Tax Notice by June 30? Your ITR Is Under Scrutiny
The Income Tax Department can send scrutiny notices under Section 143(2) until June 30 for returns filed in FY 2025-26. If you get one, do not panic — but do not ignore it either. Here is what triggers these notices and exactly what to do.
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Key Takeaways
Log in to incometax.gov.in right now and check your e-filing inbox — scrutiny notices are served electronically, not by post.
Gather all supporting documents — Form 16, bank statements, investment proofs, and rent receipts — before the response deadline mentioned in the notice.
Respond within the time given in the notice (usually 15–30 days) through the compliance portal; never ignore or miss this deadline.
The Income Tax Department can send scrutiny notices under Section 143(2) until June 30 for returns filed in FY 2025-26. If you get one, do not panic — but do not ignore it either. Here is what triggers these notices and exactly what to do.
Here's what happened: June 30 is the legal deadline for the Income Tax Department to issue scrutiny notices under Section 143(2) for ITRs filed in FY 2025-26.. Scrutiny notices are triggered by mismatches in income, high-value transactions, large deductions claimed, or AI-flagged anomalies in your ITR.. Taxpayers who filed late returns, switched jobs, had multiple Form 16s, or reported foreign assets face a higher chance of receiving such notices..
What you should do: Log in to incometax.gov.in right now and check your e-filing inbox — scrutiny notices are served electronically, not by post.. Gather all supporting documents — Form 16, bank statements, investment proofs, and rent receipts — before the response deadline mentioned in the notice.. Respond within the time given in the notice (usually 15–30 days) through the compliance portal; never ignore or miss this deadline..
Pro tip: If your declared income is significantly lower than your Annual Information Statement (AIS) data, the IT system auto-flags your return — download your AIS now and check for mismatches before a notice arrives.
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