Income tax notice · 144B

Faceless show-cause or draft order

In a faceless assessment, the department proposes additions to your income and asks why they should not be made. Your reply decides the final order.

Income tax · 144B

Faceless show-cause or draft order

Needs a reply

In a faceless assessment, the department proposes additions to your income and asks why they should not be made. Your reply decides the final order.

Time to respond
As given, often 7 days or less
What to do
Reply with evidence and ask for a video hearing if needed
Professional reply
from₹8,699incl. 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 144B 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 144B

What is a 144B notice?

Faceless show-cause or draft order. In a faceless assessment, the department proposes additions to your income and asks why they should not be made. Your reply decides the final order.

How long do I have to reply to 144B?

As given, often 7 days or less. The date printed on your notice always takes priority.

What should I do about 144B?

Reply with evidence and ask for a video hearing if needed. A professional reply through Claw starts at ₹8,699 including GST, or ₹6,999 when you book online after verifying your mobile.

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