Income tax notice · 133(6)

Request for information

The department is asking for specific information, often about a high-value transaction, a bank account or a payment. It is a request, not an assessment, but it must be answered.

Income tax · 133(6)

Request for information

Needs a reply

The department is asking for specific information, often about a high-value transaction, a bank account or a payment. It is a request, not an assessment, but it must be answered.

Time to respond
Date printed on the notice
What to do
Send the information asked for, nothing more
Professional reply
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Section 133(6) is numbered under the Income-tax Act, 1961, which governs returns up to FY 2025-26. A notice for tax year 2026-27 onwards, under the Income-tax Act, 2025, carries a new section number. Your professional maps it for you.

Questions about 133(6)

What is a 133(6) notice?

Request for information. The department is asking for specific information, often about a high-value transaction, a bank account or a payment. It is a request, not an assessment, but it must be answered.

How long do I have to reply to 133(6)?

Date printed on the notice. The date printed on your notice always takes priority.

What should I do about 133(6)?

Send the information asked for, nothing more. A professional reply through Claw starts at ₹2,499 including GST, or ₹1,999 when you book online after verifying your mobile.

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