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TDS Return for the Modern Entrepreneur.

Tax deducted at source (TDS), aims at collection of revenue at the very source of income. It is essentially an indirect method of collecting tax, which combines the concepts of “pay as you earn” and “collect as it is being earned”.

 

TDS RETURN

Tax deducted at source (TDS), aims at collection of revenue at the very source of income. It is essentially an indirect method of collecting tax, which combines the concepts of “pay as you earn” and “collect as it is being earned”. Its significance to the government lies in the fact that it propones the collection of tax, ensures a regular source of revenue, provides for a greater reach and wider base for tax. At the same time, to the taxpayer, it distributes the incidence of tax and provides for a simple and convenient mode of payment.

The concept of TDS requires that the person on whom responsibility has been cast, is to deduct tax at the appropriate rates from payments of specific nature which are being made to a specified recipient.

The deducted sum is required to be deposited to the credit of the Central Government quoting the TAN number. The recipient from whose income tax has been deducted at source gets the credit of the amount deducted in his personal assessment on the basis of the certificate issued by the deductor.

Those entities that have TAN Registration must file TDS returns. TDS returns are due quarterly, details to be furnished in these returns include fields like TAN No., TDS Payment, amount deducted, type of payment, PAN No. etc. Allindiataxfiling.com can help you e-file your TDS returns online.

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Key Points of TDS Deduction & Payment

Payment of TDS Deducted

The tax deducted at source (TDS) while making payment to parties for qualified expenses must be deposited before 7th of next month. For example, the TDS deducted in November 2017 is payable on or before 7th December 2017. The challan number for making TDS deposit is 281. while making TDS Payment care must be exercised while selecting the appropriate section/nature of the payment.

The Consequence of Non-Compliance

The non-compliance of TDS provisions is a grave offence and is punishable under section 271 (C) of the Income Tax Act 1961, wherein the minimum penalty is 10,000 which can go up to Rs. 1,00,000/-. Further section 276B applies to all such cases where a willful default is established, in all those cases the punishment is 3 Years rigorous imprisonment which can go up to seven years.

Interest on Non Payment of TDS

The TDS deducted by a person need to be deposited within 7th day of the next month. Any failure or delay in depositing the TDS is punishable under section 271 C or/and Section 276 B. The defaulter is further liable to pay interest on delayed payment at the rate of 1.5% per month or part thereof. There is no provision in law where the interest can be waived; hence the assesse should be very careful.

 

Filing of TDS Return

After making the payment of TDS to the income tax, the taxpayer is required to file a quarterly return where the TDS deposited is mapped against the PAN of the person from which TDS was deducted. The TDS Return is filed within 30th of the month succeeding the quarter. For example, the first quarter ends on 30th June, hence the TDS Return must be submitted before 30th July.

Interest on Non-Deduction of TDS

When a person while making payment for which he ought to have deducted TDS fails in deducting TDS or deducts an amount less than the required amount. In all such cases, the deductor is liable to pay an interest @ 1% per month or part of the month, till the date on which TDS is deducted. Hence, a businessperson must be prudent while making payment to parties and ensure that TDS is deducted.

Other Consequences of Default on TDS

The expenses on which TDS was required to be deducted shall be disallowed as an expense under section 40(a) while computing the total taxable income. To understand it quickly let’s take an example of business where the income is 10 lac and the expense is also 10 lac, then effectively there shall be zero income tax, However, if the TDS is not deducted then the tax shall be three lacs (30% of 10 lac)

TDS Rate Chart for The FY-2019-2020 (AY: 2020-21)

SectionNature of PaymentBasic Cut-off (Rs.) Per AnnumIndividual and HUFOther Than Individual/HUFPAN is not Submitted
192
Payment of Salaries by Employers
Slab rate
Slab rate
Not applicable
30%
192A
Premature payment by PF Organization from EPF A/c (i.e. before 5 Years).
50,000
10%
Not applicable
20%
193
Payment of Interest on Securities by company
10,000
10%
10%
20%
194
Payment of Dividend other than dividend as referred to Section 115O by company (i.e. Dividend on which Dividend Distribution Tax is not paid)
2,500
10%
10%
20%
194A
Payment of Interest by bank
40,000 (Non Sr.Citizen) 50,000 (Sr. Citizen)
10%
10%
20%
194A
Payment of Interest by others
5,000
10%
10%
20%
194B
Payment of prize from Wining from Lotteries by any person.
10,000
30%
30%
30%
194B
Payment of prize from Wining from Horse Race by any person.
10,000.00
30%
30%
30%
194C
Payment to Contractors by any person.
30,000 (Single bill) or 1 Lakh aggregate bills during the year.
1%
2%
20%
194C
Payment to Transporter Covered u/s. 44E and submit declaration in prescribed format. (i.e. owning less than 10 goods carriages)
0
0
20%
194C
Payment to Transporter not covered u/s. 44E (i.e. owning more than 10 goods carriages)
30,000 (Single bill ) or 75,000.00 aggregate bills during the year.
1%
2%
20%
194D
Payment of Insurance Commission to agents by Insurance Company.
15,000
5%
10%
20%
194DA
Payment in respect of maturity of Life Insurance Policy by Life Insurance Company.
1 Lakh
1%
1%
20%
194DE
Payment to NRI sportsman or association by any person or organization
20%
20%
20%
194EE
Payment out of deposit under National Saving Scheme (NSS)
2,500
10%
10%
20%
194F
Payment with respect to repurchase of units by Mutual Fund Companies.
20%
20%
20%
194G
Payment of Lottery Commission
15,000
5%
5%
20%
194H
Payment of commission or Brokerage
15,000
5%
5%
20%
194I
Payment of rent on land, building, furniture and fittings.
240,000
10%
10%
20%
194I
Payment of rent on plant, machinery or equipments.
240,000
2%
2%
20%
194IB
Payment made on account of transfer of immovable property other than agriculture land.
50 Lakh
1%
1%
20%
194IA
Rent payable by individual not covered u/s. 194I for land, building, furniture and fittings
50,000 PM
5%
5%
20%
194J
Payment of Professional Fees other than call centers
30,000
10%
10%
20%
194J
Payment of Professional Fees to call centers.
2%
2%
20%
194LA
Compensation on transfer of certain immoveable property than Agriculture Land
250,000
10%
10%
20%

Documents & Fee Required To Start A Proprietorship Firm

Section

Nature of Payment

TCS Rate (%)
206C
Scrap
1
206C
Tendu Leaves
5
206C
Timber obtained under a forest lease or other mode
2.5
206C
Any other forest produce not being a timber or tendu leave
2.5
206C
Alcoholic Liquor for human consumption
1
206C
Parking Lot, Toll Plaza, Mining and Quarrying
2
206C
Minerals, being coal or lignite or iron ore (applicable from July 1, 2012)
1
206C
Sale of motor vehicle of the value exceeding Rs. 10 Lacs (wef 01.06.2016) Motor vehicle clause not applicable on Central Government, a State Government, an embassy, a High Commission, Legation, Commission, Consulate and the Trade Representation of a foreign State; Local Authority; a Public Sector Company which is engaged in the business of carrying passengers (wef 01.04.2017)
1
Note: TDS deducted in a month is required to be paid before 7th day of next month. While making TDS mention correct section in the challan number 281. For TDS payment use separate challan while making payment for specific type (section). Interest on Late Payment is- 1.5% per month or part thereof, The penalty on Late filing of TDS Return is Rs. 200 per day, however it is limited to the TDS amount.
 
 
 

S NO.

PARTICULAR

DUE DATE

TYPE OF EVENT

1
Payment of TDS deducted under various sections of the income tax act
Before 7th day of Next Month
Monthly
2
1st Quarter TDS Return ( 1st April to 30th June)
31st July
Quarterly
3
2nd Quarter TDS Return ( 1st July to 30th September)
31st October
Quarterly
4
3rd Quarter TDS Return ( 1th October to 31st December)
31st January
Quarterly
 
 
Note TDS deducted in a month is required to be paid before 7th day of next month. While making TDS mention correct section in the challan number 281. For TDS payment use separate challan while making payment for specific type (section). Interest on Late Payment is- 1.5% per month or part thereof, The penalty on Late filing of TDS Return is Rs. 200 per day, however it is limited to the TDS amount.
 
 

Frequently Ask Questions

TAN is Tax Deduction and Collection Number. TAN is used by the Income Tax Department to track all payments and filings of persons or entities required to deduct tax at source and pay it to the Government. TAN is a 10 digit alpha-numeric number.
 
Individuals who are salaried are not required to deduct tax at source. However, Individuals who run a proprietorship business are required to deduct tax at source. All other entities like LLP, Private Limited Company, Limited Company, Trust, Society, etc., are required to obtain TAN and deduct tax at source. Not obtaining TAN when applicable attracts a penalty of Rs.10, 000.
 
Delay in furnishing the e -TDS statement will result in a mandatory fees of Rs. 200 per day, the total fees should not exceed the total amount of TDS made for the quarter. The penalty for non-filing of TDS return for more than one year from the specified date is a minimum Rs 10,000 to Rs 1 lakh.
 
Yes, failure to remit TDS in the government’s account within stipulated time-limit would attract interest, penalty and rigorous imprisonment of upto seven years.
 

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