Income TaxFY 2026-27
Income Tax Notice Severity Calculator
Got a notice? Score its severity, see the urgency window, and get the recommended action — based on the section, demand amount and your situation.
Notice details
Section
Severity
High
Score: 7/10 · Act within: 7 days
Recommended action
Engage a CA/lawyer immediately — draft a structured reply with annexures and supporting evidence.
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- First-time response — ensure documentary evidence is ready
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Heuristic scoring tool. Does not substitute professional advice. For high-value notices (above ₹10 lakh) or notices u/s 148 / 271 / 132 / 153A, engage a CA or tax counsel immediately.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
What's the most common notice — and is it serious?+
Sec 143(1) intimation is the most common — it's the system's auto-processed result of your ITR. Usually informational; only act if there's a refund (claim it) or demand (review and pay/dispute within 30 days).
I got a Sec 148 notice — what now?+
This is reassessment for income that allegedly escaped assessment. Engage a CA / tax counsel right away. You have a strict timeline (typically 30 days) to file the return + objection. Sec 148A grants a pre-issue hearing — use it.
Can I get an extension to respond?+
Yes — you can file an adjournment request via the e-filing portal citing genuine reasons (illness, document gathering, professional advisor's availability). Don't ignore the notice — non-compliance attracts penalty u/s 272A and best-judgment assessment u/s 144.
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