Income Tax

Income-tax planning and compliance form a critical component of financial management for individuals, professionals, businesses, and corporates. Effective tax planning, when undertaken within the framework of law, enables lawful tax efficiency, better cash flow management, and minimisation of litigation risks.

M A N A S & Associates provides comprehensive Income-tax services in Pune, covering tax planning, advisory, compliance, and representation, delivered with due regard to statutory provisions, judicial precedents, and evolving regulatory interpretations.

Scope of Income-tax Services

1. Income-tax Planning & Advisory

  • Advisory on lawful tax planning strategies for individuals and entities

  • Evaluation of tax implications of business and investment decisions

  • Structuring of income, deductions, and exemptions in compliance with the Act

  • Advisory on capital gains, residential status, and source-based taxation

  • Ongoing tax advisory for professionals, firms, and corporates

2. Income-tax Return (ITR) Filing Services

  • Preparation and filing of Income-tax Returns for:

    • Individuals and professionals

    • Partnership firms and LLPs

    • Companies and other entities

  • Computation of total income and tax liability

  • Reconciliation with Form 26AS, AIS, and TIS

  • Review of returns for accuracy and compliance before filing

Services are offered through both online and offline modes, ensuring convenience and accessibility.

3. Handling of Income-tax Notices & Proceedings

We provide professional assistance in responding to notices and communications issued by the Income-tax Department, including:

  • Section 139(9) – Defective return notices

  • Section 142(1) – Notices for filing information or documents

  • Section 143(1) – Intimation and rectification support

  • Section 143(2) – Scrutiny assessment proceedings

  • Section 148 – Reassessment proceedings

  • Section 156 – Demand notices

  • Section 245 – Adjustment of refunds against outstanding demands

4. Scrutiny & Reassessment Support

  • Preparation and submission of replies and supporting documentation

  • Assistance during faceless assessment proceedings

  • Reconciliation of income, deductions, and tax credits

  • Advisory on assessment orders and further remedies, where required

5. Ongoing Compliance & Advisory Support

  • Advisory on advance tax and self-assessment tax

  • Assistance in rectification applications and follow-ups

  • Support during appeals and higher-level proceedings (in coordination with counsel, where applicable)

Professional Approach

  • Services rendered with updated knowledge of Income-tax Act, Rules, Circulars, and judicial developments

  • Client-specific approach based on facts and documentation

  • Clear communication of risks, positions, and compliance requirements

  • Ethical conduct and confidentiality in accordance with professional standards

Service Disclaimer – Income-tax Services

Income-tax services are rendered based on information and documents provided by the client and prevailing provisions of the Income-tax Act, 1961. Tax planning advice is limited to lawful interpretation of applicable provisions and does not constitute legal opinion. Representation before authorities is subject to statutory authorisation.

This service is subject to the Professional Disclaimer dated 27/12/2025.