July 8, 2025

Received an income tax notice and worried? Don’t panic.Notices from the Income Tax Department are common — and in most cases, they’re just requests for clarification, correction, or routine assessment. In this blog, we break down: Common Types of Income Tax Notices Section Notice Type What It Means 139(9) Defective Return Your ITR has missing or incorrect info 143(1) Intimation Adjustment or refund confirmation 143(2) Scrutiny Notice Selected for detailed assessment 148 Income Escaped Assessment Dept believes some income was not reported 245 Refund Adjustment Refund being adjusted against past demand 133(6) Information Request Details sought about financial transactions 142(1) Inquiry Before Assessment Documents/information required for assessment What Should You Do If You Receive a Notice? First: Read it carefully. Check:  Second: Do not ignore it. Even if it looks harmless, always acknowledge and take timely action. How to Respond to the Most Common Notices 143(1) — Intimation 139(9) — Defective Return 148 — Income Escaped Assessment 245 — Refund Adjustment Common Triggers for Notices What Happens If You Ignore the Notice? Real-Life Example Mr. Naveen filed his return claiming ₹25,000 refund.A few weeks later, he received a 143(1) intimation showing a TDS mismatch — AIS had extra ₹10,000 FD interest not reported. ✅ He responded in time and filed a revised return → refund processed after correction.⚠️ Had he ignored it, refund could’ve been denied with penalty interest. How BizGuardian Helps You Handle Notices Smoothly 👉 Don’t panic — just contact us and we’ll take it from there.[ Email: support@bizguardian.in / WhatsApp : 9003009901]