Major change in TDS provisions w.e.f 01st July’2021 – Section 206AB

Finance Act 2021 introduced section 206AB to the Income Tax Act which has major implications on existing TDS provisions and rates. The idea behind this provision is to extract Tax at source from persons who are not filing their IT Returns, thereby making the businesses more responsible towards filing their returns regularly.

Applicability:

Section 206AB states that TDS on any payment other than on salary has to be deducted at a higher rate in case the recipient or deductee,

  • has not filed the returns of income (ITR) for the previous two financial years for which the time limit for filing ITR has expired, and
  • the aggregate of tax deducted at source and tax collected at source in his case is Rupees Fifty Thousand (Rs. 50,000) or more in each of these two previous years.

The rate at which TDS will be required to be deducted is higher of the following:

(i) at twice the rate specified in the relevant provision of the Act; or

(ii) at twice the rate or rates in force; or

(iii) at the rate of five per cent.

Question: How to check whether the deductee/recipient has filed the ITR for the previous two financial years and their TDS exceeds Rs 50,000/- in each of the two previous financial years?

  • The Govt. has come up with a utility where every person can check if their deductee/payee is a specified person on whom higher rate of TDS is applicable. The detailed procedure is given under Notification No. 01 of 2021 issued by CBDT Directorate of income tax(systems). It is also available on the reporting portal of the IT Deptt. (https://report.insight.gov.in).
  • Alternatively, you can also take a declaration or an undertaking from all the persons for which you are liable to deduct Tax in respect of the same. Please note that a declaration or undertaking is not a substitute for checking if the person is a specified person from the Govt. prescribed utility.

Exclusions: Section 206AB is not applicable on the following:

  • Section 192 – Payment for Salary to an employee
  • Section 192A – Payment of accumulated balance due to an employee
  • Section 194B – Winnings from lottery or crossword puzzle
  • Section 194BB – Winning from a horse race
  • Section 194LBC – Income in respect of investment in securitisation trust
  • Section 194N – Payments of certain amount/amounts in cash

Besides, the provisions of this section do not apply to a non-resident who does not have a permanent establishment in India. Permanent establishment for this purpose includes a fixed place of business where the enterprise’s business is carried out wholly or partially.

Conclusion:

It should be noted that if a person does not furnish PAN, then tax shall be deducted or collected at 20 per cent or rates applicable as per this section, whichever is higher.

Budget 2021 has introduced similar provisions in TCS where higher rate of TCS is to be collected from ‘specified person’ who has not filed ITR of two previous financial years and total TDS and TCS exceeds Rs. 50,000/- vide section 206CCA.

Company Registration for NRIs and Foreign Nationals in India

Private Limited Company Registration is considered to be the most ideal for NRIs, foreign nationals and for foreign entities who want to set up business in India.

According to FEMA guidelines, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is restricted in other types of businesses like Proprietorship, Partnership Firm and One Person Company. Though FDI is permitted under the automatic route in LLPs operating in sectors where 100% FDI is allowed through the automatic route and there are no FDI linked performance conditions. Continue reading “Company Registration for NRIs and Foreign Nationals in India”

New Section 194Q – TDS on Purchase of Goods

In the Budget for FY 2021-22, a new section 194Q has been introduced which is related to payment of certain sum for purchase of goods.

As per this section, any person, being a buyer who is responsible for paying any sum to any resident for purchase of any goods of the value or aggregate of such value exceeding INR 50 lakhs in any previous year, shall, deduct TDS @0.1% on the total value of the transaction.

Here “buyer” means a person whose turnover in the preceding financial year exceeds INR 10 crore (exclusive of GST).

Applicability:

– This section (194Q) is applicable from 1st July 2021.

A Buyer need to deduct TDS under this section whose turnover during 2020-21 exceed 10 Crore.

– Purchase of goods during the year 2021-22 exceeds 50 Lakhs.

Rate of TDS:

– Rate of TDS will be 0.1%

– If PAN is not furnished then applicable TDS rate shall be 5%.

Point of taxation:

– TDS shall be deducted at the time of credit in the books of accounts or at the time of making payment, whichever is earlier.

Non-compliance of section 194Q:  If the Buyer fails to deduct TDS, 30% of the expenditure will be disallowed.

Others:

– TDS to be paid by 7th of the subsequent month for April to February and 30th April for March.

– TDS return will be furnished under 26Q

– Form 16A to be issued to the vendor 

Exemption:

– This section is not applicable to a person whose TDS deductible under any other provision of the Act

– This section is not applicable to a person whose TCS deductible under any other provision of the Act, other than Sec 206C(1H)

How to close a private limited company

We come across various instances when small businesses are not able to sustain in this highly competitive era and prefer to get closed down, rather than running on losses. Many a times, startups prefer closing down a Company when the founder’s drop their business idea in view of an alternate lucrative opportunity.

The Companies Act 2013 provides various modes of closing of Companies. One of such ways is declaring the Company as “Defunct” and getting its name struck out from the records of Registrar. This is a hassle free and easy exit mode provided to Companies, which could not commence their business or are not in operations. Continue reading “How to close a private limited company”

Gold and Silver Rates in India

This article displays gold and silver rates in India starting 1981.

Year Gold Rates in Rs./10 gram (Standard 24 carats) Silver Rates in Rs./Kg.
31 March 2020 43335 39926
31 March 2019 31703 37768
31 March 2018 30408 38322
31 March 2017 28505 42211
31 March 2016 28340 36990
31 March 2015 26245 37825
31 March 2014 28470 43070
31 March 2013 29610 54030
31 March 2012 28040 56290
31 March 2011 20775 56900
31 March 2010 16320 27255
31 March 2009 15105 22165
31 March 2008 12125 23625
31 March 2007 9395 19520
31 March 2006 8490 17405
31 March 2005 6180 10675
31 March 2004 6065 11770
31 March 2003 5310 7695
31 March 2002 5010 7875
31 March 2001 4190 7215
31 March 2000 4380 7900
31 March 1999 4235 7615
31 March 1998 4045 8560
31 March 1997 4725 7345
31 March 1996 5160 7346
31 March 1995 4680 6335
31 March 1994 4598 7124
31 March 1993 4140 5489
31 March 1992 4334 8040
31 March 1991 3466 6646
31 March 1990 3200 6463
31 March 1989 3140 6755
31 March 1988 3130 6066
31 March 1987 2570 4794
31 March 1986 2140 4015
31 March 1985 2130 3955
31 March 1984 1975 3570
31 March 1983 1800 3105
31 March 1982 1700 2720
31 March 1981 1670 2715