A vast majority of income tax filers want simplified ITRs for individuals, easier way for computing incentives and deductions, and simplification of TDS framework for 'one rate one section', a Deloitte survey said on Wednesday. Deloitte's Income-Tax Policy Survey also suggested doing away with the requirement of issuing Form 16A as the TDS information is already reported and available in the Form 26AS and AIS of the recipient. The survey also suggested limiting the number of sections with regard to withholding tax, classifying payments into two-to-three distinct and non-overlapping categories, and ensuring that each section has only one rate, which will significantly reduce the burden of compliance without any major loss in tax collections from a tax administrative perspective. For example, 1 per cent TDS on tangible goods, 2 per cent on services, 0.1 per cent on e-commerce transactions, and 10 per cent on other transactions such as dividend and interest. The Income Tax Policy Surv
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Tax department's decision also expected to help professionals with complex finances, according to one expert
The survey covered over 2,000 workers employed by companies like Zomato, Swiggy, Uber, and Amazon across 40 cities
India currently offers two personal income tax regimes: the old and the new. The old regime has higher tax rates but allows for numerous exemptions and deductions
Significant updates, include new Google Maps charges and revised HDFC Bank credit card regulations
Investors should take advantage of the increased exemption limit of Rs 1.25 lakh for LTCG, ensuring that they maximise their tax-free gains
Over 4 crore returns have been filed as per Income Tax department as of July 22
The acknowledgment acts as an official receipt from the tax department, assuring taxpayers that their return has been successfully received
Section 80U of the Income Tax Act provides significant benefits to differently abled people
A resident individual receiving dividends whose estimated annual income is below the exemption limit can submit Form 15G paying dividend
The standard deduction is available as a flat deduction from the total salary earned by the employee in a particular financial year. It does not depend on the number of jobs changed by the employee
Senior citizens have higher deduction limits and exemption benefits than younger taxpayers
Advance tax is a type of income tax that has to be deposited with the Income Tax Department before the end of a financial year
A taxpayer can request a refund for the surplus tax amount paid or deducted in a fiscal year by submitting their income tax returns for that year
The transfer of crypto assets during a year by investors, either private or commercial, is subject to crypto tax
An NRI's income taxes in India depend on their residential status," explains Manikandan S, a tax expert at ClearTax
Form 16 is an essential document for filing ITR as it contains details of salary income, deductions, and exemptions
Freelancing is treated as a business and profession, according to the taxation system
ailing to file your ITR after receiving a notice is a sure way to land on the scrutiny list. The department will investigate the reason for non-filing and assess any outstanding taxes.