Move comes after a group of IRS created panic and tax policy uncertainty
There were apprehensions that this extended stay could lead to these individuals becoming Indian residents as per Section 6 of the Income Tax Act
It also states that if a resolution is arrived, the same shall be communicated to the assessee, who shall communicate his acceptance or non-acceptance within 30 days
Change in rule 44G of MAP calls for mutually resolution of tax disputes as agreement between India and the other nation, within 24 months
The IRS Association has forwarded its report to the CBDT.
These officers also have been divested of their current duties on charges of violating Rules 9 and 3(1)(xx) of the Central Civil Service Conduct Rules
In a statement, the CBDT, which is the apex policy making body for direct tax policies, said it has never asked IRS Association or these officers to prepare such a report
The suggestions are part of a paper titled 'Force', which stands for 'Fiscal Options & Response to the COVID-19 Epidemic'
Further refunds of about Rs 7,760 cr to be made soon, GST refund claims of Rs 3,800 cr also processed
Kandhalvi had organised the religious gathering at Nizamuddin Markaz last month against the social distancing protocol imposed by the Centre to curb the spread of the deadly disease.
The circular also addresses the confusion that there cannot be a change in option by the employee during the year, coming as a relief for employers
CBDT had recently extended the validity of certificates issued for lower TDS or TCS for three months - till June 30 this year
Income-Tax department had asked field formations to contact taxpayers over phone or email to follow up on pending collections
Due to Covid-19 outbreak, there is severe disruption in the normal working of almost all sectors, including functioning of the Income Tax department
Change in financial year for I-T purposes expected amid Covid-19 outbreak
The associations say at least 95 per cent of their members commute via public transport and "government advisories are suggesting to avoid public transport as far as possible"
From taxpayers' point of view, this scheme provides a good window of opportunity to reduce litigation and it must be evaluated positively.
Disputes relating to wealth, securities transactions, commodities transaction tax, and the equalisation levy are not covered under the scheme.
So far, no PSU has shown interest in the scheme
'Vivad Se Vishwas' scheme was announced during the Union Budget, 2020 to provide for dispute resolution in respect of pending income tax litigation