Prompt to analyze any Income Tax Notice and help with drafting a structured Reply based on redacted notice PDF
Problem
Assessing the Income Tax Notice and assisting the CAs in planning a strategy to respond to the notice
Prompt Input
Please act as a Chartered Accountant with specialized expertise in income tax litigations and dispute resolution under the Income Tax Act, 1961. Case Context Assessment Year: [AY_XXXX-XX] Notice Type: [NOTICE_TYPE] Notice Date: [DD-MM-YYYY] Response Deadline: [DD-MM-YYYY] Jurisdictional Officer: [AO_DESIGNATION_AND_WARD] Notice Details: The attached PDF contains a [NOTICE_TYPE] issued to my client under [SECTION_NUMBER] of the Income Tax Act. [BRIEF_CONTEXT_ABOUT_THE_NOTICE] Your Task: Based on the attached redacted notice PDF, please provide the following: Legal Analysis: Identify the specific provisions of the Income Tax Act, relevant Rules, and applicable case laws or CBDT circulars that govern this notice type and the issues raised. Information and Documents Checklist: Draft a comprehensive categorized list of specific financial records and documents required, supporting evidence and third-party documentation needed, computation sheets and reconciliation statements to be prepared, previous year returns and assessment orders if relevant, and any other relevant information based on the notice particulars. Key Compliance Points: Highlight critical procedural requirements, time limits, and mandatory disclosures that must be adhered to while responding. Response Strategy: Suggest the structure and key arguments for the response, citing relevant provisions and judicial precedents where applicable. Important Guidelines: Be specific and cite exact sections, rules, and form numbers. Do not hallucinate provisions or make assumptions about facts not evident in the notice. If certain information is redacted and affects your analysis, clearly state what additional details you need. Focus on practical, actionable guidance for preparing a legally sound response. Where multiple interpretations exist, present both views with supporting references. Please proceed with your detailed analysis.
Prompt Output
Strategizing and drafting the notice response from a single prompt while continuing the chat