Section 143(1) Intimation & Adjustment Reply
Reply to 143(1) intimations, proposed adjustments and demands from return processing
- 1ReadWe compare the intimation's figures with your return.
- 2DiagnoseMismatch traced to its source.
- 3RespondAgree, disagree with reasons, rectify or revise.
- 4CloseWe track the revised intimation or refund.
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About Section 143(1) Intimation & Adjustment Reply
A clear overview, in simple terms — what it is, why it matters, and how we handle it.
A Section 143(1) intimation is the result of automated processing of your income-tax return at CPC: it shows whether your return was accepted as filed, resulted in a refund, or created a demand because of 'prima facie' adjustments such as arithmetical errors, claims inconsistent with the return or mismatches with Form 26AS, AIS or Form 16. Before an adjustment is made you get a proposal and a chance to respond; if a wrong demand is raised, it is corrected by rectification under Section 154 or, within time, a revised return.
Most 143(1) problems come from mismatches — TDS claimed that doesn't appear in Form 26AS, income in the AIS not reported, deductions that the employer didn't report, or a loss claimed in a belated return. The intimation's comparison table shows exactly which figure changed.
If the department proposes an adjustment under Section 143(1)(a), you can agree or disagree with reasons on the e-filing portal within the time allowed. If the intimation is already issued with a wrong demand, the fix is usually a rectification request — not simply paying it.
We read the intimation against your return and source documents, decide whether to accept, rectify, revise or ask the deductor to correct their TDS statement, and file the response.
| What it is | Result of processing the return at CPC (Section 143(1), Income-tax Act, 1961) |
|---|---|
| Possible outcomes | No demand/refund, refund, or demand |
| Before adjustment | Proposal under 143(1)(a) with an opportunity to respond online |
| Typical causes | 26AS/AIS/Form 16 mismatch, wrong deduction claims, arithmetical errors |
| Fix for a wrong demand | Rectification under Section 154 or revised return (if within time) |
Who this is for
Common scenarios where this service is a good fit.
- Salaried taxpayers whose deductions or TDS were adjusted
- Taxpayers with an unexpected demand after filing
- Businesses with TDS credit mismatches
- NRIs whose TDS credit or DTAA claim was not allowed
What you get
Clear deliverables so you know exactly what's included.
- Line-by-line reading of the intimation vs your return
- Root cause: your error, deductor's error or department's error
- Online response to proposed adjustments
- Rectification or revised return where needed
- Follow-up with deductors for TDS corrections
Expert review before every submission — not just data entry.
Working notes and reconciliations you can rely on in future notices.
Resident Indians, NRIs, expats and cross-border businesses — all served.
Documents required
A practical checklist. We'll tell you if anything else is needed based on your case.
* This is a base checklist. After a quick pre-check, we may ask for additional items specific to your case.
Process
A simple, trackable workflow — designed to avoid back-and-forth.
We compare the intimation's figures with your return.
Mismatch traced to its source.
Agree, disagree with reasons, rectify or revise.
We track the revised intimation or refund.
Get a quote
We share a clear quote on WhatsApp after a quick checklist pre-check.
- Fixed quote on WhatsApp after a short look at your facts and documents.
- Government fees, if any, are paid at actuals and shown separately.
| Factor | DIY | Indus Tax |
|---|---|---|
| Expert review | ❌ | ✅ |
| Notice risk reduction | ❌ | ✅ |
| Deduction optimisation | ❌ | ✅ |
| Audit-ready records | ❌ | ✅ |
| AIS/26AS reconciliation | ❌ | ✅ |
Share your facts and deadline. We'll reply with the right checklist and a clear quote.
Fee adjusted against our service fee if you go ahead within 30 days.
- Priority CA Call-backSkip the queue — a CA calls you within 30 minutes.₹255
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