IT & GST Notice Handling
Received a notice from the Income Tax Department or the GST portal? Don't panic — get expert help understanding it, responding on time, and resolving it correctly.
What Is IT & GST Notice Handling?
Tax notices arrive for many reasons — an automated intimation under Section 143(1) flagging a mismatch, a defective-return notice under Section 139(9), a reassessment notice under Section 148, or a scrutiny notice under Section 142(1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. On the GST side, notices typically take the form of a show-cause notice under the CGST Act asking why action shouldn't be taken against you, or a mismatch notice flagging discrepancies between GSTR-1, GSTR-3B and GSTR-2B/2A. Each notice has its own response window and consequences for missing it — ranging from penalties and best-judgment assessment to GST registration cancellation. We read the notice, identify exactly what's being asked, and prepare a clear, documented response before the deadline.
Who Should Use This Service
Taxpayers who received an income tax intimation or notice and are unsure what it means or requires.
Businesses served a GST show-cause or mismatch notice needing a reconciled, timely reply.
Anyone facing scrutiny assessment under the Income Tax Act or GST law, needing representation and documentation support.
Taxpayers with notices for earlier assessment years or GST periods that remain unresolved.
What We Cover
Income Tax Notice Response
Review and respond to notices under sections like 143(1), 139(9), 148 and scrutiny assessment notices.
GST Notice Response
Reply to show-cause notices, mismatch notices and GSTR discrepancy communications.
Scrutiny & Assessment Support
Documentation and representation support during detailed tax or GST scrutiny.
Notice Tracking & Reminders
We track response deadlines so you never miss a due date.
Documents Required
Copy of the notice — with the reference/DIN number and issuing section clearly visible.
Relevant return filed — the ITR or GST return the notice relates to.
Supporting documents — invoices, bank statements, Form 26AS/AIS or GSTR reconciliations, as relevant to the notice.
Prior correspondence — any earlier notices or replies on the same matter.
How It Works
Share the Notice
Upload or forward the notice you received — we review it the same day.
Assessment
We identify what's being asked and what documents or clarifications are needed.
Response Preparation
We draft a clear, accurate response or reconciliation on your behalf.
Submission & Follow-up
Filed on the relevant portal, with follow-up until it's resolved.
Timeline
Response drafting typically takes 1–3 working days once the notice and supporting documents are shared, though the deadline stated on the notice itself always governs — some responses are due within 15 days, others sooner, so we confirm your exact window on the same day you share the notice.
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Common Mistakes to Avoid
Ignoring the notice until the response deadline passes, which forecloses options and can lead to a best-judgment order.
Drafting a response without first reconciling the underlying return, books or GST data referenced in the notice.
Submitting an incomplete set of documentary evidence, prompting a follow-up notice and further delay.
Not tracking the notice and response thread on the income tax or GST portal for timely follow-up.
Frequently Asked Questions
I got a notice — what should I do first?
Don't ignore it. Share it with us as soon as possible so we can check the response deadline, identify the section under which it was issued, and determine what's required.
What happens if I don't respond to a tax or GST notice?
Ignoring a notice can lead to penalties, best-judgment assessments under Section 144, GST registration cancellation, or blocked filings — timely, documented response is important.
Can you handle notices for past years?
Yes, we regularly help with notices relating to earlier assessment years or GST tax periods, including reassessment notices under Section 148.
What is a Section 143(1) intimation?
It's an automated intimation from the Income Tax Department comparing your filed return with its own computation, often flagging arithmetical errors, mismatches, or a refund/demand — most are routine but need review.
What's the difference between a GST show-cause notice and a mismatch notice?
A show-cause notice under the CGST Act asks why action shouldn't be taken against you (such as registration cancellation or demand), while a mismatch notice flags discrepancies between GSTR-1, GSTR-3B and GSTR-2B/2A that need reconciliation and explanation.
How quickly do I need to respond to a notice?
Deadlines vary by notice type — some allow 15–30 days, others far less — so we review the notice immediately on receipt and confirm your exact response window before drafting a reply.
What happens if I don't respond to a tax notice?
The department can proceed to a best-judgment assessment or impose a penalty without your input, and unresolved notices can escalate to recovery proceedings, so timely response matters even if you disagree with the notice.
Can a notice be resolved without visiting the tax office?
Most income tax and GST notices today are handled entirely online through the respective portals, including uploading your reply and supporting documents — a physical visit is rarely required.