Appeal to Commissioner of Income Tax | N D Savla & Associates, Nashik
CIT(A) Appeal · Nashik, Maharashtra

Appeal to Commissioner of IT — Your First Line of Recourse.

Disagree with an assessment order? An appeal to the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) is the first formal step to have it reviewed. We prepare and represent it fully.

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The Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals), or CIT(A), is the first appellate authority for a taxpayer disagreeing with an assessment, reassessment, or penalty order passed by an assessing officer. The appeal process requires precise grounds, supporting documentation, and written submissions addressing each disputed addition or disallowance.

At N D Savla & Associates, we prepare and represent CIT(A) appeals for clients across Nashik, Nagpur, Pune, Mumbai and the rest of Maharashtra, building the case around the specific findings being contested.

Below is an overview of our CIT(A) appeal support, our process, and answers to frequently asked questions.

Our CIT(A) Appeal Support

Order Assessment

We review the assessment or penalty order in detail to identify which findings are appealable and worth contesting.

Form 35 Filing

The appeal is filed in the prescribed Form 35 along with the statement of facts and grounds of appeal, within the statutory time limit.

Statement of Facts

A clear, accurate statement of facts is prepared, setting out the background and the specific points in dispute.

Written Submissions

Detailed written submissions are drafted addressing each disputed addition, disallowance, or penalty, supported by evidence.

Hearing Representation

We represent you at hearings before the CIT(A), whether conducted online or in person, presenting the case and responding to queries.

Order Review

Once the appellate order is passed, we review it and advise on further appeal to the ITAT if the outcome remains unfavourable.

Our CIT(A) Appeal Process

1

Order Review

We study the assessment or penalty order to identify the specific findings to be appealed.

2

Appeal Filing

Form 35, the statement of facts, and grounds of appeal are filed within the statutory deadline.

3

Submission Drafting

Detailed written submissions are prepared for each ground of appeal, supported by documentation.

4

Hearings

We represent you at hearings before the CIT(A) and respond to any further queries raised.

5

Order & Next Steps

The appellate order is reviewed and further recourse advised if required.

Why It Matters

✓Careful identification of appealable findings
✓Timely filing within the statutory limitation period
✓Well-documented statement of facts and grounds
✓Detailed submissions for each disputed addition
✓Representation at hearings, online or in person
✓Clear explanation of the appellate order once passed
✓Guidance on further appeal to the ITAT if needed
✓Experience across assessment and penalty appeals

Frequently Asked Questions

An appeal to the CIT(A) must generally be filed within 30 days from the date of service of the order being contested, using Form 35 along with the prescribed appeal fee.
Filing an appeal does not by itself require full payment of the disputed demand, though a stay of demand may need to be separately applied for to avoid recovery action while the appeal is pending.
Most CIT(A) appeals are now processed under the faceless appeal scheme, with submissions and hearings conducted electronically through the income tax portal rather than in person.
If the outcome remains unfavourable, a further appeal can be filed before the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) within the prescribed time limit from the date of the CIT(A) order.

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