ITD has released new e-TDS/TCS File Validation Utilities (FVUs) today, FVU version 5.6 for quarterly e-TDS/TCS statement pertaining to FY 2010-11 onwards and FVU version 2.152 for quarterly e-TDS/TCS statement up to FY 2009-10.The new FVU is applicable for all TDS/TCS returns being filed from 7th October, 2017 onwards. Key Features of new File Val
Read moreCBDT has clarified on TDS on interest on deposit made under the Capital Gains Accounts Scheme, 1988 where the depositor has deceased.Below given is the notification released by CDBT regarding the clarification; Government of IndiaMinistry of FinanceCentral Board of Direct TaxesDirectorate of Income-tax (Systems)New DelhiNotification No. 08/2017Ne
Read moreThe CBDT amended the rules relating to TDS as "TDS on Rent u/s 194IB" to make provisions for an individual or a HUF who is responsible for paying to a resident any income by way of rent exceeding fifty thousand rupees for a month or part of month during the previous year, shall deduct an amount equal to five percent of such income as income-tax t
Read moreIn this post, we shall discuss the procedure to be followed for the process of regular return filing using Saral TDS Software.12 Steps to be followed to do eTDS regular return filing through SARAL TDS:1. Update Saral TDS to latest version of software (Updated with latest FVU 5.3).2. Create a file and enter the Deductor, Deductee and Employee de
Read moreNSDL has released the new file validation utility, FVU 5.2 version for filing quarterly TDS/TCS Statements, applicable from 17th September 2016.FVU Version 5.2 for quarterly e-TDS/TCS statement pertaining to FY 2010-11 onwardsFVU version 2.148 for quarterly e-TDS/TCS statement up to FY 2009-10Saral TDS has been updated with the above said latest FV
Read moreTDS due date for payment and returns In one of our previous posts, we had given a detailed view about payment and quarterly filing due dates for TDS. This article is an update keeping in mind the latest changes in TDS filing due dates for FY 2016-17. CBDT extends due date for filing of TDS statement in Form 24Q for financial year 2018-19 from
Read moreNew FVU version 5.1 Released for Quarterly eTDS Return:EDIT: FVU 5.2 released for filing quarterly TDS/TCS Statements and is applicable from 17th September 2016.TIN-NSDL has released new version of File Validation Utility (FVU version 5.1) for generating eTDS / TCS quarterly statements. The new FVU version 5.1 (for statement pertaining to FY 2010-
Read moreThe CBDT vide Circular No. 23/2016 dated. 24 June 2016 has clarified on FAQs of stakeholders regarding amended provisions of Section 206C of the Income Tax Act, i.e. no TCS if cash receipts is upto Rs 2 lakhs even though total consideration exceeds Rs 2 lakhs.Circular No. 23/2016F. No. 370142/17/2016-TPLGovernment of IndiaMinistry of FinanceDepart
Read moreThe due date for filing Form 15G/15H at the ITD Portal has been notified by the CBDT.The process of filing self-declaration forms 15G/15H was much talked in recent months with ITD simplifying the procedure making it online. However there were certain questions unanswered regarding the due date for filing Form 15G and Form 15H. CBDT has issued a no
Read moreDue date for filing the statement for Tax Deduction at Source (TDS) on Sale of Property under section 194IA has been extended to 30 days from the end of the month in which tax was deducted. Earlier, the tax deducted was to be paid within 7 days from the end of the month.CBDT in its notification dated 31st May 2016 had made the changes in Rule 29B
Read moreIn order to bring uniformity and to give Deductors sufficient time for filing TDS/TCS statements CBDT in its notification has amended TDS Provisions w.e.f 1st June 2016.Here are the changes notified:1. Due date for filing TDS statements (Form24Q/26Q/27Q)has been made uniform across Government and Non-Government Deductors, following are the amended
Read moreThe income tax department has given out the procedure for the deductor to upload 15G and 15H forms to the Income Tax Department.The first step is from the deductee's side who will be submitting the forms 15G or 15H, either manually or electronically to the deductor. This has to be digitized by the deductor and uploaded to the department website on
Read moreWith effect from 1st May 2016, the online submission of Quarterly TDS/TCS statements will be discontinued at TIN-NSDL website.The Deductors who desires to upload the Quarterly TDS/TCS e-Returns online, shall upload the same at e-Filing Portal of ITD. The Deductor must have registered the TAN at ITD’s e-Filing Portal using a valid Digital Signatu
Read moreNew File Validation Utility (FVU 5.0) has been released by NSDL for quarterly TDS/TCS statement filing, applicable from April 13th 2016.FVU 5.0 Features:The key features of File Validation Utility (FVU) version 5.0 is as follows:Remark ‘B’ (No Deduction U/s 197A) is made applicable for Section code 192A (Payment of accumulated balance due to a
Read moreProcedure to submit:The correction statement can be submitted to NSDL only through e-Filing.It can be submitted either through TIN-FC or through Online upload.The submission to TIN-FC carriesA correction statement file [*.fvu]A declaration in Form 27A for the correction by the deductor.An Enclosure of Statistics' report to Form 27A to certify the
Read moreTDS due date for payment and returns What is the due date for payment of TDS? Is the same due date applicable for all types of assessees? Will it vary for salaried and non-salaried cases? These questions are some of the most frequently asked and searched queries. In this post, we will see how the due dates are applicable. CBDT extends due dat
Read moreIn some of the previous posts, we have been looking at the different facets concerning Form 15G and Form 15H. There has also been quite some confusions and misinformation floating around. So in this post, we give you some of the important facts regarding the same.MYTHFACTAny person who wishes to avoid tax deduction can make use of Form 15G and Fo
Read moreAs we all know, there have been some changes in relation to Form 15G and Form 15H.In accordance with these changes, the deductor will have to assign UIN (Unique Identification number) for every Form 15G / Form 15H that is being submitted.The procedure to be followed for the allocation of UIN is:The UIN will consist of 3 fields -A sequence number: T
Read moreAs we have seen in one of the earlier posts, there had been a few changes made for the submission of Forms 15G/ 15H. Now there have been further enhancements made which is covered in this post.One of the conditions that have been relaxed under the revision is the mode of submission of these forms to Deductor.Now an eligible assessee may file Form 1
Read moreAs indicated in our earlier communication, the new version of FVU (File Validation Utility), FVU v4.9 and FVU v2.145, is released by NSDL. This is applicable from 19th December 2015 for filing Quarterly TDS/TCS statements.The key features of the new version of FVU(File Validation Utility) are as follows:It is now mandatory to quote ‘Certificate
Read moreThe CBDT, in its recent notification, has declared that the submitting of Form 15G and 15H has been simplified. This mainly asks the Deductor to have online provisions for accepting the declaration.Now, as we know, if the taxpayer is not seeking any deductions under the section 197A, then (s)he can submit a self-declaration of the same in the for
Read moreONLINE CORRECTION FOR ADDITION OF NEW CHALLANIn the latest version of the FVU – version 4. 8 there have been few changes made. One of the change was that the C9 correction, i.e., the addition of new challan through offline was discontinued. Now this will mean that the deductors will not be able to add a new challan in the correction statements fr
Read moreThe latest File Validation Utility, FVU version 4.8 and version 2.144 has been released by the NSDL for e-Filing of Quarterly TDS/TCS Statements. This will be applicable from 29th September 2015. Some notable changes were observed in the new file structure. They as provided as follows.The most important change is ‘Discontinuation of C9 Correctio
Read moreThere have been changes in the Quarterly TDS / TCS Statements validation structure (File Validation Utility). The changes are as listed below for a clear understanding of the Deductors. These changes are expected to be released by September 24, 2015 by NSDL. Change in validation of section 192A transactions:Changes made in the validation are: In
Read moreNSDL has released the new File Validation Utility (FVU v4.7) for generation of Quarterly TDS Statements which is applicable from 24th June 2015.FVU v4.7, for quarterly e-TDS/TCS statement pertaining to FY 2010-11 on-wards & FVU version 2.143, for quarterly e-TDS/TCS statement up to FY 2009-10.The key features of the new FVU v4.7 are as summariz
Read moreNSDL is to release new file validation utility for Quarterly TDS Statements to be filed, tentatively by 19th June 2015. The details are as below. New File Validation Utility v4.7 (FVU) Version 4.7: - for quarterly e-TDS/TCS statement pertaining to FY 2010-11 onwards. Version 2.143: - for quarterly e-TDS/TCS statements from FY 2007-08 up to FY
Read moreInstruction regarding not to put any inconvenience to Assessee (Deductee) for Non-deposit of TDS by the Deductor - CBDT - Order-Instruction - Dated 01-06-2015 - Income TaxNo. 275/29/2014-IT-(B)Government of IndiaMinistry of FinanceDepartment of RevenueCentral Board of Direct TaxesDated New Delhi, the 1st June, 2015To,The CCsIT (CCA)Subject: Non-dep
Read moreFee under section 234E for delayed filing of quarterly TDS return, deletedIn a recent judgement, the ITAT (Income Tax Appellate Tribunal) have upheld the assessee’s grievance and deletes fee under section 234E for delayed filing of quarterly TDS return.The judgement was in the case of Sibia Healthcare Private Limited against DCIT(TDS-CPC).ITAT(I
Read moreNSDL has released the much awaited FVU 4.6 version for Statements Pertaining to FY2010-11 onwards and FVU version 2.142 for statement up to FY 2009-10.The new File Validation Utility is applicable from 21st April 2015, and it’s mandatory to generate the quarterly TDS statements using the above mentioned FVU for both regular and correction stateme
Read moreFinance Minister Mr. Arun Jaitley has presented today his first full budget for the fiscal year 2015-16, terming it as a growth focused budget, without tripping on the fiscal deficit constraints. The Finance Minister said the GDP growth is expected to accelerate between 8 to 8.5 percent in the fiscal year starting 2015. The highlights of Budget 20
Read moreNil return filing of TDS - Step by step procedure A new option has been opened at TDS CPC on TRACES in respect of Nil Returns. The deductor after logging into his account simply has to declare/update the record regarding Nil return in a particular quarter. This in turn while help the deductor to be free from the notices which otherwise are being
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