Your return was processed and compared with the department's records, such as AIS and Form 26AS. It shows a refund, a demand or no change. A demand usually comes from a mismatch in TDS, interest or deductions.
Income tax · 143(1)
Intimation after processing
Usually routine
Your return was processed and compared with the department's records, such as AIS and Form 26AS. It shows a refund, a demand or no change. A demand usually comes from a mismatch in TDS, interest or deductions.
Time to respond
30 days if it shows a demand
What to do
Check the mismatch, then pay, file a rectification or disagree online
Professional reply
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The date printed on your notice always wins over the usual period shown here. Law: Income-tax Act, 1961.
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Section 143(1) 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 143(1)
What is a 143(1) notice?
Intimation after processing. Your return was processed and compared with the department's records, such as AIS and Form 26AS. It shows a refund, a demand or no change. A demand usually comes from a mismatch in TDS, interest or deductions.
How long do I have to reply to 143(1)?
30 days if it shows a demand. The date printed on your notice always takes priority.
What should I do about 143(1)?
Check the mismatch, then pay, file a rectification or disagree online. A professional reply through Claw starts at ₹1,199 including GST, or ₹999 when you book online after verifying your mobile.
