TDS notice · 201

Assessee in default for TDS

An order treating you as in default for TDS you did not deduct or pay, with interest.

TDS · 201

Assessee in default for TDS

Serious

An order treating you as in default for TDS you did not deduct or pay, with interest.

Time to respond
As given in the order
What to do
Reply or appeal, with proof the payee paid the tax
Professional reply
from₹7,499incl. 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 201 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 201

What is a 201 notice?

Assessee in default for TDS. An order treating you as in default for TDS you did not deduct or pay, with interest.

How long do I have to reply to 201?

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

What should I do about 201?

Reply or appeal, with proof the payee paid the tax. A professional reply through Claw starts at ₹7,499 including GST, or ₹5,999 when you book online after verifying your mobile.

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