Notice of demand, Sec 156 (now 289)

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Notice of demand, Sec 156 (now 289)

Who it is for: Sec 156 (now 289)

What this means, checked by a CA

This is a demand to pay tax. We check if it's right: if wrong, we rectify or appeal; if right, we tell you exactly what to pay before interest builds.

₹4,999

One time, + 18% GST

  • Delivered in 7 days
  • Due: 30 days to pay or act

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 · 7 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. Order and demand notice

    Basis of demand

  6. Computation and ITR

    Check the working

  7. Challans and Form 168

    Prove taxes paid

DiscussionWhat we discuss · 4 items
  1. Is the demand correct?

    Pay, rectify, or appeal

  2. Already paid?

    Most common error

  3. Want to appeal?

    30-day appeal clock

  4. Need a stay while appealing?

    Usually 20% payment for stay

FormsForms we file · 4 items
  1. Verify demand on portal

    Day 1

    Where: https://www.incometax.gov.in. Due: Day 1

  2. Response to outstanding demand

    Within 30 days

    Where: https://www.incometax.gov.in. Due: Within 30 days

  3. Pay via e-Pay Tax if correct

    Within 30 days (interest 1% a month after)

    Where: https://www.incometax.gov.in. Due: Within 30 days (interest 1% a month after)

  4. Rectification or appeal if wrong

    Appeal within 30 days

    Where: https://www.incometax.gov.in. Due: Appeal within 30 days

DeliverablesWhat you get · 2 items
  1. Response or payment proof

    Demand shows closed

    When: Weeks

  2. Appeal or stay acknowledgement if filed

    Hearing later

    When: Months

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