How does the AO carry out his scrutiny?

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• How should I respond to Scrutiny u/ 143 (2)?

  Once you receive a Scrutiny Assessment 143 (2), you are expected to submit all the necessary proofs and documents online in the e-Filing portal, as demanded and which can prove the accuracy of your returns. After considering all the evidence, the AO ...

• What is Tax scrutiny?

  Tax scrutiny refers to assessing the income tax return by the IT Dept. and notifying the assessee to show evidence of the income and expenses declared, deductions & exemptions, losses, or any other claims that can reduce the assessee’s tax liability.

• Who is an Assessing Officer (AO)?

  Assessing Officer or AO is an individual officer appointed by Income Tax Department, who has jurisdiction to make an assessment of an assessee or tax payer.

• Within how much time should I receive Scrutiny u/s 143 (2)?

  You will receive the Scrutiny u/s 143 (2) within six months from the filing of returns.

• Why did I get a notice u/s 143 (2)?

  You received a Notice u/s 143 (2) to inform you that a Scrutiny Assessment will be carried out by an assigned Assessing officer (AO) to ascertain whether your claims for deductions, exemptions, etc. are factually and legally correct. The AO has to ...