What is TDS & TCS in GST?

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The concept of TDS was introduced with an aim to collect tax from the very source of income. As per this concept, a person (deductor) who is liable to make payment of specified nature to any other person (deductee) shall deduct tax at source and remit the same into the account of the Central Government.

What TDS means?

TDS stands for Total Dissolved Solids and refers to the total concentration of dissolved substances in drinking water.

What is TDS and how is it calculated?

The employer deducts TDS on salary at the employee's 'average rate' of income tax. It will be computed as follows: Average Income tax rate = Income tax payable (calculated through slab rates) divided by employee's estimated income for the financial year.

What is the benefit of TDS?

All the deducted TDS gives you tax credits and reduces your tax liability. So, for example, if you end up paying 30% TDS on a lottery payment of Rs. 300,000 (i.e. you received only Rs. 210,000), and this is your only income in the financial year, when you file your ITR your total tax liability would be zero (Rs.

Who can deduct TDS?

Any person who is responsible for making payment of nature covered under the TDS provisions of Income Tax Act, 1961 shall be liable to deduct tax at source. But no TDS has to deducted if a person making the payment is an individual or HUF whose books are not required to be audited.

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Who should pay TDS on salary?

As per Section 192, TDS is required to be deducted on all the monetary amounts paid by the employer under the head 'Salary'. Since, 'Salary' also includes pension, TDS on the same needs to be deducted as per Section 192.

How can I get TDS refund?

You just need to visit the income tax portal and login to download the relevant form for an income tax refund. Enter all the particulars and submit the form. If the employer has deducted tax when you are not eligible for it, you can claim the amount by filing income tax returns (ITR).

What is the minimum amount of TDS?

The threshold for deduction of the TDS under section 194C is Rs. 1,00,000/- for aggregate payment of the whole Financial Year and Rs 30,000/- for the single payment.

Do I need to pay tax after TDS?

If Interest received is not exceeding Basic Exemption Limit then it is not necessary to file Income Tax Return. But if TDS is deducted on the Interest then he has to file Income Tax Return for getting refund.

Is TDS and income tax same?

Income tax is paid on the annual income with tax being calculated for that specific financial year. TDS is deducted at the time of payment of salary (or on interest on investments) either monthly or quarterly. Income tax is paid directly by the taxpayer after determining the annual liability owed.

How can reduce TDS?

Reverse Osmosis

Using an RO Water Purifier can be the best solution to reduce drinking water TDS. RO reduces TDS by forcing water through a fine membrane with microscopic pores, eliminating even the smallest particles.

How many types of TDS is there?

TDS Certificate

In general, there are 2 types of TDS certificates that are issued by deductors. Form 16: Issued by employers to employees listing down the details of the tax deductions made throughout the year. Form 16A: For all other TDS deductions other than salary.

How can I check my TDS balance?

Check TDS Status by PAN Card.
  1. Visit www.tdscpc.gov.in/app/tapn/tdstcscredit.xhtml.
  2. Enter the verification code.
  3. Choose on 'Proceed'
  4. Enter the PAN and TAN details.
  5. Choose the financial year as well as the quarter and the type of return.
  6. Select 'Go'
  7. Get the details displayed on the corresponding screen.

Is TDS amount refundable?

You can claim a TDS refund at the time of filing your income tax returns (ITR) for the financial year. The TDS refund process is easy and does not take a long time, provided you have the necessary documents.

Why do we file TDS return?

In case of payment of salary or life insurance policy, tax is deducted at the time of payment. The deductor then deposits this TDS amount to the Income Tax (I-T) department. Through TDS, some portion of your tax is automatically paid to the I-T department. Thus, TDS is considered as a method of reducing tax evasion.

What is difference between TDS and GST?

a) GST: The deductor shall furnish to the deductee a system-generated certificate in FORM GSTR 7A. b) Income Tax: TDS certificates have to be generated from Dept website and issued by a person deducting TDS to the assessee from whose income TDS was deducted while making payment.

What happens if I dont file TDS?

All companies, irrespective of government or private, must bear a penalty of Rs. 200/day, under section 234E, for the delay in filing TDS or TCS returns after the specified due date. However, such a penalty will not exceed the amount of TDS for which the statement was required to be filed.

What happens if we dont file TDS?

As per section 234E, where a person fails to file the TDS/TCS return on or before the due date prescribed in this regard, then he shall be liable to pay, by way of fee, a sum of Rs. 200 for every day during which the failure continues. The amount of late fees shall not exceed the amount of TDS.

Can you go to jail for not paying taxes in India?

You can only go to jail for tax law violations if criminal charges are filed against you, and you are prosecuted and sentenced in a criminal proceeding.