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Reply to refund deficiency memo RFD-03 and notice RFD-08
- 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.
- Deadline: 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
- Done in 3 working days after the memo or notice and the original claim file are shared
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- RFD-03 or RFD-08 with annexures
- Is it a deficiency memo or a show cause notice?
- Classify the memo or notice and list each ground
- Fresh RFD-01 ARN or RFD-09 reply acknowledgement
Reply to refund deficiency memo RFD-03…
RFD-03: fresh application as…
- IWhat we need from you6 documents
- DQuestions for you5 questions
- FForms5 steps
- DWhat you getFresh RFD-01 ARN or RFD-09…
Answer in brief
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.
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- RFD-03 or RFD-08 with annexures
- Original RFD-01, ARN and filing date
- Documents already uploaded
- Missing documents named in memo
- Reconciliations, invoices, FIRC, shipping dataOptional
- Cash and credit ledger after memo
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₹3,999
₹3,999 + ₹719.82 GST = ₹4,718.82
One time. 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
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