Yes, salaried employees can receive an income tax notice if there are discrepancies in their filed returns, mismatches with Form 26AS, or non-filing of returns.
You can check your tax notice by logging into the Income Tax e-Filing portal and navigating to the 'Pending Actions' or 'e-Proceedings' section.
No, ignoring an income tax notice can lead to penalties, prosecution, or best-judgment assessment by the assessing officer.
File your returns accurately and on time, disclose all income sources, reconcile with Form 26AS/AIS, and respond promptly to any prior communications from the department.
Review the notice carefully, gather the required documents, and submit your response online through the e-Filing portal within the specified time limit, seeking expert help if needed.
Generally, notices can be issued up to 3 years from the end of the relevant assessment year, extending up to 10 years in cases involving income escaping assessment above a specified threshold.
You can authenticate a notice or order using the 'Authenticate Notice/Order Issued by ITD' facility available on the Income Tax e-Filing portal by entering the document identification number (DIN).
Log in to the e-Filing portal and check the status of your notice under the 'e-Proceedings' or 'Compliance Portal' section.
Ignoring a tax notice can lead to monetary penalties, best-judgment assessment, and in serious cases, prosecution under the Income Tax Act.
Resolution time varies based on the complexity of the notice and department processing, ranging from a few weeks to several months.