Penalty notice, Sec 270A / 274 (now 439 / 471)

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Penalty notice, Sec 270A / 274 (now 439 / 471)

What this means, checked by a CA

A penalty is proposed for under-reporting. Penalty can be 50% of tax, or 200% for misreporting; we reply on facts and check if immunity is available.

₹4,999

One time, + 18% GST

  • Delivered in 7 days
  • 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 · 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. Assessment order

    Basis of penalty

  6. Penalty show-cause

    Exact charge

  7. Proof of disclosure in return

    Defence

DiscussionWhat we discuss · 3 items
  1. Under-reporting or misreporting charged?

    Exposure level

  2. Was the income disclosed somewhere?

    Defence

  3. Immunity possible (pay and don't appeal)?

    Cost comparison

FormsForms we file · 2 items
  1. Reply to penalty show-cause

    Date in notice

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

  2. Immunity application if chosen

    Within 1 month of the assessment order

    Where: https://www.incometax.gov.in. Due: Within 1 month of the assessment order

DeliverablesWhat you get · 2 items
  1. Reply acknowledgement

    Penalty order or drop

    When: Months

  2. Note on appeal options

    Appeal if levied

    When: After order

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