Best judgment assessment, Sec 144 (now 271)

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Best judgment assessment, Sec 144 (now 271)

What this means, checked by a CA

The officer may assess you on available facts because earlier notices weren't answered. We reply now to get the full facts considered.

₹4,999

One time, + 18% GST

  • Per hearing
  • Due: Date in the show-cause

How we do it: IDFD

Every case runs through the same four steps: Information, Discussion, Forms, Deliverables. You see each one ticked as it happens.

InformationWhat we need from you · 6 items
  1. PAN

    Identity on the case and portal

  2. Notice, all pages, with DIN

    Section, deadline, what is asked

  3. Date the notice was received

    Starts the reply clock

  4. Portal access (OTP with client during work)

    To view and respond on the portal

  5. Earlier notices not replied

    Understand the gap

  6. ITR, bank statements, proofs

    Present full facts

DiscussionWhat we discuss · 3 items
  1. Why were earlier notices missed?

    Explain non-compliance

  2. What income did the officer estimate?

    Counter with facts

  3. Can all documents be given now?

    Strength of reply

FormsForms we file · 2 items
  1. Reply to show-cause with full documents

    Date in notice

    Where: https://www.incometax.gov.in. Due: Date in notice

  2. Request for hearing

    With reply

    Where: https://www.incometax.gov.in. Due: With reply

DeliverablesWhat you get · 2 items
  1. Reply acknowledgement

    Order on actual facts

    When: Months

  2. Note on appeal options

    Appeal within 30 days if adverse

    When: After order

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