One time relief for Government deductors for late fees

The due date to file TDS/TCS statement for government deductors has been extended by the CBDT for the following financial years:       (i) FY 2012-13 – 2nd to 4th Quarter       (ii) FY 2013-14 – 1st to 3rd Quarter Government deductors require AIN (Accounts Officers Identification Numbers) to file returns. The allotment of AIN was…

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Decision to change the procedure for PAN allotment put on hold till further orders: CBDT

As earlier reported that CBDT has changed pan application procedure and issued a circular no. 11 dated 16.01.2014. In given circular CBDT directed TIN-FC to verify identity proof, Residential proof and DOB proof of PAN applicant from original documents. Now the decision has been reviewed and put on hold till further orders. CBDT has released…

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PAN Application Procedure Changed Wef 3.2.14 – Original Proofs Mandatory

The procedure for PAN allotment process will undergo a change w.e.f.03.02.2014. From this date onwards, every PAN applicant has to submit self attested copies of 1. Proof of Identity (POI), 2. Proof of Address (POA) and 3. Date of Birth (DOB) documents Further person is also required to produce original documents of such POI/POA/DOB documents,…

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Issue or Reject Lower / Nil deduction Tax Certificate U/s. 197 within one Month: CBDT

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE CENTRAL BOARD OF DIRECT TAXES NEW DELHI INSTRUCTION NO 1/2014, Dated: January 15, 2014 Certificate of Lower deduction or non-deduction of tax at source under section 197 of the Income-tax Act, 1961-matter regarding. As per the Citizens Charter the time line prescribed for a decision on…

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No TDS on Service Tax u/s 194J of the Income Tax Act

The CBDT hass issued a Circular No. 01/2014 dated 13.01.2014 regarding deduction of TDS under Section 194J (chapter XVII-B of the Income Tax Act, 1961) on professional and technical services.  This circular clarifies that on Professional and technical services fees paid by the payee to payer is not undercome TDS Deduction.  This circular has issued by CBDT after the judgement of…

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Due date for payment of Advance tax extended to 17th December 2013

The tax payers are required to pay their december installment of Advance tax on or before 15th December, 2013. The taxpayers can make payments in the designated branches of the authorized banks, electronically or physically, as per law. The banks are closed on 15th December, 2013, being a Sunday. Therefore, to facilitate payment of this…

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TDS on Income from Pension for Asstt. Year 2014-15

In the case of pensioners who receive their pension from a nationalized bank, the instructions contained in this circular shall apply in the same manner as they apply to salary income.  The deductions from the amount of pension under section 80C on account of contribution to Life Insurance, Provident Fund, NSC etc., if the pensioner…

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No adjustment of refunds against old demands if either is up to Rs 5000/- : CBDT

SECTION 245 OF THE INCOME-TAX ACT, 1961 – REFUNDS – SET OFF OF REFUNDS AGAINST TAX REMAINING PAYABLE – DATA PERTAINING TO NOTICES ISSUED UNDER SECTION 245 BY CPC, BANGALORE WHERE DEMAND/REFUND IS GREATER THAN RS. 5000 LETTER [F. NO. DIT(S)-III/CPC/2013-14/REFUND ADJUSTMENT], DATED 22-10-2013 In pursuance to the decision of Full Board and minutes of…

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