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Reply to Section 143(2) Scrutiny Notice

A professional reply acknowledging a Section 143(2) scrutiny notice and confirming your participation with supporting documents.

Reply to Scrutiny Notice under Section 143(2)

To,
The Assessing Officer,
[Ward / Circle], [Income Tax Department, City]

Ref: Notice No. [DIN / Notice Number] dated [DD/MM/YYYY] issued under Section 143(2) of the Income-tax Act, 1961

Subject: Reply to scrutiny notice for Assessment Year [YYYY-YY]

Respected Sir/Madam,

I, [Name of Assessee], PAN [ABCDE1234F], am in receipt of the above notice issued under Section 143(2) selecting my return of income for Assessment Year [YYYY-YY] for scrutiny assessment. I hereby acknowledge the notice and confirm my full cooperation in the proceedings.

The return was filed on [DD/MM/YYYY] vide Acknowledgement No. [E-filing Ack No.] declaring a total income of Rs. [Amount]. All income has been correctly offered and taxes duly discharged. In response to the specific issue(s) raised regarding [state the issue, e.g. large deductions claimed / cash deposits], the relevant facts and supporting evidence are furnished herewith.

I enclose herewith copies of [computation of income, financial statements, bank statements, invoices, and other relevant documents] in support of the entries in my return. Should any further information or clarification be required, the same will be provided promptly through the e-proceedings facility.

Yours faithfully,

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[Name / Authorised Signatory]
[PAN / GSTIN]

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