Tax Notice

What to do after receiving an income tax notice

Do not panic or ignore the notice. Read the notice, preserve records and seek document-based guidance.

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Read the notice carefully

Check the notice type, assessment year, response date and issue mentioned.

Do not rely on verbal guesses. The notice copy and related records should be reviewed.

Keep PAN, ITR acknowledgement, AIS / Form 26AS, bank statements and supporting documents ready.

Early review helps avoid missing response deadlines.

Updated: 5/6/2026·5 min read·Tax notice, Income tax, Documents

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Yes. Use the document upload page and choose the matching service so the correct checklist appears.

Is the fee fixed before document review?+

No. Final fee depends on documents, facts, complexity and scope of work.

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