Section 206CC of the Income Tax Act, 1961 mandates a higher Tax Collected at Source (TCS) rate if the buyer (collectee) fails to furnish their Permanent Account Number (PAN) to the seller (collector). This provision ensures tax compliance by incentivizing PAN disclosure in high-value transactions. 1. Applicability Applies to all TCS transactionsunder Chapter XVII-BB (e.g., sale of scrap, minerals, liquor, overseas remittances, etc.). Exemptions: Non-residents without […]

1. Overview Introduced: Finance Act 2021 (effective from 1st July 2021). Purpose: Imposes higher Tax Collected at Source (TCS)on buyers who fail to file income tax returns (ITRs) despite significant TDS/TCS deductions. Budget 2025 Update: Proposed for omission(effective 1st April 2025) to reduce compliance burdens. 2. Key Provisions A.  Applicability Applies to “Specified Persons”: Buyers who: Did not file

1. Legal Basis Section 206C(3): Mandates deposit of Tax Collected at Source (TCS)to the Central Government within specified timelines. Rule 37CA: Prescribes the due dates, modes, and proceduresfor TCS payment. 2. Key Compliance Requirements A.  Due Dates for TCS Deposit COLLECTOR TYPE DUE DATE Government Offices ·         Without challan: Same day of collection. ·         With challan: Within 7

1. Legal Basis Proviso to Section 206C(3): Requires sellers/collectorsto submit a statement of TCS collected and deposited. Rule 31AA(1): Specifies the format, due date, and procedurefor filing this statement. 2. Key Compliance Requirements A.  Who Must File? All TCS collectors(businesses, individuals, government agencies) under Section 206C. Exemptions: Government departments submitting Form 24G. Small sellers (turnover ≤ ₹10 crore) unless covered under Section

1. Overview Legal Provision: Allows TCS collectorsto file a correction statement to rectify errors in previously filed TCS returns (e.g., Form 27EQ). Purpose: Correct mistakes in PAN, amount, rate, or other details to ensure accurate tax credits for buyers. 2. Key Provisions 1.  When to File? Errors in Original Return: Incorrect PAN, amount, rate, or challan details. Duplicate entries or missing transactions. Deadline:

1. Legal Provision Section 206C(4)ensures that the buyer (collectee) receives credit for the TCS amount deducted by the seller (collector) when filing their Income Tax Return (ITR). Purpose: Prevents double taxation by allowing buyers to offset TCS against their final tax liability. 2. Key Conditions for TCS Credit REQUIREMENT DETAILS Valid PAN Buyer’s PAN must be correctly quoted in

1. Legal Requirement Section 206C(5): Mandates that every seller/collectormust issue a TCS certificate (Form 27D) to the buyer (collectee) as proof of tax collected. Rule 37D: Specifies the format, content, and timelinesfor issuing Form 27D. 2. Key Features of Form 27D DETAIL DESCRIPTION Issued By Seller/collector (with valid TAN). Issued To Buyer (collectee) whose PAN is recorded. Contents Seller’s & buyer’s PAN/TAN. Amount

1. Legal Provision Section 206C(6)imposes penalties on sellers/collectors who fail to collect Tax Collected at Source (TCS) as required under Section 206C(1). Objective: Ensures compliance and prevents revenue leakage in high-value transactions (e.g., scrap, minerals, liquor, etc.). 2. Penalties for Non-Compliance Failure to Collect TCS : Penalty = Amount of TCS not collected. Interest @ 1% per month(from due

1. Legal Basis Section 206C(6A)empowers tax authorities to impose penalties under Section 221 on sellers who: Fail to collect Tax Collected at Source (TCS)as required under Section 206C. Collect but fail to deposit TCSto the government within the due date. 2. Applicability of Penalty SCENARIO PENALTY UNDER SECTION 221 Non-collection of TCS Penalty up to 100% of the TCS

1. Legal Provision Section 206C (7)mandates that sellers/collectors must pay interest if they: Fail to collect TCSas required under Section 206C(1). Collect TCS but fail to deposit it to the government on time. 2. Interest Calculation DEFAULT INTEREST RATE PERIOD Failure to collect TCS 1% per month From the date TCS was collectible to the date it is actually collected.