Important points to note related to ITNS-281 are as follows: 1. Company Deductee/Non-Company Deductee – Although this appears in the Challan format, however it has lost its relevance as now one can include Company / Non-Company Deductee in the same Challan. It does not matter whatever one may select. 2. Assessment Year – The Assessment…
Steps for Preparing Correction Returns Request for TDS (Consolidated) file from TRACES Download requested TDS (Consolidated) file from TRACES Upload TDS (Consolidated) file for correction into the software. This file is password protected [Password: TAN_Request Number]. While uploading, the software will automatically determine the password and read the data at the time of uploading Make corrections & validate Generate the…
Let us first understand the provisions of section 220(1) relating to payment of tax as per demand notice. Then we will understand the provision for levy of interest in case of non-payment of tax demanded as per demand notice issued under section 156. When a demand notice under section 156 has been issued to the…
A new section 194M has been proposed in the Budget of 2019 wherein an individual or an HUF (those not covered in TDS), is now required to deduct TDS @ 5% for payments exceeding Rs. 50 Lakhs in a year to a resident contractor or to a professional (as defined u/s Section 194C and Section…
One can file TDS / TCS Returns (both Regular & Correction Statements) through the Income Tax e-Filing portal through Aadhaar authentication. Pre-requisites • TAN has to be registered at TRACES (https://www.tdscpc.gov.in) linking the Aadhaar of the authorized person • The Aadhaar should be linked with the mobile number. This is for receiving the OTP. The…
E-Returns for TDS / TCS was first introduced in 2002-03 and it has come a long way ever since. Currently, less than 1% are still on manually filed Returns. The generic procedure of preparing E-Return for fundamental understanding is summarized as below: Step – I The Income Tax Department has specified a data format in…
In the Finance Act 2020, a new sub section has been added which is vide Section 206C (1H) to give effect to the Tax collected at source (TCS) on sales of goods. From 1st October 2020, onwards TCS will be applicable on all goods. Whereas before adding this sub-section, TCS was applicable on some specified…
What is 197 Certificate? The section 197 of Income Tax Act, 1961 provides the facility of non-deduction or lower deduction of tax. The assessee whose TDS is to be deducted on certain receipts can make application before Assessing Officer to get this benefit. The deductee can apply for certificate for non-deduction or lower deduction of…
What is Section 194H Section 194H of the Income Tax Act is specifically dedicated to TDS deducted on income earned through Brokerage or Commission by any person who is liable to pay to an Indian resident. Point to be noted, that this section does not cover the insurance commission mentioned in section 194D. The TDS…
Challan no. ITNS 281 is used by deductors to deposit TDS, TCS and demand payment. Following details are necessary to fill while payment of Challan ITNS 281: 1. Tax Applicable : This column has 2 options – 0020: This is applicable in case of income tax of companies if deductee is a company 0021: This…