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Notice Response
Tax Notice and Demand Response — Income Tax & GST
A tax or GST notice is not a verdict — it's an opportunity to set the record straight. Our expert-led notice desk handles scrutiny assessments, demand notices, show-cause notices and appellate proceedings with disciplined documentation and timely response.
What's Included
Notice analysis and risk assessment memo
Drafting of reply with documentary evidence
Online response on Income Tax / GST portal
Personal appearance before the Assessing Officer (where required)
Rectification, stay and instalment applications
Appeal drafting before CIT(A) / ITAT / GST Appellate Authority
Penalty waiver and compounding representations
Our Process
STEP 1
Notice Triage
Identify section, scope, statutory deadline and prima facie risk.
1–2 days
STEP 2
Document Gathering
Collect ledgers, returns, reconciliations and supporting evidence.
3–7 days
STEP 3
Drafting
Reasoned reply citing facts, law and case precedents.
3–5 days
STEP 4
Filing & Hearing
File response and appear before officer where required.
Within notice timeline
STEP 5
Follow-through
Order review, rectification / appeal where warranted.
30–60 days
Documents Required
- Copy of the notice (PDF + portal screenshot)
- Last 3 years ITR / GST returns (GSTR-1, 3B, 9, 2B)
- Audited financial statements and tax audit reports
- Bank statements and AIS / TIS / Form 26AS
- Invoices, contracts and supporting vouchers
- Earlier assessment orders and rectification orders
- Power of Attorney / Vakalatnama (where appearance needed)
Key Statutory References
| Item | Reference |
|---|---|
| Enquiry Notice | Section 142(1), Income Tax Act |
| Scrutiny Notice | Section 143(2), Income Tax Act |
| Reassessment | Section 148, Income Tax Act |
| Demand | Section 156, Income Tax Act |
| GST Non-fraud | Section 73, CGST Act |
| GST Fraud | Section 74, CGST Act |
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