The Economic Times

ITR filing: Received Section 143(1) intimation with tax demand? Respond within 30 days or risk being treated as an assessee in default; know how to do it

Taxpayers must respond to Section 143(1) intimations with tax demands promptly. Failure to respond within thirty days can lead to penalties. Interest accrues on unpaid demands after the stipulated period expires. Ignoring these notices may result in being classified as an assessee in default. This classification empowers the tax department to initiate recovery proceedings.