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Cabinet Committee Approves PAN 2.0: A New Era for Tax Management

Introduction to PAN 2.0 Project The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has officially approved the long-anticipated PAN 2.0 project, as outlined in the press release dated November 26, 2024. This initiative, spearheaded by the Income Tax Department, aims to revolutionize the way Permanent Account Numbers (PAN) and Tax Deduction and Collection Account Numbers (TAN)…

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PAN 2.0 Receives CCEA Approval

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the much-awaited PAN 2.0 Project by the Income Tax Department, as announced in the press release dated 26th November 2024. This landmark initiative is designed to modernize and unify all processes related to Permanent Account Numbers (PAN) and Tax Deduction and Collection Account Numbers (TAN). With…

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Points to remember regarding TDS statement

Given below are the points one should remember regarding TDS statement: Correct Reporting: Cancellation of TDS return and deductee row is no longer permissible. Accordingly, it is very important to report correct and valid particulars (TAN of the deductor, Category (Government / Non-Government) of the deductor, PAN of the deductees and other particulars of deduction of…

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What is TRACES?

TRACES (TDS Reconciliation Analysis and Correction Enabling System) is an online platform provided by the Income Tax Department of India. It facilitates the following services primarily related to Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) and Tax Collected at Source (TCS): TDS  /TCS Return Filing: Enables deductors and collectors to file their TDS and TCS returns electronically…

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The New Form 12BAA for Employees

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has recently notified vide Notification No. 112/2024, dated October 15, 2024 introduction of a new Form 12BAA, to help salaried individuals inform their employers for tax already deducted (TDS) from other streams of income or collected (TCS). This is in line with the changes proposed in the Union…

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