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Questions Related to Income Tax

GENERAL FAQs

  1. How will I get my excess paid tax refunded back?

Once you file an income tax return, the excess fund will be transferred to your bank account or by cheque once the refund gets processed.

 

  1. Is it possible to communicate with CPC in paper form?

No, no paper communication is allowed with CPC.

 

  1. What is the toll-free CPC help line number?

It is 1800-425-2229.

 

  1. What to do when an assessee is not able to call on toll-free number from abroad?

In that case, you can use the chargeable number 080-22546500 to contact IT department.

 

  1. What is the email id to contact CPC?

There is no Email ID provided from CPC to contact them. The only way is through the toll-free and chargeable contact number.

 

  1. What are the working hours of CPC?

It is 8.00 am to 8.00 pm from Monday to Friday, excluding all the national holidays.

 

  1. How to claim a refund for TDS deducted due to late PAN submission?

Your employer can file the “Correction Statement” and provide your PAN information. In this case, you have to file IT return even if your income is below the tax slabs.

 

  1. Do I have to file Original return once again, if the Original e-return declared to be invalid due to non-receipt of ITR-V?

If the ITR-V has not been received by the CPC and you have the 120 day period remains, then you will have to sign a new ITR-V form and send it to CPC within the time frame. But if the time frame has expired, then you have to file a revised return which will be ultimately treated as original return.

  1. What is the password to open ITR-V

The password to open ITR-V is the combination of your PAN number and your DOB. It should be last 5 digits of your PAN number and ddmmyyyy of the DOB.

 

  1. Can more than one ITR-V be sent in one envelope?

Yes, more than one form can be sent together in one envelope but one needs to take care that the barcode does not get folded.

  1. Can I send the ITR-V to CPC by Registered Post?

No, ITR-V can be sent only via ordinary post or speed post.

 

  1. I am not receiving any communication from ITD CPC regarding receipt of ITR-V, Intimation u/s 143(1) or other communications. What should I do?

All the CPC communications are done by email and mobile number and that is why you must check this information first. Go to the E-filing website and access the user account and review the details. For help, contact your tax practitioner.

 

  1. How many times can I file the revised return?

You can do it multiple times till the expiry of one year time limit.

 

  1. How can a taxpayer find his Assessing Officer (AO) Code?

Go to www.allindiaitr.com and log into your account. Under the account tab, click on “services” menu and under that click on “Know Your Jurisdiction” tab.

FAQs ON BANK DETAILS

  1. What is IFSC Code and where to find it?

It is called as Indian Financial System Code, which contains 11 alpha numeric characters which is a must required thing for electronic transfers. This code can be found in the cheque leaf or from the passbook or you can get it by contacting the bank.

 

  1. What is MICR code and where to find it?

Magnetic Ink Character Recognition is required for cheque processing technology and can be found in the bank account cheque book.

 

  1. What is a bank branch code?

It is a unique code for a bank branch which helps in recognizing it.

 

  1. What is ECS?

It is an electronic fund transfer mode that can be used for paying interest, dividends, pension and to pay bills for electricity, telephone or water.

FAQs ON CONTACT DETAILS

  1. Is it mandatory to enter email id and if so, then Which email ID should I provide?

Yes, it is mandatory to provide email ID while filing e-return through online system. You must enter your personal email ID.

 

  1. Should I provide my permanent address or current address?

You can provide either of them, whichever is best available to communicate.

 

  1. Which documents will serve as proof of 'identity' for individuals and HUFs?
  • The following documents are needed:
  • Matriculation certificate
  • School leaving certificate
  • Educational degree certificate from a recognized institution
  • Depository account
  • Bank account
  • Credit card
  • Water bill receipt
  • Ration card
  • Property tax assessment order
  • Passport
  • Voter identity card
  • Driving license
  • Certificate of identity signed by an MP or an MLA or a municipal councillor or a Gazetted officer

FAQs ON RESIDENTIAL STATUS

  1. What will serve as the proof of 'address' for individuals and HUFs?

All of the below mentioned documents can be used as address proof:

  • Electricity bill
  • Telephone bill
  • Depository account
  • Credit card
  • Bank account
  • Ration card
  • Employer certificate
  • Passport
  • Voter identity card
  • Property tax assessment order
  • Driving license
  • Rent receipt
  • Certificate of address signed by an MP / MLA / Municipal councilor / Gazetted officer.

 

  1. Does taxability change as per residential status?

Yes, it does depends on the residential status of the taxpayer.

Income Tax / Money tips - 06/08/2020
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Income-tax Rates FY 2019-20 (AY 2020-21)

Before knowing the tax rates, it is very important to understand the terms Financial year (FY) and Assessment Year (AY).

The below-mentioned tax rates/ slab is on the income earned for the period 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020. FY stands for the 'financial year' which is from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020. AY stands for Assessment year which 2020-21.

For individuals, the due date to file the income tax return for the income earned from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020 is 31 July 2020. However, this year due to COVID 19 economic relaxations, the due date is pushed to 30 November 2020

Income tax Rates 

Tax Rates for Individuals (below 60)

Income Tax Slab

(in Rupees)

 Tax Rate for Individual Below the Age Of 60 Years
0 to 2,50,000* Nil
2,50,001 to 5,00,000 5% of total income exceeding 2,50,000
5,00,001 to 10,00,000 Tax Amount of 12,500 for the income up to 5,00,000

+ 20% of total income exceeding 5,00,000
Above 10,00,000 Tax Amount of 1,12,500 for the income up to 10,00,000

+ 30% of total income exceeding 10,00,000

Tax Rates for Senior Tax Payers between the age of 60 years to 80 years old

Income Tax Slab Senior Citizens (between 60 years – 80 years)
Up to 3,00,000 Nil
 3,00,001 to 5,00,000 5% of income exceeding 3,00,000
 5,00,001 to 10,00,000 Tax Amount of 10,000 for the income up to 5,00,000

+ 20% of total income exceeding 5,00,000
Above 10,00,000 Tax Amount of 1,10,000for the income up to 10,00,000

+ 30% of total income exceeding 10,00,000

Tax Rates for Super Senior Taxpayers above the age of 80 years

Income Tax Slab Very Senior Citizens of and above 80 years of age
Up to 5,00,000 Nil
 5,00,001 to 10,00,000 20% of income exceeding 5,00,000
Above 10,00,000 30% of income exceeding 10,00,000

Important Notes:

  • The income tax rates are applied to the annual income calculated. Thereafter Surcharge and Cess are added to the tax payable.
    • A surcharge is also applicable slab wise. The surcharge is calculated on the Tax amount. If the income is:
  1. Above Rs.50,00,000 and up to Rs.1 crore – then 10% surcharge is applicable
  2. Above Rs.1 crore and up to Rs.2 crore – then 15% surcharge is applicable.

In the Union Budget 2019-20, a new surcharge on income tax for super-rich individuals has been levied. So, individuals earning:

  1. Between Rs.2 crore and up to Rs.5 crore –then 25% surcharge is applicable;
  2. For Above Rs.5 crore – then a 37% surcharge is applicable.
  • An additional Cess of 4% for Health & Education is applicable to the income tax plus surcharge.
  • Section 87A allows tax rebates to Individuals whose total annual income falls below Rs.5,00,000. The rebate is limited to Rs.12,500 or the actual tax amount whichever is lower.

Income Tax Slabs for HUF

The Income Tax Slab for Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) is the same as the Tax slabs for Individuals under the age of 60 years in the year 2019 – 2020.

Income Tax Slabs for Partnership Firms

There is a flat tax rate for Partnership Firms and LLPs (Limited Liability Partnerships) and they are to pay Income Tax at the rate of 30%.

Added to the tax amount is:

  1. Surcharge on tax: 12% in cases where the annual income is more than Rs.1 Crore
  2. Cess for Health & Education: is at the rate of 4% - calculated on tax amount plus surcharge

Income Tax Slabs for Local Authorities

Local Authorities to are to be taxed at a flat tax rate of 30%.

Added to the tax amount is:

  1. Surcharge on tax: 12% in cases where the annual income is more than Rs.1 Crore
  2. Cess for Health & Education: is at the rate of 4% - calculated on tax amount plus a surcharge.

Income Tax Slabs for Domestic Companies

Domestic Companies have received a boost. With the turnover raised from 250 crores to 400 crores for a tax rate of 25%. The turnover slab wise tax calculation is:

Turnover Particulars Tax Rates
Gross turnover up to 400 Cr. in the previous year 25% (subject to conditions as set out in the Taxation Laws Amendment Ordinance, 2019)
Gross turnover exceeding 400 Cr. in the previous year 30% (subject to conditions as set out in the Taxation Laws Amendment Ordinance, 2019)

Added to the tax amount is:

Surcharge on tax:

  1. 7% in cases where the annual income is between Rs.1 Crore to Rs.10 Crore
  2.  12% in cases where the annual income is more than Rs.10 Crore

Cess for Health & Education: is at the rate of 4% - calculated on tax amount plus surcharge

Income Tax Slabs for Foreign Companies

Foreign Companies are taxed at a rate of 40%.

Added to the tax amount is:

  1. Surcharge on tax: 2% in cases where the annual income is between Rs.1 Crore to Rs.10 Crore
  2. 5% in cases where the annual income is more than Rs.10 Crore
  3. Cess for Health & Education: is at the rate of 4% - calculated on tax amount plus surcharge

Income Tax Slabs for Co-operative Societies

Income Tax Slab Income Tax Slab Rate
Up to Rs.10,000 10% of Income
Rs.10,000 to Rs.20,000 20% of Income exceeding Rs.10,000
Over Rs.20,000 30% of Income exceeding Rs.20,000

Added to the tax amount is:

  1. Surcharge on tax: 12% in cases where the annual income is more than Rs.1 Crore
  2. Cess for Health & Education: is at the rate of 4% - calculated on tax amount plus surcharge
  3. So, to calculate your tax liability for the year, you should keep a track of your annual income to know what Income slab you will be falling under for the year 2019 – 2020.

Income tax rates for a non-resident - Individuals

Income Slabs Income-tax rates
Up to 2,50,000 Nil
From 2,50,000 to 5,00,000 5%
From 5,00,000 to 10,00,000 20%
Above 10,00,000 30%
Ø  Surcharge: 10% of tax where total income increases Rs. 50 lakhs

15% of tax where total income increases Rs. 1 crore
Ø  Health & Education cess: 3% of tax plus surcharge

Capital Gains Taxation on Mutual Funds/Direct Equity

For Equity Oriented Schemes/Direct Equity

  • Long Term Capital Gains (units held for more than 12 months)
  • Short Term Capital Gains (units held for 12 months or less)

For non-equity oriented schemes

  • Long Term Capital Gains (units held for more than 36 months)
  • Short Term Capital Gains (units held for 36 months or less)
  Individual/ HUF Domestic Company NRI

Equity Oriented Schemes/Direct Equity

Long term capital gains 10%* 10%* 10%*
Short term capital gains 15% 15% 15%

Other Than Equity Oriented Schemes

Long term capital gains 20% (after indexation) 20% (after indexation) Listed - 20% (after indexation)

Unlisted - 10% (without indexation)
Short term capital gains 30%^ 30%^^/25%^^^ 30%^

 

 

 

Tax Deducted at Source (Applicable to NRI Investors)

  
  Short term capital gains$ Long term capital gains$
Equity oriented schemes 15% 10%*
Other than equity-oriented schemes 30% 10% (for unlisted without indexation) and 20% (for listed)

* Income-tax at the rate of 10% (without indexation benefit) on long-term capital gains exceeding Rs. 1 lakh provided the transfer of such units is subject to STT.

$ Finance (No.2) Act, 2019 provides for a surcharge at:

  • 37% on base tax where income exceeds Rs. 5 crore;
  • 25% where income exceeds Rs. 2 crore but does not exceed Rs. 5 crore;
  • 15% where income exceeds Rs. 1 crore but does not exceed Rs. 2 crore;
  • 10% where income exceeds Rs. 50 lakhs but does not exceed Rs. 1 crore.

Further, "Health and Education Cess" to be levied at the rate of 4% on the aggregate of base tax and surcharge.

@ Surcharge at 7% on base tax is applicable where the income of domestic corporate unit holders exceeds Rs 1 crore but does not exceed 10 crores and at 12% where income exceeds 10 crores. Further, "Health and Education Cess" to be levied at the rate of 4% on the aggregate of base tax and surcharge.

# Short term/ long term capital gain tax (along with applicable Surcharge and "Health and Education Cess") will be deducted at the time of redemption of units in case of NRI investors.

^ Assuming the investor falls into the highest tax bracket.

^^ This rate applies to companies other than companies engaged in manufacturing business who are taxed at a lower rate subject to fulfillment of certain conditions.

^^^ If total turnover or gross receipts during the financial year 2017-18 does not exceed Rs. 400 crores.

Further, the domestic companies are subject to minimum alternate tax not specified in the above tax rates. Transfer of units upon consolidation of mutual fund schemes of two or more schemes of equity oriented fund or two or more schemes of a fund other than equity oriented fund in accordance with SEBI (Mutual Funds) Regulations, 1996 is exempt from capital gains.

Income-tax implications on dividend received by Mutual Fund unitholders

  Individual/ HUF Domestic Company NRI

Dividend
Equity oriented schemes Nil Nil Nil
Debt oriented schemes Nil Nil Nil

Rate of tax on distributed income (payable by the MF scheme)**
Equity oriented schemes* 10% + 12% Surcharge + 4% Cess 10% + 12% Surcharge + 4% Cess 10% + 12% Surcharge + 4% Cess
= 11.648% = 11.648% = 11.648%
Money market or Liquid schemes /debt schemes (other than infrastructure debt fund) 25% + 12% Surcharge + 4% Cess 30% + 12% Surcharge + 4% Cess 25% + 12% Surcharge + 4% Cess
= 29.12% = 34.944% = 29.12%
Infrastructure Debt Fund 25% + 12% Surcharge + 4% Cess 30% + 12% Surcharge + 4% Cess 5% + 12% Surcharge + 4% Cess
= 29.12% = 34. 944% = 5.824%

* Securities transaction tax (STT) shall be payable on equity-oriented mutual funds schemes at the time of redemption/switch to the other schemes/sale of units.

** For the purpose of determining the tax payable by the scheme, the amount of distributed income has to be increased to such amount as would, after reduction of tax on such increased amount, be equal to the income distributed by the Mutual Fund. In other words, the amount payable to unitholders is to be grossed up for determining the tax payable, and accordingly, the effective tax rate would be higher. The above-mentioned rate is without considering the grossing up.

Surcharge mentioned in the above table is payable on base tax. Further, "Health and Education Cess" is to be levied at 4% on the aggregate of base tax and surcharge.

Disclaimer - The tax rates mentioned here are from the Finance Act 2019 and can be subject to changes. It is advisable to consult your tax consultant or financial advisor before finalizing your tax returns.

Income Tax / Salary / Tax - 06/08/2020
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What is MSME Registration and how will it help freelancers and small business owners?

Micro Small and Medium Enterprises who obtain registration under the MSMED Act, 2006 can avail benefits under many schemes issued by the government.

Before discussing further on what are these benefits and how to obtain the registration, you must know who is MSME and how are you qualified for the same.

The Government of India has enacted the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006 in terms of which the definition of micro, small and medium enterprises is as under:

The companies are segregated into micro, small and medium enterprises based on their investment in equipment and plant and machinery.

  1. Micro Enterprise:
    1. Investment in Machinery: Not more than INR 25 lakh
    2. Investment in equipment: Not more than INR 10 lakh
  2. Small Enterprise:
    1. Investment in Machinery: Between INR 25 lakh and 5 Crore
    2. Investment in equipment: between INR 10 lakh and 2 Crore
  3. Medium enterprise:
    1. Investment in Machinery: Between INR 5 Crore and 10 Crores
    2. Investment in equipment: Between INR 2 Crore and 5 Crore

 

Being a freelance designer, you should know about everything that protects your interest and enhances your business.

 

Listed below are advantages that you get for your MSME registration.

1.Collateral Free loans from banks:

The Credit Guarantee Fund Scheme for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGS) was launched by the GOI to make available collateral-free credit to the micro and small enterprise sector. Both the existing and the new enterprises are eligible to be covered under the scheme. The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India and Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), established a Trust named Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE) to implement the Credit Guarantee Fund Scheme for Micro and Small Enterprises.

2. A hefty 50% subsidy on  Patent registration

Enterprises that have MSME Registration Certificate can avail 50% subsidy for patent registration by making an application to respective ministry.

3. 1% exemption on the interest rate on overdraft

Enterprises that have MSME Registration can avail the benefit of 1% exemption on the interest rate on OD as mentioned in the scheme (this is bank-dependent).

4. Eligible for Industrial Promotion subsidy

Enterprises that have MSME Registration are eligible for Industrial Promotion Subsidy as may be prescribed by the government in this behalf.

5. Protection against delayed payments

The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises gives protection to MSME Registered Business against delay in payments from Buyers and right of interest on delayed payment through conciliation and arbitration and settlement of dispute be done in minimum time. If any micro or small enterprise that has MSME registration, supplies any goods or services, then the buyer is required to make the payment on or before the date agreed upon between the buyer and the micro or small enterprise. In case there is no payment date on the agreement, then the buyer is required to make payment within fifteen days of acceptance of goods or services.

Further, in any case, a payment due to a micro or small enterprise cannot exceed forty-five days from the day of acceptance or the day of deemed acceptance. In case of failure by the buyer to make the payment on time, the buyer is required to pay compound interest with monthly interest rests to the supplier on that amount from the agreed date of payment or fifteen days of acceptance of goods or service. The penal interest chargeable for delayed payment to an MSME enterprise is three times of the bank rate notified by the Reserve Bank of India.

6. Concession in electricity bills:

Enterprises that have MSME Registration Certificate can avail Concession on electricity bill by making an application to the electricity department along with MSME Registration Certificate.

7. Reimbursement of ISO Certification charges

Enterprises that have MSME Registration Certificate can claim reimbursement of ISO Certification expenses by making an application to the respective authority.

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