Reply to notice u/s 148 income

Here’s a professional and polite draft you can use to reply to the Notice under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act:

To
The Income Tax Officer
[Address of the Assessing Officer]

Subject: Reply to Notice under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961
PAN: AAAAA1122A
Assessment Year: [Mention AY]
Notice Reference No.: [Notice Number]
Date of Receipt: [Date]

Respected Sir/Madam,

I acknowledge receipt of your notice under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 dated [Date of Notice] regarding reopening of my assessment for the Assessment Year [AY].

I would like to inform you that I am cooperating fully and committed to providing all the required information and documents for the purpose of reassessment.

[If you have any clarifications, documents, or explanations to submit, mention briefly here, for example:]

• All relevant income details and supporting documents for the said assessment year were duly disclosed in my original return of income filed on [Date].

• The tax liability was computed and paid as per the provisions of the Income Tax Act.

• I am enclosing copies of [mention any documents submitted such as bank statements, Form 16, bills, etc.] for your reference.

I request you to please inform me if any further details or clarifications are required so that I may comply accordingly within the stipulated time.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Yours faithfully,
[Your Name]
[Address]
[Contact Number]
[Email ID]