bSection 140. who should sign the Return of Income
1. In case of Individual :
a. | in general. | by the individual himself. |
b. | If he is absent from India. | by the individual himself or by some person duly authorised by him in this behalf. The person signing the return holds a valid power of attorney from the individual to do so, which shall be attached to the return. |
c. | where he is mentally incapacitated | by his guardian or any other person from attending to his affairs competent to act on his behalf. |
d. | where, for any other reason. | by any person duly authorised by him in this it is not possible for the individual behalf. The person signing the return holds to sign the return a valid power of attorney from the individual to do so, which shall be attached to the return. |
2. In case of HUF
a. | in general. | by Karta |
b. | If he is absent from India. | Any member of the family not being a minor |
3. In case of Company.
a. | in general. | Managing Director |
b. | where for any unavoidable reason. | Any Director such managing director is not able to sign and verify the return. |
c. | where there is no MD. | Any Director |
d. | A Non-resident company. | A person holding a valid power of attorney. Copy of such power of attorney is attached with the return |
e. | Company in process of being wound up. | Liquidator of company |
f. | Where the management company is taken over by the Central or any State Govt. under any Law. |
The principal officer. |
4. In case of Firm
a. | in general. | Managing Partner. |
b. | where for any unavoidable reason | Any partner such managing partner is not able to sign and verify the return. |
5. In case of LLP
a. | in general. | Designated Partner. |
b. | where for any unavoidable reason | Any Partner.. |
Note 1 : If return of income is not signed then it is treated as return is never filed.
Section 140A. Self-Assessment Tax
Tax on TI (Returned Tax) | xxx |
Less : Advance tax | (xxx) |
Less : Tax Deducted at Source | (xxx) |
Less : Relief u/s 89 (Salary relief) | (xxx) |
Less : Relief u/s 90, 90A, 91 (DTAA) | (xxx) |
Less : Tax credit u/s 115JAA (MAT credit) | (xxx) |
Tax | xxx |
+ Interest u/s 234A, B & C | xxx |
Self Assessment Tax | xxx |
SAT alongwith interest is required to be deposited before furnishing the return of income and the proof of such payment should be attached with the return of income.
Note 1: Where the amount paid by the assessee under section 140A is less than the amount required to be paid under section 140A, then the amount so paid shall be first adjusted towards the interest aforesaid and the balance towards the tax.
Section 139A. Permanent Account Number (PAN )
“Permanent account number” means a number which the Assessing Officer may allot to any person for the purpose of identification and includes a permanent account number having ten alphanumeric characters and issued in the form of a laminated card. [Form 49A].
Who should apply for PAN
(i) Every person if his total income exceeds the maximum amount which is not chargeable to income-tax |
by 31st May |
(ii) Any person carrying on any business or profession whose total sales, turnover or by end of FY gross receipts are or is likely to exceed Rs. 5,00,000 in any previous year. |
by end of FY |
(iii) Charitable institutions required to furnish a return of income under section 139(4A). | by end of FY |
Rule 114C: Classes of persons to whom provisions of section 139A shall not apply:
1. The persons who have agricultural income and are not in receipt of any other income chargeable to tax.
2. Non-Residents. (Advise : Should apply for PAN otherwise high rate of TDS)
3. Central Govt., State Govts. and Consular Offices in transactions where they are payers.
PAN should be quoted in all the specified transaction: Every person shall
(a) quote PAN in all his returns, correspondence with income-tax authority and challans.
(b) sale or purchase of any immovable property valued at Rs, 5,00,000/- or more;
(c) sale or purchase of a motor vehicle.
(d) a contract for sale and purchase of securities exceeding Rs. 1,00,000/-
(e) opening a bank account.
(f) application of a telephone connection + mobile phone.
(g) payment to hotels and restaurants exceeding Rs.25,000/- at any one time.
(h) payment in cash for purchase of bank drafts aggregating Rs. 50,000/- or more during any one day.
(i) deposit in cash aggregating Rs. 50,000/- or more with a banking company during any one day.
(j) Jewellery is purchased of atleast Rs. 5,00,000.
Note: If PAN not allotted shall make a declaration in Form No. 60 giving therein the particulars of such transaction.
Section 272B: Penalty for failure to comply with the provisions of section 139A. Rs. 10,000.
Income tax department can suo motto allot PAN.
Electronic filing of return and e-payment of tax.
Following assessees to pay tax electronically and file return electronically.
• A company.
• A person other than company to whom provisions of section 44AB are applicable.
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