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Section 206C(6A)]: Penalty Under Section 221 for TCS Defaults

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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 […]

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Section 206C (7): Interest for Late Payment of TCS

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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.

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Penal Provisions Related to Tax Collected at Source (TCS)

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Here’s a structured table summarizing the penal provisions related to Tax Collected at Source (TCS) under Sections 271, 272, and 276 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, based on the available search results and relevant legal provisions: Table: Penal Provisions for TCS Non-Compliance SECTION NATURE OF DEFAULT PENALTY/CONSEQUENCE CONDITIONS/EXCEPTIONS Section 271CA Failure to collect TCS under Section 206C Amount equal

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Tax Collection at Source (TCS) – Lower Rate Provisions [Section 206C (9), (10), (11) and Rules 37G and 37H]

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Here’s a structured overview of Collection of Tax at Lower Rate under Section 206C(9), (10), (11) and Rules 37G & 37H:  (For specified goods like scrap, minerals, timber, etc.) PROVISION KEY FEATURE PROCEDURE DOCUMENTATION VALIDITY Section 206C(9) Allows collector to apply for lower/nil TCS rate File application to Assessing Officer (AO) Submission of financials & tax

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[Section 206CB]: Processing of Statements of Tax Collected at Source (TCS)

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Here’s a detailed explanation of Section 206CB: Processing of Statements of Tax Collected at Source (TCS) under the Income Tax Act, 1961, synthesized from the search results: 1. Overview of Section 206CB Purpose: Governs the centralized processing of TCS statements (e.g., Form 27EQ) filed by collectors (sellers) to ensure accuracy and compliance. Introduced: Finance Act amendments (effective from 1st

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[Section 207]: Liability for Payment of Advance Tax

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1. Who is Liable? Every taxpayer(individuals, HUFs, companies, firms, etc.) whose estimated tax liability for the financial year (FY) exceeds ₹10,000 after deducting TDS/TCS. Applies to: Salaried employees with additional income (rent, interest, capital gains, etc.). Self-employed professionals & businesses. Companies & firms. 2. Who is Exempt? Senior Citizens (60+ years)who are resident individuals and have no income from business/profession. Taxpayers opting

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[Section 207(2)]: Exemption for Senior Citizens from Advance Tax

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1. Who is Exempt? Resident Individuals aged 60 years or above(Senior Citizens). Condition: Must not have any income chargeable under “Profits and Gains of Business or Profession” (PGBP). Applies to: Pension income. Rental income. Interest income (FDs, savings accounts, etc.). Capital gains. 2. Who is NOT Exempt? Senior citizens with business or professional income(must pay advance tax

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[Section 208]: Conditions for Liability to Pay Advance Tax

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1. Basic Condition A taxpayer is liable to pay advance tax if: Estimated tax liability(after deducting TDS/TCS) for the financial year (FY) exceeds ₹10,000. 2. Key Scenarios Where Advance Tax Applies ✔ Salaried Individuals – If they have additional income (rent, interest, capital gains, freelance earnings, etc.) where total tax due > ₹10,000 after TDS. ✔ Self-Employed Professionals & Businesses – Since most

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Computation & Payment of Advance Tax (Self-Assessment) [Section 209(1)(a) & (d)]

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1. When Does This Apply? When the taxpayer calculates their own advance tax liability(not based on the Income Tax Department’s demand). Applies to individuals, businesses, and professionalsliable for advance tax. 2. Steps for Self-Calculation of Advance Tax Step 1: Estimate Total Income for the Financial Year (FY) Include all income sources: Salary (if applicable) Business/Profession income Capital

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[Section 210(1)]: Payment of Advance Tax by the Assessee on Their Own Accord

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1. Overview Under Section 210(1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, taxpayers liable for advance tax must voluntarily calculate and pay their estimated tax liability in instalments during the financial year. This applies when: The tax liability (after TDS/TCS) exceeds ₹10,000. The taxpayer is not exempt(e.g., senior citizens without business income). 2. Key Provisions (A) Self-Calculation of Advance Tax Estimate Current

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