Income tax notice · 226(3)

Bank or third-party attachment

The department has told your bank, or someone who owes you money, to pay your unpaid tax directly to the government.

Income tax · 226(3)

Bank or third-party attachment

Serious

The department has told your bank, or someone who owes you money, to pay your unpaid tax directly to the government.

Time to respond
Immediate
What to do
Check the demand at once, pay or seek a stay
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 226(3) 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 226(3)

What is a 226(3) notice?

Bank or third-party attachment. The department has told your bank, or someone who owes you money, to pay your unpaid tax directly to the government.

How long do I have to reply to 226(3)?

Immediate. The date printed on your notice always takes priority.

What should I do about 226(3)?

Check the demand at once, pay or seek a stay. 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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