How To Check Income Tax Notices & Reply Online?

The Income Tax Department delivers notices for various reasons such as not filing the income tax returns, any fault, documents missing while filing the returns, or other instances where the tax department demands any other documents or information. However, replying to those notices is very important to avoid penalties. To know more about how to manage the notices. Read on:

How To Check Income Tax Notices Online?

Following are the steps to check income tax notices online, (Procedures for new users) 

• First, you need to go to the e-filing website of the Income Tax Department of India at www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in 
• Go to the next page & Click on the “I am New User” tab
• You will be redirected to a new page where you have to fill in your PAN number, mobile number, and email & create a password then click on submit button
• After this, you will get an activation link on your registered mobile number and email address
• Then click on the login button, and feed your mail and password to log in
• After login to the website, go to the setting option and choose the communication preference tab 
• Choose the 'E-Mail' tab and press the 'Submit' button.
• After completing the mentioned steps, you will receive future updates from the Income Tax Department on your registered email address.

Procedures For Old Users 

The first step is to go to the official website of the income tax department at www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in

On the home page, you will see an option “income tax e-filing” and click on that, you will be redirected to the page of the department's e-filing portal.

Then log in with your mail id & password. Once you logged in to the portal, you can see all the notices issued by the income tax department. (In case of being a new user, create an account). 

You can click on the notice to view the details. These details can include information on due tax and the nature of the notice. 

Relevant Documents to Reply to Income Tax Notice

The basic documents are as follows to reply to an income tax notice would be:

• TDS certificates, Form 16 (Part A)
• The Income Tax Notice copy
• Income source evidence such as (Part B) of Form-16, Salary receipts, etc
• Investment Proof if they are applicable

How to Reply to income tax notices?

Received a notice from the income tax department but do not know how to reply then this is essential for you. Read on!

In any circumstance, you may have got a notice from the income tax department then the first step is to identify the reason for the issuance of the notice. You can get the reason in the section “Reasons for issuance of notice”. Once you know the reason, you can go for replying to the notice.

If the notice is about the non-filing of returns, you need to file your tax returns as soon as possible. In case you have already filed your returns, you can reply to the notice by furnishing a copy of the return filing disclosure.

If the notice is about the distinctions in your filed returns, you will be required to furnish a supporting document for the claims made in your returns. For example, if you have claimed a deduction for medical expenses, you will need to furnish the bills and receipts. Once you have collected all the essential documents, you can reply to the notice by furnishing them online or by post.

Note - Reply to your tax notice as soon as possible. In case you do not reply then the income tax department can take action against you such as levying penalties or notice for outstanding tax.

Format of Replies

The format of replying to income tax notices is simple and easy. Following are the details that are included in the reply.

• The name of the taxpayer
• Address of the Taxpayer
• Notice Date
• Notice Number
• Amount of the Due Tax
• Reason for the Due Tax
• Modes of Payment
• Date of Payment

The letter must be sent to the income tax department by registered post. However, it is advised to cross-check the notice with the help of Tax experts only. Thus, while you upload an Income-tax notice copy, the tax experts will rectify the same and come up with the best probable solution. You can contact us at help@myitronline.com in case you have any queries. 

FAQs

What happens if I do not reply to the income tax notice?

If you do not reply to the notices sent by the IT department, then you may face certain issues such as your return may be treated as null therefore which can result in a penalty, interest, non-carry forward of losses, etc.

What is the outstanding demand amount in income tax? 

In the income tax act, this is the tax amount that is ultimate to be paid or overlooked while paying the tax.

How can I download my tax notice online? 

Visit the tax filing website and then download the Income tax return form under the defined assessment year. Then the select response from the given options to a notice under section 139(9) where the original return filed was a defective return. Fill in the acknowledgment and reference number and fill the form with rectifications.

What is meant by Notice under 142(1) - Inquiry?

This notice is served when an assessing officer (AO) finds that there is more modification/clarification needed regarding a particular detail during the assessment, they are likely to send this notice under Section 142(1) of the income tax act.

How do I check my ITR status?

Any individual can check their ITR status on the following website. You will need your PAN details and ITR declaration number.

https://www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/e-FilingGS/Services/ITRStatusLink.html?lang=eng

Also Read: Govt. Issues Scam Alert: Taxpayers Need To Be Aware Of This New Income Tax Refund Scam

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