Reply to refund deficiency memo RFD-03 and notice RFD-08

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Reply to refund deficiency memo RFD-03 and notice RFD-08

What this means, checked by a CA

A deficiency memo means your refund claim is incomplete and must be filed again; an RFD-08 notice means the officer plans to reject all or part of it. We fix the gaps and re-file fast, or file a point-by-point RFD-09 reply with a hearing request, and push for a reasoned order.

₹3,999

One time, + 18% GST

  • Delivered in 3 working days after the memo or notice and the original claim file are shared
  • Due: RFD-03: fresh application as soon as possible (time from original filing to memo is excluded from the two-year limit). RFD-08: reply in RFD-09 within 15 days or the time the officer fixes

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. RFD-03 or RFD-08 with annexures

    Exact grounds raised

  2. Original RFD-01, ARN and filing date

    Limitation and re-filing

  3. Documents already uploaded

    Can be reused in fresh claim

  4. Missing documents named in memo

    Cures the deficiency

  5. Reconciliations, invoices, FIRC, shipping dataOptional

    Answers inadmissibility points

  6. Cash and credit ledger after memo

    Confirms auto re-credit

DiscussionWhat we discuss · 5 items
  1. Is it a deficiency memo or a show cause notice?

    Fresh claim versus RFD-09 reply

  2. Is the memo really about a missing document or about limitation?

    Time bar needs Rule 92(3) process

  3. How many days remain in the two-year limit?

    Fresh claim must be within it

  4. Do you want a personal hearing?

    Rejection needs one; ask in writing

  5. Do you need more time to reply to RFD-08?

    Extension request within 20 days

FormsForms we file · 5 items
  1. Classify the memo or notice and list each ground

    Where: Internal. Due: Within 2 days of receipt

  2. Compute limitation for the fresh claim

    Two years from relevant date plus days between original RFD-01 and RFD-03

    Where: Internal. Due: Before re-filing

  3. After RFD-03: confirm ledger re-credit, file fresh RFD-01 with corrections (new ARN)

    Where: https://www.gst.gov.in. Due: As soon as possible within limitation

  4. After RFD-08: file RFD-09 reply with documents and hearing request; seek extension if needed

    Where: https://www.gst.gov.in. Due: Within 15 days of RFD-08 or the date fixed

  5. Attend hearing (up to three adjournments) and review RFD-06 order

    Where: https://www.gst.gov.in. Due: As notified

DeliverablesWhat you get · 3 items
  1. Fresh RFD-01 ARN or RFD-09 reply acknowledgement

    When: As filed

  2. Hearing submissions

    When: On hearing date

  3. RFD-06 order review note

    When: Within 7 days of order

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