Reassessment, Sec 148A / 148 (now 281 / 280)

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Reassessment, Sec 148A / 148 (now 281 / 280)

What this means, checked by a CA

The department believes some income escaped tax. We check the time limit and the information first, then reply with evidence before any reopening.

₹4,999

One time, + 18% GST

  • Per hearing
  • Due: As stated 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. Show-cause and information relied on

    What they found

  6. ITR for that year

    What was reported

  7. Evidence for the flagged transaction

    Defence

DiscussionWhat we discuss · 3 items
  1. Which transaction and year?

    Scope

  2. Within time limit: 3 years, or 5 if ₹50 lakh+?

    Possible defence

  3. Was it already reported or explained?

    Main defence

FormsForms we file · 3 items
  1. Reply to show-cause with evidence

    As stated in notice

    Where: https://www.incometax.gov.in. Due: As stated in notice

  2. Return in response if reopening notice issued

    As in notice

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

  3. Assessment submissions

    Dates in notice

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

DeliverablesWhat you get · 2 items
  1. Reply acknowledgement

    Order on whether to reopen

    When: Weeks

  2. Plain-language note

    Assessment if reopened

    When: Months

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