Notice replies
Scrutiny, mismatch and show-cause notices answered with reconciliations and documents.
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Taxation
GST Notices, LUT and Refunds
FinAura replies to GST notices with a reconciliation behind every answer, files the Letter of Undertaking that lets exporters export without paying IGST, and claims GST refunds for exports and inverted duty structures. Every reply and claim is reviewed by a Chartered Accountant before it goes to the department.
- Led by Chartered Accountants
- GST and income tax in one team
- Bangalore and across India
What is covered
What We Handle
Notices answered, exporters protected, refunds claimed and followed.
Personal hearings
Representation before the officer, with the facts laid out clearly.
Letter of Undertaking
LUT filed every financial year, so exports go out without paying IGST.
Export refunds
Refund of credit on exports under LUT, or of IGST paid on exports.
Inverted duty refunds
Refund of excess credit where inputs are taxed higher than outputs.
Appeals support
Grounds and documentation for appeals where an order goes against you.
How the month runs
How We Handle a GST Notice
Read, reconcile, draft and follow up until the matter closes.
Step 1
Read the notice
- What is asked
- Time limit noted
- Documents listed
Step 2
Reconcile
- Returns vs books
- Credit traced
- Differences explained
Step 3
Draft
- Reply drafted
- Annexures prepared
- CA review
Step 4
File and follow up
- Reply filed
- Hearing attended
- Order tracked
Your part
What We Need From You
- 01The notice or the refund details
- 02Access to the GST portal
- 03Books and documents for the period
- 04Shipping bills and export documents for refunds
Our part
What You Get
- A reply that answers every point with evidence
- Representation at hearings
- LUT filed before your first export each year
- Refund claims filed and followed to credit
A common question
What should I do when a GST notice arrives?
Read the reply date first. Many notices allow a short window, and missing it can lead to an order based only on the department's figures.
Then reconcile before replying. Most mismatch notices have an explanation in the books; a reply backed by a reconciliation usually closes the matter at the first stage.
See income-tax noticesClosureHearing, order, refund credited
ReplyEvery point answered with evidence
ReconciliationReturns matched to books
Who it is for
Who Comes to Us
Businesses with a notice
Scrutiny, mismatch, show-cause or demand notices.
Exporters
LUTs and export refunds, goods or services.
Manufacturers
Inverted duty structures with credit piling up.
Businesses in appeal
Orders that need to be challenged on facts.
The rules, in plain English
What the Law Says
CGST Act, 2017
Sections 73, 74 and 74A
Demands for unpaid tax or wrongly claimed credit are raised under these sections, with Section 74A covering periods from FY 2024–25 onwards.
Official source: cbic-gst.gov.inIGST Act, 2017
Section 16
Exports are zero-rated: you can export under a Letter of Undertaking without paying IGST and claim a refund of credit, or pay IGST and claim it back.
Official source: cbic-gst.gov.inCGST Act, 2017
Section 54
Refunds are claimed online within a time limit from the relevant date, with the documents the rules prescribe.
Official source: cbic-gst.gov.inThis is general information, not advice for your situation; we confirm what applies to you before any work starts.
Questions we get asked
GST Notice and Refund Questions, Answered
How do I reply to a GST notice?
Online on the GST portal, within the time allowed, with an explanation and supporting documents. A reconciliation between your returns and books is usually the core of the reply.
What is a Letter of Undertaking in GST?
An undertaking filed online that lets you export goods or services without paying IGST. It is valid for one financial year and must be renewed each year.
When can I claim a GST refund?
For exports, for supplies to SEZs, for inverted duty structures where inputs are taxed higher than outputs, and in a few other cases, within the time limit the law sets.
Which sections do GST demand notices come under?
Demands are raised under Sections 73 and 74 for earlier periods and Section 74A for periods from FY 2024–25 onwards, depending on the period and whether fraud is alleged.
Can you represent us at the hearing?
Yes. Our Chartered Accountants attend personal hearings and present the reconciliation and documents.
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