Tax notices
Inquiry before assessment, Sec 142(1) (now 268(1))
- The officer wants a return or documents before assessing.
- Deadline: Date given in the notice
- Done in 7 days
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- PAN
- What exactly is asked?
- Reply with documents on e-Proceedings
- Reply acknowledgement
Inquiry before assessment, Sec 142(1)…
Date given in the notice
- IWhat we need from you7 documents
- DQuestions for you3 questions
- FForms3 steps
- DWhat you getReply acknowledgement
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The officer wants a return or documents before assessing. A complete, timely reply avoids a best-judgment assessment and penalty.
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