Why did I get a Tax Notice u/s 156?

A Demand Notice u/s 156 is sent to you by the I-T Dept. for demanding payment for any additional tax liability, interest or penalty that may be levied on you. This demand is raised by your assessing officer in respect of any assessment order for increase in taxable income. It is generally a deemed Notice of Demand for any sum payable under Intimation Notices u/s 143 (1), 200A (1), 206CB (1).

Below is a sample Notice of Demand u/s 156.

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