GST Related reporting (Clause 44) in Tax Audit Report.
Form 3CD of Tax Audit Report was amended in July 2018 by Notification No. 33/2018 dated 20.07.2018 Clause 44 on reporting of GST transactions was added. However its implementation was kept in abeyance till 31st March 2022. However, for tax audit reports filed from 1st April 2022 onwards, reporting under this clause will be mandatory. Hence, you […]
CBDT amends Income-tax Rules, 1962 to ease authentication of electronic records submitted in faceless assessment proceedings
For easing the process of authentication of electronic records in faceless assessment proceedings, the Government has amended Income-tax Rules, 1962 (‘the Rules’) vide notification no G.S.R. 616(E) dated 6th September, 2021. The amended Rules provides that electronic records submitted through registered account of the taxpayers in the Income-tax Department’s portal shall be deemed to have been […]
CBDT allows taxpayers an opportunity to file application for settlement
The Finance Act, 2021 has amended the provisions of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (“the Act”) to inter alia provide that the Income-tax Settlement Commission (“ITSC”) shall cease to operate with effect from 01.02.2021. Further, it has also been provided that no application for settlement can be filed on or after 01.02.2021, which was the date on […]
TDS u/s 194Q @ 0.01% on Purchase of Goods
From 1st July 2021, Buyer of Goods has to deduct TDS @ 0.01% u/s 194Q if his turnover exceeds Rs. 10 Crores in the preceding previous year and purchases from the Resident Seller exceeds Rs. 50Lakhs. A higher rate of TDS @5% will be applicable if the Seller fails to furnish PAN to the buyer. […]
Tax deduction at higher rate in case of certain non-filers (specified persons)
Tax deduction under section 206AB or tax collection section 206CCA at higher rate in case of certain non-filers (specified persons) with respect to tax deductions (other than under sections 192, 192A, 194B, 194BB, 194LBC and 194N) and tax collections. The higher rate is twice the prescribed rate or 5%, whichever is higher. A specified person […]
Computation of Fair Market Value (FMV) of Capital Assets for the purposes of Slump Sale under section 50B of the Income Tax Act, 1961
In simple words, ‘slump sale’ is nothing but a transfer of a whole or part of a business concern as a going concern. As per section 2(42C) of Income -tax Act 1961, ‘slump sale’ means the transfer of one or more undertakings as a result of the sale for a lump sum consideration without values […]
Extension of time limits of certain Direct Tax compliances to provide relief to taxpayers
Dear Readers, Considering the present situation and difficulties faced by the taxpayers, the government has provided the following relief with respect to Direct Tax compliances. The Statement of Financial Transactions (SFT) for the Financial Year 202021, required to be furnished on or before 315tMay 2021 under Rule 114E of the Income-tax Rules, 1962 (hereinafter referred to […]
Recent Updates & Compliance Calendar – Direct and Indirect Tax
DIRECT TAXES RECENT UPDATES Extending time for payment under VSV (Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme) to 30.06.2021 including timelines for assessment (Notification No. 39/2021 & 38/2021) Format, Procedure and Guidelines for submission of Statement of Financial Transactions (SFT) for Interest income and Dividend Income (Notification No. 1 & 2 of 2021-DGIT ) CBDT notifies new Provisions of […]