of reasons
Here are the top reasons a taxpayer may receive an income tax notice

TDS mismatch

When the TDS claimed in the tax return doesn’t match with Form 26AS and 16 or 16A

Income mismatch

Whenever there is a discrepancy between the income tax return and form 26A

High-value transactions

You can invite an IT notice if you fail to report a high-value transaction

Excessive deductions

If you claim deductions or exemptions that seem unrealistic compared to your income

Tax returns

f you fail to file your tax returns on time or don't file them at all

Non-disclosure of assets

Failing to disclose assets or foreign income in your tax return