Why You May Receive an Income Tax Notice and How to Respond

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The Income Tax Department now automatically receives continuous data from banks, stockbrokers, mutual fund registries, and property offices. If central algorithms detect any minor discrepancies or missing information between your filed return and these external data feeds, an income tax notice is issued automatically. Taxpayers should understand this process and know how to handle such notices properly.

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