Notice reading
What the notice asks, under which provision, and by when, in plain language.
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Taxation
Income Tax Notices and Assessments
FinAura handles income tax notices from the first letter to the final order. We explain what the notice asks, gather the evidence, draft and file the reply, and represent you through assessment and, where needed, appeal. Every reply is reviewed by a Chartered Accountant before it is filed.
- Replies reviewed by Chartered Accountants
- Faceless assessment handled
- Bangalore and across India
What is covered
What We Handle
From the first notice to the final order.
Mismatch notices
Differences between your return and AIS explained with documents.
Scrutiny assessments
Questionnaires answered in faceless assessment, with submissions tracked.
Demand and rectification
Wrong demands rectified and genuine ones settled.
Appeals
Appeals prepared and represented before the appellate authorities.
Penalty proceedings
Replies to penalty notices, with the facts that support relief.
How the month runs
How We Handle a Notice
Understand, gather, reply and follow through.
Step 1
Understand
- Notice read
- Deadline noted
- Risk explained
Step 2
Gather
- Documents listed
- Reconciliations prepared
- Gaps closed
Step 3
Reply
- Reply drafted
- CA review
- Filed online
Step 4
Follow through
- Further queries
- Order reviewed
- Appeal if needed
Your part
What We Need From You
- 01The notice, or portal access
- 02The return and computation for the year
- 03Bank statements and documents asked for
Our part
What You Get
- The notice explained in plain language
- A reply that answers every point with evidence
- Representation through assessment
- Appeals prepared where an order is wrong
A common question
Should I worry about an income tax notice?
Not always. Many notices are automated: a mismatch with AIS, a missing document, a defective return. A clear reply with evidence usually closes them.
What matters is the deadline. An unanswered notice can lead to an order based only on the department's figures, which is much harder to undo.
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Who it is for
Who Comes to Us With a Notice
Individuals
Mismatch, high-value transaction and refund notices.
Businesses
Scrutiny assessments and TDS defaults.
NRIs
Notices on Indian income and property sales.
Anyone with a demand
Rectification, stay and appeal options.
The rules, in plain English
What the Law Says
Income-tax Act, 2025
In force from 1 April 2026
Income earned up to 31 March 2026 is still assessed under the Income-tax Act, 1961. From 1 April 2026 the 2025 Act applies, with a single 'tax year', renumbered sections and new form numbers under the Income-tax Rules, 2026.
Official source: incometax.gov.inIncome-tax law
Assessment
Returns can be processed, picked for scrutiny or reassessed within the time limits the law sets, mostly through faceless proceedings.
Official source: incometax.gov.inIncome-tax law
Appeals
Orders can be challenged before the appellate authority and then the tribunal, within the time limits for each.
Official source: incometax.gov.inThis is general information, not advice for your situation; we confirm what applies to you before any work starts.
Questions we get asked
Income Tax Notice Questions, Answered
How do I reply to an income tax notice?
Online on the income tax portal, within the time given, with a clear explanation and supporting documents.
What is faceless assessment?
Assessment done online without meeting the officer: questions and replies go through the portal, and hearings, where allowed, happen by video.
Can a wrong demand be corrected?
Yes. Clear mistakes can be rectified; disputes on facts or law go to appeal.
Which law applies to notices now?
Proceedings for income up to 31 March 2026 continue under the Income-tax Act, 1961; from 1 April 2026 the 2025 Act applies. We read each notice against the right law.
Often Taken Together
All 16 Taxation services01TaxationIncome Tax ReturnsReturns for individuals, proprietors, partnership firms, LLPs and companies, with the computations checked by a Chartered Accountant.02TaxationTDS and TCS ComplianceDeductions checked at source, challans paid, quarterly returns filed and certificates issued to your vendors and employees.03TaxationGST Notices, LUT and RefundsReplies to notices and scrutiny queries, letters of undertaking for exporters, and refund applications with the supporting workings.04TaxationTax Audit SupportPreparation of the tax audit report (Forms 3CA, 3CB and 3CD, and Form 26 from tax year 2026-27), prepared by our team and certified and signed by an associate practising Chartered Accountant.05Startups, Setup & GrowthAdvisory & Special ProjectsDue diligence, restructuring, CMA data and family business advisory, scoped as projects.06Accounting & FinanceAccounting & BookkeepingClean, current books every month, reviewed by a Chartered Accountant.