Tax Health Check — Income Tax Compliance Review in Pune
A structured CA-led review of your ITR history, AIS data, deductions, advance tax, and compliance risks — before the Income Tax Department finds gaps first
What Is a Tax Health Check and What Does It Cover?
A tax health check is a comprehensive diagnostic review of a taxpayer's income tax filing history, compliance position, advance tax payments, AIS/TIS data, deduction entitlements, and pending obligations — conducted by a qualified Chartered Accountant to identify gaps, errors, missed savings, and compliance risks before they become expensive problems.
At N D Savla & Associates, our tax health check service is designed for individuals, self-employed professionals, and businesses who want a thorough review of their current tax position — whether for peace of mind, as preparation for a loan or visa application, or in response to an AIS discrepancy or income tax notice. Our team reviews all available data and provides a structured report of findings, recommendations, and action points.
ITR Filing History Review
We review whether returns have been filed for all years where filing was required, whether filed on time or belatedly, whether all income sources were disclosed, and whether the correct ITR form was used. Missing returns, wrong forms, and undisclosed income are among the most common issues identified.
AIS and TIS Cross-Check
We download and review the Annual Information Statement and Taxpayer Information Summary for each year under review, cross-checking against filed returns. Income shown in AIS but absent from the ITR, TDS credits not claimed, and high-value unexplained transactions are identified and quantified.
Advance Tax and TDS Review
We review advance tax payment history for shortfalls attracting interest under Sections 234B and 234C. TDS certificates (Form 16, Form 16A) are reconciled against TDS credits claimed in filed returns — ensuring all TDS has been properly claimed and no credit missed.
Deduction and Exemption Review
We assess whether all eligible deductions under Chapter VI-A have been claimed. Missed deductions for prior years can potentially be corrected through a revised return or an ITR-U. Future deduction planning is also provided as part of the review.
Tax Regime Review
We assess whether the taxpayer has made the optimal choice between the old and new tax regimes for current and prior years. For business income taxpayers, we also review whether the presumptive taxation scheme (Section 44AD or 44ADA) is applicable and beneficial.
Notice and Outstanding Risk Assessment
We check for pending demand notices, intimations under Section 143(1), outstanding refund adjustments under Section 245, and pending assessments. We also assess scrutiny risk based on AIS discrepancies and return data — and advise on what to address proactively.
Who Should Get a Tax Health Check?
| Situation | Why a Tax Health Check Helps |
|---|---|
| Recently changed jobs, started a business, received a large capital gain, or inherited assets | Ensures tax compliance is current and new income sources are correctly disclosed |
| NRIs returning to India or Indian professionals moving abroad | Clarifies residential status, global income disclosure obligations, and DTAA position for the transition years |
| Business owners without a professional review in several years | Identifies latent compliance risks before the department's automated matching surfaces them |
| Preparing to apply for a home loan, visa, or other official process | Ensures ITR documentation and compliance history are clean and consistent |
| Received an AIS discrepancy notice, Section 143(1)(a) intimation, or scrutiny notice | Quantifies exposure and identifies the fastest remediation route |
| High-income taxpayers and directors of companies | Proactively ensures all compliance obligations are met before the department's expanded data monitoring identifies gaps |
Common Issues Found in a Tax Health Check
Across client engagements, a small set of recurring issues account for most of what a tax health check uncovers. Many taxpayers are unaware these gaps exist.
| Issue | How It Arises | Consequence If Unaddressed |
|---|---|---|
| AIS income not in ITR | Bank FD interest, dividends, or property sale shown in AIS but not included in the filed return | Mismatch notice or scrutiny; demand plus interest and penalty |
| TDS credits not claimed | TDS deducted and in Form 26AS/AIS but not claimed in the return | Unclaimed refunds — money left with the department unnecessarily |
| Missed Chapter VI-A deductions | 80D (medical insurance), 80G (donations), 80CCD(1B) (NPS) overlooked | Excess tax paid in prior years; may be correctable via ITR-U |
| Advance tax shortfall | Self-employed professionals and business owners underestimating instalments | Interest under Sections 234B and 234C on each instalment |
| Wrong ITR form | Capital gains taxpayer filing ITR-1; NRI using ITR-1 instead of ITR-2 | Defective return notice; refiling required, possibly with late fees |
| Foreign asset non-disclosure | Schedule FA not filled by resident with foreign bank accounts, equity, or property | Penalty up to 300% of tax under Black Money Act; criminal prosecution possible |
| Unreported secondary income | Rent, freelance fees, or secondary employment captured in AIS but missing from return | AIS-ITR mismatch; notice and demand with interest |
How Tax Compliance Risk Has Changed in India
The risk profile of income tax non-compliance in India has changed dramatically over the past decade. The Income Tax Department now has access to more data about more taxpayers than at any previous point in the history of Indian tax administration.
The Statement of Financial Transactions (SFT) reporting requires banks, mutual funds, stock exchanges, property registrars, and others to report specific high-value transactions. AIS aggregates all this data into a comprehensive taxpayer-specific report. Faceless assessments process this data systematically at scale. The result is that income previously invisible to the department — bank FD interest, small-scale property transactions, dividend income — is now routinely captured and compared against filed returns.
| Data Source Feeding AIS | Information Reported |
|---|---|
| Banks and post offices | Savings account credits, FD interest, cash deposits |
| Mutual fund registrars | Purchase and redemption transactions above threshold |
| Stock exchanges and brokers | Securities transactions, dividend distributions |
| Property sub-registrars | Sale and purchase of immovable property |
| GST Network | Business turnover; reconcilable against income tax return |
| Employers (Form 16) | Salary, TDS, employer-declared deductions |
| Other TDS deductors | Interest, rent, professional fees, capital gains proceeds |
In this environment, a tax health check is not a luxury — it is prudent risk management. Early identification of gaps, voluntary correction through revised returns or ITR-U, and proactive compliance are far less costly than responding to a scrutiny assessment or demand notice after the department has identified the issue.
What Happens When Issues Are Found
The tax health check report categorises every finding by severity and identifies the available remediation route. Our team then handles whichever of these apply:
Revised Return Filing
Where the original return was filed on time and the revision window is still open (typically until 31 December of the assessment year), a revised return is filed correcting the error or omission — the cleanest and simplest remediation for most issues.
Updated Return (ITR-U)
Where the revision window has closed, an Updated Return can be filed within two years of the end of the relevant assessment year, subject to payment of additional tax. ITR-U is available where the updated return results in higher income — not for claiming refunds or reducing liability.
Outstanding Demand Payment
Where a demand already exists — from a prior Section 143(1) intimation or assessment — we assist in verifying the demand, computing interest liability, and settling it on the portal, including applying for credit of any available TDS or advance tax.
Notice Response and Assessment Support
Where a scrutiny notice has been issued or is anticipated, we prepare and file the response with supporting documentation. This connects to our scrutiny assessment and income tax notice response services.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tax Health Check
What is a tax health check?
A tax health check is a comprehensive review of a taxpayer's income tax filing history, AIS data, advance tax position, deductions claimed, and compliance status — conducted by a CA to identify gaps, risks, missed savings, and required corrective actions. It is advisory, not an audit — it tells you where you stand and what to do about it.
Why do I need a tax health check?
A tax health check identifies income omissions in AIS, missed TDS credits and refunds, unclaimed deductions, advance tax shortfalls, wrong ITR form issues, and foreign asset disclosure gaps — before the Income Tax Department detects them and issues notices. In the current data environment, where the department systematically compares AIS data against filed returns at scale, the cost of finding and fixing these issues proactively is a small fraction of the cost of responding to a notice or scrutiny assessment.
What is the AIS and why is it important in a tax health check?
The Annual Information Statement consolidates all financial data the Income Tax Department holds about a taxpayer — from banks, mutual funds, stock exchanges, property registrars, employers, and dozens of other sources. In a tax health check, the AIS is cross-checked against filed returns line by line to identify any discrepancies that could trigger notices. A mismatch between what AIS shows and what the ITR declares is one of the most common triggers for Section 143(1)(a) intimations and scrutiny notices.
How far back does a tax health check cover?
Typically three to five years — covering the assessment years that remain open for scrutiny and the periods for which revised or updated returns can still be filed. The exact scope depends on the taxpayer's situation: for someone who has never had a professional review, we recommend going back as far as the ITR-U window allows, since that is the correctable period.
What happens if issues are found in the tax health check?
Issues identified can be addressed through revised returns (if within the available time window), Updated Returns (ITR-U), payment of outstanding demands with interest, voluntary disclosures, or proactive responses to any pending notices. Our team handles all remediation steps — the health check and the fix are handled by the same team, so there is no gap between diagnosis and treatment.
How is a tax health check different from a scrutiny assessment?
A scrutiny assessment is initiated by the Income Tax Department — it is reactive and the taxpayer is responding to questions the department has already raised. A tax health check is initiated by the taxpayer, proactively, before the department has raised any questions. The distinction matters enormously: a voluntary correction made before a notice is issued attracts far lower consequences than the same correction made in response to a notice or assessment order.
Tax Health Check — Find the Gaps Before the Department Does
AIS review, ITR history audit, deduction gap analysis, and notice risk assessment for individuals, NRIs, and businesses across Pune and India — structured report with remediation action points.
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