Income tax notice · 276CC

Prosecution show-cause

A show-cause notice before prosecution, usually for not filing returns. Get professional help straight away.

Income tax · 276CC

Prosecution show-cause

Serious

A show-cause notice before prosecution, usually for not filing returns. Get professional help straight away.

Time to respond: As given in the notice
What to do: Reply, and consider compounding of the offence
Professional reply: from₹18,699incl. 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 276CC 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 276CC

What is a 276CC notice?

Prosecution show-cause. A show-cause notice before prosecution, usually for not filing returns. Get professional help straight away.

How long do I have to reply to 276CC?

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

What should I do about 276CC?

Reply, and consider compounding of the offence. A professional reply through Claw starts at ₹18,699 including GST, or ₹14,999 when you book online after verifying your mobile.

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