# Income Tax Notice Decoder — Meaning, Deadline & What To Do

Pick the section written on your notice. In plain language we explain what the department is asking, how many days you have, what to do next and how serious it is. Most notices are routine and easy to close when answered on time.

Open the calculator: https://itrfilingonline.in/tools/income-tax-notice-decoder

## FAQ

### What happens if I ignore an income tax notice?

The officer proceeds on the information available — usually adding income, raising a demand with interest and sometimes a penalty. Even routine notices like 143(1)(a) become final if not answered in 30 days, so always reply or get help before the deadline.

### How do I check if a notice is genuine?

Every genuine notice has a Document Identification Number (DIN) and appears on the income tax portal under Pending Actions → e-Proceedings. You can also verify it with the “Authenticate notice/order” service on the portal.

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