Income tax notice · 154

Rectification of a mistake

Either you asked for a mistake to be corrected or the officer proposes to correct one. If the correction increases your tax, you get a chance to be heard first.

Income tax · 154

Rectification of a mistake

Usually routine

Either you asked for a mistake to be corrected or the officer proposes to correct one. If the correction increases your tax, you get a chance to be heard first.

Time to respond
As given in the notice
What to do
Reply with the correct figures and proof
Professional reply
from₹1,199incl. 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 154 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 154

What is a 154 notice?

Rectification of a mistake. Either you asked for a mistake to be corrected or the officer proposes to correct one. If the correction increases your tax, you get a chance to be heard first.

How long do I have to reply to 154?

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

What should I do about 154?

Reply with the correct figures and proof. A professional reply through Claw starts at ₹1,199 including GST, or ₹999 when you book online after verifying your mobile.

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