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Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) & Tax Collected at Source (TCS) compliance is a crucial responsibility for all deductors and collectors. While the process is straightforward, common mistakes can lead to penalties, interest charges, and unnecessary complications. Here are some of the most frequent compliance pitfalls and actionable steps on how to avoid them. 1….
In the recently announced Budget on 23rd July, 2024, there are quite a few proposals related to TDS / TCS. These have been summarized in this article. Highlights: Reduction / Optimization of TDS Rates under different sections TDS on repurchase of units by Mutual Funds / UTI removed (Section 194F – omitted) TDS introduced on…
In the TDS Return filed, the intimation for Late Payment can be received for the following reasons: Case #1: There was a delay in payment of TDS dues for which interest was not paid before filing TDS Return Case #2: The interest component was present in the Challan, but the ‘interest was not allocated’ Case…
With the Old & New Regime option given to employees for computing the income tax, it has become a tricky proposition even for the employers. It is important for both employers and the employees to understand the dynamics that would help in judiciously deciding on the regime and at the same time meet the compliance…
7th May 2024 – Due date for TDS / TCS payment for deductions/collections during April 2024 15th May 2024 – Due date of filing TCS Return for Quarter 4 of Financial Year 2023-2024 30th May 2024 – Due date of issuing TCS certificate for Quarter 4 of Financial Year 2023-2024 31st May 2024 – Due date of filing TDS Return for Quarter 4 of Financial Year 2023-2024…
In a nutshell and quite obvious, one should opt for the regime where the tax liability is lower. Determination of tax liability Following factors are involved to determine the tax liability: Total Income Eligible Exemptions & Deductions Tax calculation slabs Rebate in tax amount, if any Difference in the regimes to arrive at the tax…
As it seems evident, gradually the ‘Old Regime’ for computing income tax is being phased out, from FY:23-24, each tax payer has been placed in the ‘New Regime’ for taxation. However, currently, one may opt out and move to the ‘Old Regime’. In the taxation slabs under the regimes, the new regime is definitely more…
7th April 2024 – Due date for TCS payment on collections made during March 2024 30th April 2024 – Due date for TDS payments on deductions made during March 2024 *Please ensure timely compliance to avoid interest and/or penalties TDS / TCS Compliances Reminder for April 2024 Use TDSMAN Software to file seamless & error-free TDS / TCS returns, without…
CSI file is provided by the Income Tax Department through its web portal for validating the Payment Challans reported in the quarterly TDS / TCS Return. CSI File is mandatory to be downloaded from the portal and is supposed to be used at the time of generating the FVU file through the File Validation Utility….
The government has been looking at avenues to make income tax provisions simplified and lessen dependencies on consultants. A step towards it came through the introduction of Sec 115BAC- Tax on Income of Individual/ HUF in the Budget of 2020, as an alternate to the existing regime. Effective AY21-22 (FY 20-21), every individual and HUF…