Question 1

What types of Income Tax notices does TaxQue handle?

Accepted Answer

We resolve all types of Income Tax notices: Section 143(1)(a) Prima Facie Adjustment Notices, Section 139(9) Defective Return Notices, Section 142(1) Inquiry Notices, Section 148 / 148A Reassessment Notices, Section 156 Tax Demand Notices, Section 245 Refund Adjustment Notices, and Section 271 / 270A Penalty Notices.

Question 2

What should I do immediately upon receiving an Income Tax notice?

Accepted Answer

Do not panic or ignore the notice. Note the statutory reply deadline (usually 15 to 30 days) and share the notice PDF along with the Document Identification Number (DIN) with TaxQue. Our CA team reviews the underlying assessment records and drafts a legally sound point-by-point response.

Question 3

What is a Section 143(1)(a) adjustment notice and how is it resolved?

Accepted Answer

Section 143(1)(a) is an automated notice from CPC Bengaluru highlighting mathematical errors, inconsistent deductions, or mismatches between your ITR and Form 16/26AS/AIS. We file an online response on the e-filing portal explaining the variance or submit a Section 154 rectification request to delete unlawful tax demands.

Question 4

What happens if I receive a Section 139(9) Defective Return notice?

Accepted Answer

Under Section 139(9), the department declares a return defective if required schedules (such as balance sheet, P&L, or capital gain details) were omitted or the wrong ITR form was filed. You have 15 days to rectify the defect. TaxQue prepares and uploads the corrected XML/JSON file to validate your return.

Question 5

Who will draft our legal response and represent our case at TaxQue?

Accepted Answer

Your notice reply is drafted by an experienced Chartered Accountant and reviewed by a Senior Direct Tax Advocate. We cite relevant High Court and Supreme Court rulings, ITAT precedents, and CBDT circulars to build a robust defense.

Question 6

What happens if I fail to respond to an Income Tax notice on time?

Accepted Answer

Failing to respond leads to Best Judgment Assessment under Section 144, where the assessing officer computes tax on estimated income, confirms high tax demands, levies 50% to 200% penalties under Section 270A, and initiates bank account freezing under Section 226(3).

Question 7

What is a Section 148 / 148A Reassessment notice?

Accepted Answer

Section 148 notices are issued when the assessing officer has reason to believe income escaped assessment (for up to 3 to 10 past financial years). Under Section 148A, the officer must first provide an opportunity to show cause (Section 148A(b)). TaxQue drafts a comprehensive legal objection against unlawful reopening of past assessments.

Question 8

How do you handle Section 245 notice where my current refund is being adjusted against past demands?

Accepted Answer

Section 245 intimates that your current year refund is being withheld to settle an outstanding past tax demand. We investigate past assessment years on the portal, verify whether the old demand is incorrect or duplicate, file rectification/disagreement requests, and secure the release of your full refund.

Question 9

Can TaxQue represent us in Faceless Assessment proceedings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Under the National Faceless Assessment Scheme (NFAC), all communications are digital. Our CA team prepares written submissions, uploads evidentiary annexures, and attends video conferences before the Faceless Assessment Unit.

Question 10

What is a Section 154 Rectification Application?

Accepted Answer

If the tax officer or CPC made an obvious clerical or factual error (like ignoring advance tax paid or disallowing eligible 80C deductions), we file an online Rectification Application under Section 154 to correct the order and issue your legitimate refund.

Question 11

What if the assessing officer passes an adverse assessment order?

Accepted Answer

If an unfavorable assessment order is passed, you have the statutory right to file a First Appeal before the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) [CIT(A)] in Form 35 under Section 246A within 30 days. TaxQue drafts your Grounds of Appeal and Statement of Facts.

Question 12

Can I request a stay of tax demand while my appeal is pending?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Under CBDT guidelines, upon depositing 20% of the disputed tax demand, an assessee can apply for a formal Stay of Demand under Section 220(6) until the appeal is disposed of by CIT(A). We prepare and file your stay petition.

Question 13

How does TaxQue ensure confidentiality during tax dispute proceedings?

Accepted Answer

All financial ledgers, bank statements, case files, and legal correspondence are protected under strict client-advocate confidentiality protocols on secure encrypted cloud infrastructure.

Question 14

How long does TaxQue take to draft and submit a notice response?

Accepted Answer

Once complete documentation is provided, our direct tax team delivers the draft response for your review within 48 to 72 hours, ensuring submission well before the departmental deadline.

Question 15

Can we settle past tax disputes under dispute resolution schemes?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Whenever CBDT announces dispute resolution or amnesty schemes (like Vivad se Vishwas), our tax litigation team evaluates your savings, computes the waiver of penalties and interest, and files settlement applications.

Question 16

What is TaxQue's fee structure for notice resolution?

Accepted Answer

We provide upfront, transparent fixed fee quotes based on the notice section (e.g. 143(1) adjustment, 139(9) defect, 142(1) inquiry, 148 reassessment, or Section 246A CIT(A) Appeal) with zero hidden charges.

Information group	Examples	Preparation note
Notice or order	Complete notice/order, DIN/reference, issue date, service date, deadline and portal status.	Provide all pages and attachments; confirm it appears on the official e-filing portal.
Return and tax record	Relevant return, computation, acknowledgement, challans, Form 26AS and AIS/TIS extracts.	Use the same assessment/tax year as the communication.
Supporting evidence	Invoices, bank statements, ledgers, contracts, deductions, tax credits or other records requested.	Organise evidence by notice query and reconcile each amount to the return.
Prior correspondence	Earlier responses, rectification requests, adjournments, orders and appeal documents.	Include transaction IDs and acknowledgements for previous submissions.
Authorisation and identity	PAN/TAN, authorised-representative details and valid e-filing access.	Ensure a valid authorised representative is appointed where used.

Milestone	What determines it	Important note
Response deadline	The deadline shown in the notice and current e-Proceedings record.	Record service date and submit before the exact due time.
Adjournment request	Submit through the official channel before the response deadline if more time is needed.	An extension is not effective unless approved or shown by the authority.
Rectification or appeal	Deadlines are prescribed by the applicable section, order and tax year.	Calculate from the relevant communication/order and confirm the correct statutory provision.
Tax demand payment	Payment date and stay status depend on the demand notice and any appeal or stay order.	Do not assume filing a response or appeal automatically pauses recovery.
AY 2026-27 and earlier	Proceedings for AY 2026-27 and earlier continue under the Income-tax Act, 1961.	Use the legal provision and response workflow stated in the notice.
Tax Year 2026-27	New Act provisions generally apply to income from 1 April 2026 onward, subject to transitional rules.	Check the applicable law before drafting a response.

Service element	TaxQue process	What the client can verify
e-Proceedings response	Provide explanation and evidence for an open notice or information request.	Use the portal route and deadline in the communication.
Rectification	Seek correction of an apparent mistake in an order/intimation through the prescribed rectification route.	Check whether rectification is legally available and within time.
Appeal or dispute	Challenge a demand or order through the applicable appeal process when appropriate.	Appeal deadlines and filing conditions are statutory; verify before acting.
Demand payment or stay	Pay, seek instalments or request a stay as provided by law and the case status.	A response or appeal does not automatically stay recovery.

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Income Tax Notice Resolution and e-Proceedings Support

What is Income Tax Notice Resolution?

Check authenticity and seek review promptly

How to Get Started

1. Authenticate and classify the communication

2. Reconcile facts and prepare the response

3. Submit through the correct channel and track

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Why Choose Income Tax Notice Resolution

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Evidence aligned to each query

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