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Reply to Outstanding Tax Demand Notice

Use this format to respond to an outstanding demand shown on the income tax portal.

Response to Outstanding Tax Demand

To,
[The Assessing Officer / CPC]
[Designation]

Ref: Demand Notice No. [DIN / Reference Number] dated [Date]

Subject: Response to outstanding demand under Section 156 for A.Y. [Assessment Year]

Respected Sir/Madam,

I, [Name of Assessee], PAN [PAN], have noticed an outstanding demand of Rs. [Amount] for A.Y. [Assessment Year] reflected on the e-filing portal and hereby submit my response under the "Respond to Outstanding Demand" facility.

I respectfully state that I [disagree with the demand / have already paid the demand]. The demand has arisen due to [reason, e.g., TDS credit not given / challan not tagged / rectification pending]. The relevant tax has been paid vide challan [Challan Number] dated [Date], the credit for which may kindly be granted.

Accordingly, I request that the demand be reduced to Nil and the portal be updated. Proof of payment and Form 26AS are enclosed for verification.

Yours faithfully,

___
[Name/Authorised Signatory]
[PAN/GSTIN]

Before you use it — fill in / check

  • Taxpayer/GSTIN
  • Notice ref & date
  • Officer/Authority
  • Date

How to use this template

  1. Read through and replace every [bracketed] or blank placeholder with your actual details.
  2. Delete any clause that doesn't apply and add anything specific to your situation.
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  4. Get it signed / stamped / notarised as required, and keep a copy for your records.

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