{
  "id": 2082506,
  "title": "8 income tax notices that salaried employees can get",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/8-income-tax-notices-that-salaried-employees-can-get",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-20T05:33:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/tax/8-income-tax-notices-that-salaried-employees-can-get-after-filing-itr-know-what-they-mean-and-how-to-respond/articleshow/133365299.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "For salaried employees whose income tax filing deadline has passed, the Income Tax Department may send various notices. These notifications, which can be viewed on the e-filing portal, indicate potential issues that need attention. Here are eight types of tax notices salaried individuals might receive:\n\n1. Section 143(1)(a): The department has identified a discrepancy in your return, possibly related to deductions or reported income from employers. Respond by reviewing and accepting the adjustment or submitting evidence if you disagree.\n\n2. Section 139(9): This notice indicates your return contains errors. Correct the mistakes and file the corrected return promptly to avoid invalidation.\n\n3. Section 142(1): The department seeks more information to assess your return. Provide the requested data through the online portal within the given timeframe.\n\n4. Section 143(2): Your return is under scrutiny. Respond with supporting evidence for all queries. Timely compliance is crucial.\n\n5. Section 148: The Assessing Officer proposes to reassess your income, potentially due to unreported income. Respond thoroughly or seek professional advice if unsure.\n\n6. Section 245: The department may adjust a refund against another tax liability. Confirm the validity of the outstanding demand or object if warranted.\n\n7. Section 154: A clerical or arithmetic error in an order has been identified. Review the suggested correction and respond if needed.\n\n8. Section 263: The Commissioner believes an assessment order was erroneous. Provide a detailed explanation, backed by legal and factual evidence, to contest the revision. Professional guidance is advisable.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}