Allowances meaning and types under the head salary income. Simply tax audit means, an audit of matters related to tax. Cbdt has extended the due date for filing income tax returns and audit reports from 30th september 2017 to 31st october 2017 04092017 constitution of group to consider the entire structure to study circles, exploring ways and means to obtain independent pan, tan, service tax registration. Apportionment of income between spouses governed by portuguese civil code. Section 54 income tax act capital gains exemption chart. Cbdt has extended the due date for filing income tax returns and audit reports from 30th september 2017 to 31st october 2017 0409 2017 constitution of group to consider the entire structure to study circles, exploring ways and means to obtain independent pan, tan, service tax registration 2102 2017. Penalty provisions under income tax act unlearning and relearning consequent to finance bill 2016 by k.
Suppose an eligible assessee declared income us 44ad for a. Unit trust of india or mutual fund to be assessee in default. Any profits and gains arising from transfer of a capital asset effected in the previous year,shall be chargeable to incometax under the head capital gains and shall be deemed to be the income of the previous year in which transfer took place. Section 44ad of income tax act, 1961 after budget 2016. Icai the institute of chartered accountants of india. Chhaparia, fca as we know, penal provisions in any statute are intended to have deterrent effect for non compliances. Section 194h payment of commission 10% 5% 5,000 15,000 9. Additionally, any perquisite paid to a person as defined under the income tax act, 1961 it act, 1961 will also be taken to be a part of remuneration. Additionally, any perquisite paid to a person as defined under the income tax act, 1961 it act, 1961 will also be. Section 197a of the income tax act, 1961 has been amended in order to provide that the assessee can file 15g and 15h in case of rental income as envisaged in section 194i of the income tax act, 1961. Jul 21, 2017 amendment of section 44ae of income tax act 1961 ay 2017 18 existing provisions of section 44ad the existing provisions of section 44ad of the act, interalia, provides for a presumptive income scheme in case of eligible assesses individuals, hufs and firms excepting llps carrying out eligible businesses.
Provisions of section 54ec are being discussed herein below for the benefit of all concerned. Tax act 1961 it act read with rule 8d of the it rules. Mar 12, 2012 section 54ec of income tax act, 1961 provides an option to save tax on capital gain arising from transfer of long term capital asset subject to fulfillment of certain conditions. Section 32 of incometax act 19612017 depreciation aubsp.
Section 2 of income tax act 19612017 provides for various definitions. The provisions of finance bill, 2017 relating to direct taxes seek to amend the income tax act, 1961 the act and the finance act, 2016 a. As per the income tax simplification committee headed by justice r. Section110 determination of tax where total income includes income on which no tax is payable section111 tax on accumulated balance of recognised provident fund section111a tax on short term capital gains in certain cases. Allowance is a fixed monetary amount paid by the employer to the employee for meeting some particular expenses, whether personal or for the performance of his duties. No exemption can be claimed in respect of house purchased outside india. It is required to be performed only by a chartered accountant us 44ab of the income tax act, 1961. Tax audit means an official examination and verification of financial accounts and records. It is required to be performed only by a chartered accountant us 44ab of the income tax act,1961. Easwar which issued its report in january 2016, it noted that around 15% of the tax litigation is attributed to determination of expenditure relating to exempt income. Mar 12, 2016 secttion 194g commission on sale of lottery tickets 10% 5% 1,000 15,000 8. Secttion 194g commission on sale of lottery tickets 10% 5% 1,000 15,000 8. Section 80c of incometax act, 1961amended by finance act, 2016 deduction in respect of life insurance premia, deferred annuity, contributions to provident fund, subscription to certain equity shares or debentures, etc.
Tax audit is conducted in sec 44ab of the income tax act,1961 by a chartered accountant. Chapter i sections of income tax act, 1961 deals with preliminary provisions. Measures for promoting affordable housing and real estate sector d. It is in short the ultimate document when it comes to understanding income tax in india. It lays down all the rules and regulations in respect of direct taxes in india.
Section 54ec of income tax act, 1961 provides an option to save tax on capital gain arising from transfer of long term capital asset subject to fulfillment of certain conditions. Section 2 of income tax act 1961 2017 provides for various definitions. Deduction of income tax from salaries for the financial year 20162017 assessment year 2017 18 under section 192 of the income tax act 1961 members of staff whose gross salarypension income during the financial year 20162017 would exceed are requested to furnish a statement. Rates of incometax, surcharge and additional surcharge. Section 9, incometax act, 1961 2015 income deemed to accrue or arise in india. Apr 12, 2016 section 44ad of the income tax act, 1961. Amendment of section 44ae of income tax act 1961 ay 2017 18 existing provisions of section 44ad the existing provisions of section 44ad of the act, interalia, provides for a presumptive income scheme in case of eligible assesses individuals, hufs and firms excepting llps carrying out eligible businesses. Definition of remuneration under the companies act, 20. Income tax of india, 1961 is the governing legal act in respect of levy, collection, administration and recovery of direct taxes in india. Interpretation 1 in this act, unless the context otherwise requires. Return of income and procedure of assessment section 9 to 154 penalties under income tax act. With effect from assessment year 202021, the finance act, 2019 has amended section 54 to extend the benefit of exemption in respect of investment made in two residential house properties.
Section 194a of income tax act, tds under section 194a. Circumstances under which deduction us 54ec is available. Section page contents division one 111 income tax act, 1961 page u arrangement of sections i3 u text of the income tax act, 1961 as amended by the finance act, 2011 1. Tax audit under section 44ab of income tax act,1961. This act may be cited as the income tax act, 1973 and shall, subject to the sixth schedule, come into operation on 1st january, 1974, and apply to assessments for the year of income 1974 and subsequent years of income. All air prevention and control of pollution act, 1981 apprentices act, 1961 arbitration and conciliation act, 1996 banking cash transaction tax black money undisclosed foreign income and assets and imposition of tax act, 2015 central boards of revenue act, 1963 charitable and religious trusts act, 1920 charitable endowments act, 1890. Amendment of section 44ae of income tax act 1961 ay 201718. A 1 subject to the other provisions of this section, where an assessee, whose total income includes income chargeable to tax under the head a. Profits and gains of business or professiona, has, out of such income,a a deposited any amount in an account hereafter in this section referred to as deposit account maintained by him with. Further you can also file tds returns, generate form16, use our tax calculator software, claim hra, check refund status and generate rent receipts for income tax filing. Income tax act 1961 complete act citation 530 bare act. The central board of direct taxes cbdt had launched all the seven itrs for ay 2017 18 on march 31 including the one page simplified itr1 sahaj for salaried class and people having income.
Section 32 of income tax act 19612017 provides special provision for depreciation. Aug 21, 2010 tax on distributed income to unit holders. Text of remaining provisions of allied acts referred to in income tax act 1. Section 2 of incometax act 19612017 definitions aubsp. Provisions relating to direct taxes income tax department. Section 54h of income tax act 1961 2017 provides for extension of time for acquiring new asset or depositing or investing amount of capital gain. Tax audit is conducted in sec 44ab of the income tax act, 1961 by a chartered accountant.
The penal provisions in the incometax act, 1961the act are no exception to this rule. Tax audit meaning a tax audit is an audit, made compulsory by the income tax act, if the annual gross turnoverreceipts of the assesse exceed the specified limit. Section 44ad presumptive scheme to be opted for atleast 5 years. Article explains all about section 54, section 54b, section 54d, section 54g 54ga in case of shifting to sez, section 54ec, section 54f and section 54gb. However, the information contained in the declaration made under the scheme will not be shared with any other tax or law enforcement agency. The provisions of finance bill, 2017 relating to direct taxes seek to amend the incometax act, 1961 the act and the finance act, 2016 a. Capital gains exemption us 54ec of income tax act, 1961. Chapter iv sections 1459 of income tax act, 1961 deals with provisions related to computation of total income. Income tax department activates all itrs for efiling.
Mar 03, 2015 a person will be remuneration under act, 20. Finance bill, 2016 summary income tax linkedin slideshare. Penalty provisions under income tax act finance bill 2016. Section 80c of incometax act, 1961 taxindiaupdates in.
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