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Every month, your employer deducts Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) from your salary before it reaches your bank account. Naturally, many salaried employees assume: “My taxes are already paid. I don’t have to worry anymore.” Then comes the surprise. An email or SMS from the Income Tax Department lands in your inbox asking you to explain a mismatch, disclose additional income, or even pay extra tax. The immediate reaction is usually panic. “How can I receive a tax notice when TDS

Most people believe Income Tax Returns are only for those who earn enough income to pay taxes. It’s a reasonable assumption. After all, if your income falls below the taxable threshold, why would the Income Tax Department expect you to file a return? The reality, however, is far more surprising. Every year, thousands of taxpayers receive notices or face compliance issues because they assume that “no tax payable” automatically means “no ITR required.” In many situations, you m