Is the IT notice in your e-mail real? Here’s how to check it

The Income Tax Department can now directly send notices to taxpayers through their registered email IDs and mobile numbers. These messages can be accessed easily through email inboxes and SMS alerts, making communication faster and more convenient for assessees.

However, with the rise of fake emails and fraud alerts, taxpayers are advised to verify the authenticity of notices before responding. Each genuine notice contains a unique Document Identification Number (DIN), along with details such as PAN, assessment year, date of issue, and registered mobile number. This number helps confirm whether the notice is officially issued by the department.

Taxpayers can verify notices through the official e-filing authentication facility without logging in. If the DIN is missing, such documents are not considered valid. Once verified, users can log in to the e-filing portal, check pending actions under the Central Processing Centre in Bengaluru, and respond with proper documents and explanations within the given deadline.