A client needs to resolve a very old outstanding tax demand from AY 2011-12, where accrued interest now exceeds the original demand. The client lacks essential documents like ITR returns and notice copies, possessing only Form 16. The advice suggests contacting the jurisdictional Income Tax Officer (ITO) in person, as this information is unlikely to be available online. While an email was sent to the Assessing Officer with no success, a written application and a personal visit to the ITO's office are recommended. An authorised representative can visit on behalf of the client, but the data will only be at the jurisdictional office, even if the client is located elsewhere. This process may be time-consuming and requires patience.
30 July 2024
Hi I need some advice... One of my clients has having very old outstanding demand for the AY 2011-12 and his interest accrued is more than his outstanding demand. He wants to close the matter but he didn't have any documents (ITR return for the related year, Notice copy). He just have copy of Form 16 with him. Pls, advise how to get the old returns and notice copy from the department as it is also not showing in the eportal.
30 July 2024
How to contact jurisdiction ITO ? Already sent a email to the concerned Assessing officer but only standard reply got to check portal, Pls guide and Thanks.
30 July 2024
Sir...one more thing..do client need to visit personally or we can visit on his behalf? Is it possible to contact any ITO office locally or need to go only concerned Jurisdiction ITO office as the said client AO is located outside city.
30 July 2024
The old data would be available at the concerned office only. Any person capable of handling the matter, having authority letter of the client can visit the jurisdictional ITO. Its tedious job requires full patience and energy. We personally have bad experience of the additions made during AY 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11. Unless you have high demand better to pay it off and forget once for all.