Income tax notice · 143(2)

Return selected for scrutiny

Your return has been picked for a detailed assessment. Questions follow under section 142(1), and the case is usually handled faceless through the e-filing portal.

Income tax · 143(2)

Return selected for scrutiny

Needs a reply

Your return has been picked for a detailed assessment. Questions follow under section 142(1), and the case is usually handled faceless through the e-filing portal.

Time to respond
As given in the notice
What to do
Plan the scrutiny with your professional and answer each query
Professional reply
from₹9,999incl. GST

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(2) 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(2)

What is a 143(2) notice?

Return selected for scrutiny. Your return has been picked for a detailed assessment. Questions follow under section 142(1), and the case is usually handled faceless through the e-filing portal.

How long do I have to reply to 143(2)?

As given in the notice. The date printed on your notice always takes priority.

What should I do about 143(2)?

Plan the scrutiny with your professional and answer each query. A professional reply through Claw starts at ₹9,999 including GST, or ₹7,999 when you book online after verifying your mobile.

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