Income Tax Notice Reply for Returning NRIs
Reply to 143(1), 139(9), and AIS mismatch notices after return — revise ITR, Form 67, and documentation pack.
The 60-second version
Returning NRIs get 143(1) mismatches and 139(9) defective notices when residency flip confuses CPC — reply with revised ITR, Form 67, and foreign tax proofs within deadline.
Notices spike in the first ITR after landing — residency change is the root cause
CPC auto-matches 26AS/AIS to declared income — foreign income omitted triggers 143(1)(a).
139(9) defective return fires when Schedule FA missing but foreign interest detected.
Defective guide: 143(1) reply pack.
Notice types
| Notice | Cause | First action |
|---|---|---|
| 143(1)(a) | AIS mismatch | Agree or revise |
| 139(9) | Schema error | Refile defective |
| 142(1) | Scrutiny | CA letter |
| 148 | Reassessment | Legal counsel |
Reply sequence
Read deadline
Usually 30 days.
Download AIS
Match entries.
Draft response
Portal compliance.
Revise if needed
139(5).
Archive ack
7y retention.
Flow
Notice kit
- Notice PDF.
- Original ITR.
- 26AS/AIS.
- Foreign slips.
- CA cover letter.
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143(1) demand?
Pay or dispute within window — interest accrues.
Foreign income missed?
File revised ITR 139(5) with Form 67.
RNOR claimed wrong?
Revise with day-count memo attached.
Online reply?
e-Filing compliance portal for most notices.
CA mandatory?
Recommended for scrutiny 142(1).
Penalty?
234F late fee separate — see Section 234F guide.
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