A scrutiny notice from the Income Tax Department demands accurate, timely responses. Suhas Patil & Co prepares your case and represents you through every stage.
When the Income Tax Department selects a return for scrutiny under Section 143(2), it means an assessing officer will examine whether the income declared, deductions claimed, and tax paid are correct. A scrutiny notice is not an accusation, but it requires a structured, evidence-backed response filed within the deadline stated in the notice.
For salaried professionals, business owners, and companies in Mumbai, an inadequate or late response can result in additions to income, disallowance of deductions, and demand notices with interest and penalties. Suhas Patil & Co has handled scrutiny cases for clients across Bandra Kurla Complex and the wider Mumbai area, preparing responses that are factual, complete, and submitted on time.
Scrutiny cases range from limited scrutiny, where the department asks about one or two specific items, to complete scrutiny, which covers the entire return. Common triggers include large cash deposits, high-value transactions reported in Form 26AS, mismatch between ITR and TDS data, and significant deductions under Sections 80C, 80D or capital gains claims.
Whether you have received a notice under Section 143(2) or a subsequent demand under Section 156, our team reviews your original return, identifies the gap, and builds a documented response that stands up to examination.
A complete response service from notice review to final order.
We read the notice carefully, identify every issue raised, and explain what the department is asking for in plain terms.
We prepare a checklist of records needed, from bank statements and purchase invoices to contract notes and TDS certificates, and help you compile them.
We write a structured, factual submission addressing each query, supported by the documents gathered, and review it before filing.
Our team attends the personal hearing before the Income Tax Officer on your behalf, presenting the case and answering questions.
Once the assessment order is received, we review it for correctness and advise on whether an appeal before the CIT(A) is warranted.
Read the notice carefully to note the deadline and the specific issues raised. Do not ignore it. Contact a tax professional as early as possible so there is time to gather documents and prepare a proper response.
Under current timelines, a scrutiny assessment must be completed within 12 months from the end of the assessment year in which the return was filed. The actual duration depends on the complexity of the case and the number of hearings required.
Yes. Our team attends hearings at the Income Tax Department offices on behalf of clients based in Mumbai and Bandra Kurla Complex, presenting submissions and responding to officer queries directly.
If you do not respond within the deadline, the assessing officer can complete the assessment ex-parte, meaning without your input. This typically results in additions to your income and a demand notice for additional tax, interest, and penalties.
No. A tax audit under Section 44AB is a statutory requirement for businesses above a turnover threshold, conducted by a CA. Scrutiny under Section 143(2) is initiated by the Income Tax Department to verify a filed return. They are separate processes.
Yes. We handle responses to Section 148 notices, which involve the department reopening a past assessment on the grounds that income was not fully declared. These require careful review of the original return and supporting records.
Suhas Patil & Co is located in Bandra Kurla Complex and works with individuals and businesses across Mumbai on income tax scrutiny responses and representation.
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