Income tax notice · 245

Refund to be set against an old demand

Your refund is about to be adjusted against tax the department says you still owe for an earlier year. You can agree, or disagree if that demand is wrong or already paid.

Income tax · 245

Refund to be set against an old demand

Usually routine

Your refund is about to be adjusted against tax the department says you still owe for an earlier year. You can agree, or disagree if that demand is wrong or already paid.

Time to respond
30 days
What to do
Check the old demand and respond online
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 245 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 245

What is a 245 notice?

Refund to be set against an old demand. Your refund is about to be adjusted against tax the department says you still owe for an earlier year. You can agree, or disagree if that demand is wrong or already paid.

How long do I have to reply to 245?

30 days. The date printed on your notice always takes priority.

What should I do about 245?

Check the old demand and respond online. 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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