TCS

Section 206C of the Income Tax Act, 1961 mandates sellers to collect tax at source (TCS) from buyers on transactions involving specific goods like alcoholic liquor, forest produce, scrap, minerals, and motor vehicles. The provision ensures tax compliance on high-value transactions and prevents revenue leakage. 1. Applicability of TCS Under Section 206C A.  Who Must Collect TCS? Sellerswith annual turnover exceeding ₹10 crore in the […]

1. Legal Definitions A.  “Seller” (Section 206C(1)) Who is a Seller? Any person/entity(individual, HUF, company, firm, LLP, AOP, etc.) selling specified goods (liquor, scrap, minerals, etc.) Must have total sales/turnover exceeding ₹10 crorein the previous financial year (FY 2023-24 for FY 2024-25 TCS) Includes: Manufacturers(if selling scrap/minerals) Government agencies(if selling forest produce) Auctioneers(for timber, liquor licenses) B.  “Buyer” (Section

1. Legal Provision Overview Section 206C(1B): Mandates that sellers(collectors of TCS) must submit buyer declarations (Form 27C) to the tax authorities within a specified timeline . Rule 37C(3): Prescribes the procedure and deadlinefor submitting these declarations. 2. Key Requirements A.  Submission of Form 27C Who Submits?: Seller (TCS collector) must forward the buyer’s Form 27C(declaration for manufacturing use, not trading) to

1. Overview Introduced: Finance Act, 2004. Objective: Ensure tax compliance on income from leases/licenses for specified infrastructure and resource-related activities. Rate: 2%(reduced to 5% temporarily from 14.05.2020 to 31.03.2021). 2. Applicability A.  Transactions Covered ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION TCS TRIGGER Parking Lot Lease/license for vehicle parking areas (e.g., malls, airports) Payment for lease/license Toll Plaza Contracts for highway/bridge toll collection

Section 206C(1G) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 mandates Tax Collected at Source (TCS) on: Outbound remittancesunder the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS). Purchase of overseas tour packages. This provision aims to track high-value foreign transactions and ensure tax compliance. Below is a detailed breakdown of its applicability, rates, exemptions, and compliance requirements. 1. Applicability A.  Transactions Covered CATEGORY DESCRIPTION LRS Remittances Funds sent abroad

1. Overview Applicability: Mandates sellersto collect Tax at Source (TCS) on receipt of sale consideration from buyers if: Seller’s turnover > ₹10 crorein the preceding financial year. Sale value > ₹50 lakhin a financial year (per buyer). Purpose: To track high-value transactions and improve tax compliance. 2. Key Provisions ASPECT DETAILS TCS Rate 0.1% (1% if PAN not provided) Threshold

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