A notice from the department doesn't have to become a crisis.
A tax notice is rarely as final as it looks. Most can be answered, clarified, or appealed — but only within specific deadlines and in the specific format the authority expects. We represent you at every stage, from the first response to an assessing officer through to appeals before the Tribunal.
The goal is always the same: a well-documented, timely response that protects your position, whether the matter resolves at the first level or needs to go further.
Discuss a Notice You've ReceivedFrom first response to appellate representation, coordinated as one matter.
Tax disputes move through defined levels — each with its own forum, timeframe and next step.
| Assessing OfficerFirst response | CIT (Appeals)Most common appeal | ITATTribunal-level | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who Hears It | The tax officer handling your assessment | An independent Commissioner of Income Tax | A quasi-judicial appellate tribunal |
| Typical Timeframe | As per notice deadline, often 15–30 days | Several months to over a year | Often 1–2 years or more |
| Representation By | Your Chartered Accountant, directly | Your Chartered Accountant, directly | CA or advocate, depending on complexity |
| Can Appeal Further? | Yes, to CIT(Appeals) | Yes, to ITAT | Yes, to the High Court |
Every notice gets the same disciplined response, regardless of which level it's at.
We read the notice carefully and confirm exactly what's being asked and by when.
Reply and supporting documentation prepared and reviewed with you before submission.
Response filed within the statutory deadline, with acknowledgment retained.
We represent you at the hearing, if one is scheduled by the authority.
We explain the outcome clearly and advise whether an appeal is worth pursuing.
Grouped by what they're for, so it's easy to see what to collect.
Don't respond on your own before checking the deadline and what's actually being asked. Send it to us as soon as you receive it — most notices have a firm response window.
Most assessment orders can be appealed, but the right forum and window differs by the type of order and how much time has passed.
It varies widely — some notices resolve within weeks, while an appeal at CIT(Appeals) or ITAT can take a year or more.
Yes — we represent you directly before the Assessing Officer and CIT(Appeals), and coordinate with advocate colleagues for ITAT and higher courts where needed.
There are sometimes condonation options for delay, though outcomes vary — reach out immediately so we can assess what's still possible.
Send us the notice and we'll tell you exactly what it means and what's next.
