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    Key takeaways
    • Taxpex fee for Income Tax & GST Notice Reply: ₹2,499 — Simple intimation · CA-drafted · Portal upload · Closure follow-up
    • Typical turnaround: 7 working days
    • 24-hour free notice review
    • Full 26AS / AIS / TIS reconciliation
    • Detailed reply drafting
    • Case-law citations
    • Partner CA sign-off
    Applicability

    Who needs Income Tax & GST Notice Reply?

    If any of these describe your business, this service is either mandatory or strongly recommended.

    Most common

    Salaried Individuals

    Received a 139(9) defective return notice or 143(1) intimation? We reconcile your ITR with 26AS/AIS and file a clean reply the same week.

    Professionals & Freelancers

    44ADA presumptive assessment mismatches, high-value transaction notices under 148 — we handle the full life cycle including CIT(A) appeals.

    Companies & LLPs

    143(2) scrutiny, 142(1) additional info, transfer-pricing 92CA references and 148 re-openings — drafted by senior CAs with case law.

    Traders & Small Business

    GST scrutiny (ASMT-10), DRC-01A pre-SCN and DRC-01 show-cause notices — reconciled, replied and closed without escalation.

    E-commerce Sellers

    GSTR-2B vs 3B mismatch notices, 194-O TDS mismatch queries, high refund claim scrutiny — full reconciliation + reply.

    Startups

    Angel tax notices under 56(2)(viib), DPIIT exemption disputes, 148 re-openings on share premium — senior CA + tax counsel where needed.

    NRIs & Foreign Assessees

    Foreign asset schedule notices, DTAA / TRC disputes, 195 short-deduction cases — with cross-border tax expertise.

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    Documents required

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    1. 01
      The Notice PDF
      as received (with DIN)
    2. 02
      Filed ITR / GST Return
      for the relevant year
    3. 03
      26AS + AIS + TIS
      downloaded from IT portal
    4. 04
      Books / Ledgers
      financial statements
    5. 05
      PAN + Aadhaar
      of assessee / authorised signatory
    6. 06
      Vendor Invoices
      for material items in question
    7. 07
      IT / GST Portal Login
      for e-Proceedings access
    8. 08
      Bank Statements
      for the notice year
    Process

    Income Tax & GST Notice Reply in 4 simple steps

    A modern, fully digital workflow — no office visits, no paperwork chaos.

    01

    Free Notice Review (24 hours)

    Share the notice PDF on WhatsApp. A senior CA reviews within 24 hours and gives a clear assessment — risk level, response strategy, expected outcome, fee.

    02

    Document Collection & Diagnosis

    We collect ITR / GST returns, 26AS, AIS, TIS, ledgers and bank statements; reconcile every figure; and pinpoint the exact cause of the notice.

    03

    Reply Drafting + Partner Review

    A detailed reply with annexures, case-law citations and reconciliations drafted, reviewed by a partner CA, shared for approval, and filed on the portal.

    04

    Follow-up & Closure

    We track till closure — additional info, hearings, video-conference representation, rectification, appeal. All included in one fee.

    Trusted across industries

    Trusted by founders, startups & businesses across India.

    Salaried
    Professionals
    Startups
    D2C / Retail
    Ecommerce
    Real Estate
    Manufacturing
    SaaS / IT
    Agencies
    Healthcare
    Education
    Hospitality
    Construction
    Media
    Services
    Travel
    Agritech
    NRIs
    Salaried
    Professionals
    Startups
    D2C / Retail
    Ecommerce
    Real Estate
    Manufacturing
    SaaS / IT
    Agencies
    Healthcare
    Education
    Hospitality
    Construction
    Media
    Services
    Travel
    Agritech
    NRIs
    Salaried
    Professionals
    Startups
    D2C / Retail
    Ecommerce
    Real Estate
    Manufacturing
    SaaS / IT
    Agencies
    Healthcare
    Education
    Hospitality
    Construction
    Media
    Services
    Travel
    Agritech
    NRIs
    Salaried
    Professionals
    Startups
    D2C / Retail
    Ecommerce
    Real Estate
    Manufacturing
    SaaS / IT
    Agencies
    Healthcare
    Education
    Hospitality
    Construction
    Media
    Services
    Travel
    Agritech
    NRIs
    Businesses we commonly serve

    Founders selling on India's biggest platforms trust Taxpex.

    We help sellers, freelancers and D2C brands register GST for the marketplaces they invoice on.

    Amazon
    Flipkart
    Meesho
    Shopify
    Razorpay
    Zoho
    Tally
    PhonePe
    Paytm
    IndiaMART
    Jio
    Swiggy
    Blinkit
    Zomato
    Urban Company
    Delhivery
    Myntra
    Nykaa
    Ajio
    BigBasket
    Amazon
    Flipkart
    Meesho
    Shopify
    Razorpay
    Zoho
    Tally
    PhonePe
    Paytm
    IndiaMART
    Jio
    Swiggy
    Blinkit
    Zomato
    Urban Company
    Delhivery
    Myntra
    Nykaa
    Ajio
    BigBasket

    Brand names shown are for illustration of businesses commonly served — no official partnership implied.

    Testimonials

    Loved by founders, freelancers & growing brands.

    4.9· 512+ Google reviews · Income Tax & GST Notice Reply
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    Dr. Meera Iyer
    Consultant Doctor · Chennai
    Google

    148 notice for AY 2018–19 for a ₹22 lakh property sale. Taxpex reconciled it with 26AS, filed a detailed reply — closure order in 4 months. Zero tax add-back.

    Verified Client
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    Rakesh Malhotra
    MD, Manufacturing · Ludhiana
    Google

    143(2) scrutiny with 12 requisitions. Partner CA attended 3 video hearings on my behalf. Assessment closed at returned income. Textbook execution.

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    Priya Nair
    SaaS Founder · Bengaluru
    Google

    Angel tax 56(2)(viib) on ₹4 Cr share premium. Taxpex + tax counsel argued DCF valuation and DPIIT exemption. Got a NIL demand. Startups need this team.

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    Vikram Shah
    D2C Founder · Mumbai
    Google

    Two DRC-01 SCNs for GSTR-2B vs 3B mismatches worth ₹18 lakh. Reconciled to zero, closure orders in 60 days. Saved us from a payment we didn't owe.

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    Amit Kapoor
    Trader · Delhi
    Google

    ASMT-10 for ₹6 lakh alleged ITC excess. Turned out to be a portal glitch — they compiled the RFD-01 refund proof. Case closed with an apology from the officer.

    Verified Client
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    Neha Sharma
    Salaried (High Networth) · Gurugram
    Google

    Got a 143(1)(a) intimation adjusting my HRA. Taxpex filed a rectification u/s 154 — corrected in 3 weeks. Refund of ₹1.4 lakh released.

    Verified Client
    Why Taxpex

    Modern CA consultancy, built for founders

    A premium experience usually reserved for big firms — at startup-friendly pricing.

    Rated 4.9/5
    200+
    Indian businesses served

    From D2C founders in Bengaluru to consultants in Chennai — we deliver income tax & gst notice reply with CA supervision across 28 states and 8 UTs.

    200+ Notices Closed

    Across IT, GST, TDS, ROC, FEMA and stock-exchange notices. Every reply backed by case law and section references.

    Same-day Response Start

    Most clients share the notice today; we have a draft ready within 3–5 working days. No 'we'll get back to you next week'.

    Confidentiality First

    Strict NDA. Sensitive financial data accessed only by the assigned CA + partner. Never discussed on calls or WhatsApp groups.

    Direct WhatsApp Line to CA

    You message the actual CA handling your file — not a coordinator. Live status updates with portal screenshots.

    Appeals & Tribunal Support

    If the order goes against you, we draft and file CIT(A), GST appellate authority and ITAT / GSTAT appeals — no separate lawyer needed.

    Free Root-Cause Audit

    Every engagement includes a free root-cause audit so you never receive the same notice next year.

    Transparent Pricing

    One simple price. Everything included.

    Scrutiny / SCN engagements from ₹9,999. Appeals quoted custom based on tax effect.

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    What's included
    8 features
    24-hour free notice review
    Full 26AS / AIS / TIS reconciliation
    Detailed reply drafting
    Case-law citations
    Partner CA sign-off
    Portal filing and DIN tracking
    Closure follow-up till order
    Root-cause audit report
    Free bonuses
    Worth ₹4,000
    Free next-year prevention checklist₹1,500
    Free hearing prep call (30 min)₹2,500
    The complete guide

    Income Tax & GST Notice Reply — everything you need to know

    A CA-authored, plain-English guide to notice types, response windows, faceless assessment, hearings and appeals.

    What is a tax notice — and how do you verify it's genuine?

    A tax notice is an official communication from the Income Tax Department (CPC, AO, NeAC, or local AO) or the GST department (Range Superintendent, Assistant/Deputy/Joint Commissioner) sent to a taxpayer to seek information, communicate a demand or convey the outcome of a proceeding. Every genuine notice carries a Document Identification Number (DIN), the section under which it is issued, the assessment/financial year and the response window.

    You can verify any income-tax notice on the e-Filing portal under e-Proceedings → Notices/Orders by entering the DIN. For GST, notices are verifiable on the GST portal under Services → User Services → View Additional Notices. Any notice without a DIN issued after 1 October 2019 is treated as invalid.

    Income tax notices — the full taxonomy

    SectionNotice TypeResponse Window
    139(9)Defective Return15 days
    142(1)Enquiry Before AssessmentAs specified (usually 15 days)
    143(1)Intimation (auto-computed)30 days
    143(1)(a)Proposed adjustment (auto)30 days
    143(2)Notice for Scrutiny6 months from year-end of return filing
    143(3)Assessment OrderAppeal within 30 days
    148Income Escaping AssessmentAs specified in notice
    148A(b)Show-cause before 148Minimum 7 days
    156Demand Notice30 days to pay
    245Refund Adjustment Intimation30 days to object
    271(1)(c)Concealment PenaltyAs per notice
    270AUnder-reporting / mis-reporting penaltyAs per notice

    GST notices — the ones you'll actually see

    FormPurposeSection
    ASMT-10Scrutiny of return61
    ASMT-14Assessment order (best-judgment)62
    DRC-01APre-SCN intimationRule 142(1A)
    DRC-01Show-cause notice73 (non-fraud) / 74 (fraud)
    DRC-07Summary of order (demand)73/74
    ADT-01Departmental audit65
    REG-17SCN for cancellation of registration29
    RVN-01Notice for revisional proceeding108

    Faceless assessment — how modern hearings work

    Since 2020, income-tax assessments and appeals are conducted under the Faceless Assessment Scheme — the assessee never meets the assessing officer physically. All notices, submissions, hearings and orders happen online via the e-Filing portal's e-Proceedings module. Hearings, if any, are conducted over Video Conference (VC).

    • Notices delivered to the registered email + e-Filing portal simultaneously
    • Replies uploaded via e-Proceedings module (PDF + supporting documents)
    • VC hearings on request or if the officer requires oral submissions
    • Draft assessment order (SCN) shared before the final order — final chance to reply
    • Final order digitally signed by the NeAC (National e-Assessment Centre)

    How Taxpex handles a notice — step by step

    1. Free 24-hour diagnostic

    Share the notice on WhatsApp. Within 24 hours you get a written assessment: notice type, risk level, response strategy, expected outcome, exact fee and timeline. No obligation.

    2. Engagement letter + POA

    If you choose to proceed, we send an engagement letter with fixed scope and fee, and a Power of Attorney to represent you before the AO / GST officer.

    3. Reconciliation

    We reconcile every figure in the notice with your ITR / GST returns, 26AS, AIS, TIS, GSTR-1/2B/3B, ledgers, bank statements and vendor invoices. This is the actual work — 70% of our time.

    4. Reply drafting + partner review

    A detailed reply drafted with facts, law (section + rule references) and case-law citations. Every reply is peer-reviewed by a partner CA before you approve it.

    5. Filing + follow-up

    Reply filed on e-Proceedings / GST portal with SRN capture. We follow up till closure — additional-info responses, VC hearings and rectifications all included.

    Video conference hearings — what actually happens

    Under faceless assessment, if the officer requests an oral submission or the assessee requests a hearing, a Video Conference (VC) is scheduled on the e-Filing portal. The assessee (or authorised representative) logs in at the scheduled time, joins the VC, presents oral submissions and answers questions. Sessions are recorded.

    • VC scheduled with 3–5 working days' advance notice
    • Authorised representative (CA / lawyer with POA) can appear on your behalf
    • Duration: typically 30–60 minutes per session; may span multiple sessions
    • All oral submissions are captured in written minutes and used in the final order
    • Recording is retained by the department for 7 years

    Appeals — when the order goes against you

    If the final assessment / demand order is unfavorable, an appeal can be filed within 30 days. Appeals move through a defined hierarchy — Taxpex handles every level end-to-end without you needing to find a separate lawyer.

    LevelForumTimeline
    1st appeal (IT)CIT (Appeals) — faceless30 days from order
    2nd appeal (IT)ITAT (Income Tax Appellate Tribunal)60 days from CIT(A) order
    3rd appeal (IT)High Court120 days from ITAT order
    1st appeal (GST)Appellate Authority (Commissioner Appeals)3 months from order
    2nd appeal (GST)GSTAT (GST Appellate Tribunal)3 months from Appellate order
    RectificationSection 154 (IT) / Section 161 (GST)4 years from order

    10 common notice-handling mistakes

    • Ignoring the notice — always leads to best-judgment assessment u/s 144
    • Replying without reconciling with 26AS / AIS / TIS first
    • Not attaching supporting documents (invoices, bank statements)
    • Using generic templates instead of section-specific arguments
    • Missing the VC hearing — treated as no oral submission
    • Filing a rectification when an appeal is warranted (or vice versa)
    • Paying the demand before filing appeal (weakens legal position — 10–20% is enough)
    • Signing 'consent to draft order' without full reconciliation review
    • Missing the 30-day appeal window because of postal delays
    • DIY reply on complex cases (148, 143(2), DRC-01) — always engage a senior CA

    Transparent pricing for every kind of notice

    EngagementScopeFee (from)
    Intimation / defective return139(9), 143(1), 245, simple GST intimations₹2,499
    Scrutiny / SCN143(2)/(3), 142(1), ASMT-10, DRC-01/01A₹9,999
    Angel tax / share premium56(2)(viib), DPIIT-exemption defence₹15,000
    148 re-openingFull re-assessment defence₹25,000
    CIT(A) appealGrounds, SoF, paper book, hearing₹18,000
    ITAT / GSTAT appealFull tribunal representationCustom

    The Taxpex prevention playbook — how to never see the same notice again

    • Reconcile 26AS + AIS + TIS with your ITR every quarter, not just at year-end
    • Reconcile GSTR-1 vs GSTR-3B vs GSTR-2B every month before filing
    • Never claim ITC on invoices missing from GSTR-2B — no exceptions
    • Report every high-value transaction (SFT) proactively — even if AIS misses it
    • For 44ADA / 44AD, maintain a basic income + expense sheet even if not mandatory
    • For share premium raises, obtain a Merchant Banker's valuation before allotment
    • For NRI payments, always file 15CA / 15CB even for small amounts
    • For MSME vendors, pay within 45 days or expect a MSME-1 + 43B(h) notice

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    Content refreshed against the latest CBIC / CBDT / MCA notifications and portal changes.

    Reviewed by Chartered Accountant
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    1. 15 September 2026
      Reviewed rates, forms and portal workflow for Income Tax & GST Notice Reply. Verified against latest CBIC/CBDT notifications.
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      Refreshed FAQ set, added new penalty examples and jurisdiction notes.
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