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Selected for scrutiny, we'll represent your case end to end.

A scrutiny notice under Section 143(2) means the department wants a closer look at your return — not that something is necessarily wrong. What matters now is a complete, well-documented response at every stage. We prepare your case and represent you through to closure.

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Who this is for

Selected under CASS (Computer Assisted Scrutiny)Large deductions or exemptions claimedMismatch flagged between ITR and AIS/Form 26ASHigh-value cash deposits or transactionsBusiness income under detailed departmental review

Overview

Scrutiny is a process, not a verdict — and the process is manageable

A notice under Section 143(2) opens a detailed assessment of your return, conducted through the faceless assessment system in most cases today. It usually runs over several notices and document requests rather than a single reply, and each response needs to hold up on its own — figures reconciled, claims backed by evidence, explanations consistent across submissions. We manage the entire cycle: reviewing each departmental query, preparing the documentation it calls for, and representing your position until the assessment is closed.

Every notice in the cycle handled

Scrutiny rarely ends in one exchange — we track and respond to each query raised through to final assessment.

Documentation that holds up

Claims and figures are reconciled against your books, AIS, and Form 26AS before submission, not after a query flags a gap.

Represented, not just filed for

We prepare submissions for faceless assessment proceedings and, where a personal hearing is needed, represent your case directly.

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Tax regime

Annual income (₹)

₹

₹0₹25L₹50L+

Estimated tax payable

₹ 97,500

Effective rate 6.5% · new regime on ₹15,00,000

Taxable income₹ 14,25,000

Tax as per slabs₹ 93,750

Health & education cess (4%)+₹ 3,750

The New Regime saves you ₹ 1,59,900 compared to the Old Regime.

Illustrative estimate for FY 2025-26 — assumes salaried income eligible for the standard deduction, and includes the Section 87A rebate and 4% cess. Surcharge is applied at a flat rate without its own marginal relief. Does not account for other deductions or individual circumstances. Book a consultation for an exact figure.

Managed from notice to closure

How it works

Share the notice with us

Send the 143(2) notice and any linked questionnaires as soon as they arrive.

We assess what's actually being asked

A CA reviews the scope of scrutiny and identifies every item under examination.

We prepare the documentation

Supporting evidence is gathered, reconciled, and structured into a submission the assessing officer can act on.

We file the response and represent your case

Submissions are filed for each notice in the cycle, with representation through to the final assessment order.

Each response prepared within 3–5 days of a notice — scrutiny often runs across several rounds, so we track every deadline in the cycle

Required documents

Copy of the 143(2) notice and any follow-up noticesITR filed and computation of income for the yearBooks of accounts, bank statements, and invoicesForm 26AS and Annual Information Statement (AIS)Proof for deductions/exemptions claimedAny prior correspondence with the department

Questions

Frequently asked

01What happens if I don't respond to a scrutiny notice?

Non-response typically results in a best-judgment assessment under Section 144, where the officer decides your tax liability based on available information alone — usually less favourable than a case argued with proper documentation.

02How long does the scrutiny process usually take?

It varies by case complexity, but faceless assessments commonly run several months from the first notice to the final order, with multiple document requests along the way.

03Does being selected for scrutiny mean I've done something wrong?

No. A meaningful share of scrutiny selections come from CASS — a computer-based, largely random or ratio-driven selection — rather than any specific suspicion. It's a review, not an accusation.

04Can this end in an additional tax demand?

It can, if the officer isn't satisfied with the explanation or evidence provided for a claim. A well-documented, timely response at each stage is what keeps that risk to a minimum.

05Why book a consultation instead of handling this myself?

Scrutiny plays out over multiple notices, and each response needs to stay consistent with the last while holding up against the department's own data. An inconsistency between submissions, or a claim without adequate backup, can turn a routine review into an additional demand or an escalated dispute — which is far harder to unwind than to prevent.

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Scrutiny is a process, not a verdict — and the process is manageable

Every notice in the cycle handled

Documentation that holds up

Represented, not just filed for

See your estimated tax in seconds

How it works

Share the notice with us

We assess what's actually being asked

We prepare the documentation

We file the response and represent your case

Frequently asked

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