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Frequently Asked Questions

  • General
  • What is Professional Tax? Professional tax is a direct tax that is deducted from the gross salary of the employee by the employer. This tax is levied by the state government. Profession Tax shall also be paid by every person exercising any Profession or calling or is engaged in any trade or holds any appointment, public or private as specified in the Schedule to the Act
  • Who is Eligible for professional tax? A person who is engaged in any Profession, trade, callings or employment in the State of Karnataka can pay the tax directly to the government. For employees, their employer is responsible for deduction and payment of professional tax to their respective State Government as per the rate slab, and also for registering and obtaining professional tax registration certificates.
  • Who is Responsible to Collect and Pay Professional Tax? A person who is engaged in any Profession, trade, callings or employment in the State of Karnataka can pay the tax directly to the government. For employees, their employer is responsible for deduction and payment of professional tax to respective State Government as per the rate slab, and also for registering and obtaining professional tax registration certificates.
  • Who is exempted under the professional tax? The following categories of persons are exempted from
    • Persons who have attained age of sixty years
    • Physically challenged person,….Etc
    For more details, refer concerned notifications.
  • How to pay Professional Tax? The self-employed professionals may enroll using their PAN or GSTIN and then make the payment online.
  • I am Physically challenged; do I need to pay PT? Physically challenged person is exempted from payment of Professional Tax. For more details refer concerned notification.
  • Is there any PT for partners? If PT paid against the Firm, then no need to pay for partners separately.
  • Is there PT for additional places of business? PT is applicable for additional place of business, but no need to pay for the place exclusively meant for Go down.
  • What is the difference between the self-employed person and GSTIN Tax payers? The self-employed person is who is engaged in any Profession, trade, callings or employment in the State of Karnataka (Refer the schedule for more details) and are not registered under GST. On the other hand, GST registered taxpayers, as the name indicates are registered under GST and have a GSTIN number.
  • What are the new features in the enhanced PT system?
    • Simple registration
    • Easy filing and e-payment
    • Digitally signed Enrollment certificate
    • Online Verification of EC certificate by QR code scan
  • Digital Signature and QR Code
  • What is the purpose of QR code in the EC Certificate? The QR Code contains the details for viewing the certificate online. The QR code can be used to verify the certificate online. Scan the QR code and tap on the URL to see your certificate.
  • What is digital signature? Digital signature is used to verify the authenticity of the transactions. All the transactions are digitally signed and can be verified online.
IRDAI Nears Launch of Bima Sugam: The Electronic Insurance Marketplace

In a significant move toward enhancing the insurance landscape, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is on the brink of realizing its long-anticipated electronic insurance marketplace – Bima Sugam.

On February 13, the regulatory body unveiled draft regulations, marking a pivotal step towards establishing a unified digital platform for insurers, policyholders, and intermediaries. Bima Sugam aims to streamline the sale and purchase of life, health, and general insurance policies, alongside facilitating seamless policy servicing, claim settlement, and grievance redressal. Notably, access to this platform will be fee-free for customers.

Describing Bima Sugam as a robust digital public infrastructure, the IRDAI envisions it as a protocol with open standards and interoperable platforms. It will allow for the integration of various services, simplifying insurance-related transactions.

Operated as a not-for-profit entity under section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013, Bima Sugam will ensure widespread shareholding among life, general, and health insurers, with no single entity holding a controlling stake. The IRDAI will nominate two members to the company’s board, which will appoint a chairperson and chief executive officer (CEO), subject to regulatory approval, and establish a risk management committee.

The inception of Bima Sugam, after nearly two years of development, reflects the IRDAI’s commitment to safeguarding policyholders’ interests and bolstering insurance penetration in India. By enhancing the availability, accessibility, and affordability of insurance products and services, the marketplace is poised to play a pivotal role in realizing the regulator’s vision of ‘Insurance for all by 2047.’

IRDAI Chairman views Bima Sugam as akin to a ‘UPI (United Payments Interface) moment’ for the insurance sector, emphasizing its potential to revolutionize industry dynamics. Addressing concerns raised by distributors, the Chairman assured that the marketplace would not jeopardize their businesses; rather, it would create new avenues for efficient distribution models.

Seeking input from stakeholders including policyholders, insurance companies, distributors, and insurtech players, the IRDAI has invited feedback on the Bima Sugam proposals until March 4, 2024. This collaborative approach underscores the regulator’s commitment to fostering an inclusive and dynamic insurance ecosystem in India.

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Section 43B(h)-Payment based deduction for amount payable to micro and small enterprise

Everything about Section 43B(h)

Section 43B(h)-Payment based deduction for amount payable to micro and small enterprise

👉Applicable from 1st April, 2024 FY 2024-25 onwards
-Not Applicable for Transaction pertaining to on or before 31/03/2023

👉Due Date for Payments
-15 Days from Date of Acceptance if No Written Agreement
-45 Days from Date of Acceptance if Written Agreement is there

👉Applicable for Amount payable to micro and Small Enterprise (MSE) who are manufacturers or service providers
-Not Applicable for amount payable to medium enterprises
-Not Applicable for amount payable to unregistered MSEs
-Not Applicable for amount payable to traders because their registration on UDYAM portal is for the purpose of priority sector lending only

👉Applicable for the amount payable for Goods & Services
-Not Applicable for actionable claims and money
-Not Applicable on Interest on Loans as it is not goods nor services
-Not Applicable on Salary as it is not goods nor services
-Not Applicable on Amount Payable for Capital Goods as it was not claimed as Expense

👉Definitions
-Buyer means whoever buys any goods or receives any services from a supplier for consideration
-Supplier means a micro or small enterprise, which has filed a memorandum with the authority referred to as u/s 8(1)
-Manufacture means processing of raw material or inputs in any manner that results in emergence of a new product having a distinct name, character and use

👉Not Applicable for Buyer filing ITR u/s 44AD/44ADA/44AE (Presumptive Taxation)
-These sections have overriding effect over section 28 to 43C, so section 43B(h) not applicable
-If buyers turnover below 10 Crore and Cash transactions is below 5% then audit u/s 44AB is not applicable but Books of Accounts are required to be maintain, in such cases section 43B(h) is Applicable

👉If Amount payable to MSME is liable to TDS and that TDS is also not paid to government then dis-allowance will be u/s 43B(h) only and not under section 40(a)(ia)

👉If Amount payable to MSME is inclusive of GST then dis-allowance will be limited to the amount exclusive of GST because GST was never claimed as expenses so it can’t be dis-allowed as expenses

👉Form 3CD for FY 23-24 are yet to be notified by Income Tax Department so what to be reported in Form 3CD will be known once the notification of Form 3CD by Department

👉The enterprise category as Micro, Small & Medium as described in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 is made for your reference:

Micro Enterprise

  • Investments less than Rs. 1 crore
  • Turnover of less than Rs. 5 crore

Small Enterprise

  • Investments less than Rs. 10 crore
  • Turnover less than Rs. 50 crore

Medium Enterprise

  • Investments less than Rs. 20 crore
  • Turnover less than Rs. 100 crore
Rates of TDS applicable for Financial Year 2024-25or Assessment Year 2025-26
Nature of PaymentBasic Cut off (Rs)Individual /Company and others New Rate %)If No Pan or Invalid PAN (Rate %)
192 – SalariesSlab RateSlab Rates30%
192A- Premature withdrawal from Employee Provident Fund (Note 1)50,000Individual: 10% Company: NA20%
193 – Interest on securities (Note 2 & 3)2,500Individual: 10% Company: 10%20%
194 – Dividend other than the dividend as referred to in Section 115-O5,000Individual: 10% Company: 10%20%
194A – Interest other than interest on securities – Banks Time deposits, Recurring deposit and Deposit in Co-op Banks (Note 3)40,000 (for individual) 50000 (for Senior Citizens)Individual: 10%20%
194B – Winning from Lotteries10,000Individual: 30% Company: 30%30%
194BA – Winnings from Online Gaming (Note 16)Amount of net winnings comprised
in withdrawal
Individual: 30% Company: 30%30%
194BB – Winnings from Horse Race10,000Individual: 30% Company: 30%30%
194C- Payment to Contractor – Single Transaction (Note 4)30,000Individual: 1% Company: 2%20%
194C-Payment to Contractor – Aggregate During the Financial year (Note 4)1,00,000Individual: 1% Company: 2%20%
194C- Contract – Transporter not covered under 44AE (Note 4)30,000 / 75,000Individual: 1% Company: 2%20%
194C- Contract – Transporter covered under 44AE & submit declaration on prescribed form with PAN20%
194D – Insurance Commission15,000Individual: 5% Company: 5%20%
194DA Payment in respect of life insurance policy (Note 5)1,00,000Individual: 5% Company: 5%20%
194E – Payment to Non-Resident Sportsmen or Sports AssociationIndividual: 20% Company: 20%20%
194EE – Payments out of deposits under National Savings Scheme2,500Individual: 10% Company: 10%20%
194F – Repurchase Units by MFsIndividual: 20% Company: 20%20%
194G – Commission – Lottery 15,000Individual: 5% Company: 5%20%
194H – Commission / Brokerage15,000Individual: 5% Company: 5%20%
194I – Rent – Land and Building – furniture – fittings2,40,000Individual: 10% Company: 10%20%
194I – Rent – Plant / Machinery / equipment2,40,000Individual: 2% Company: 2%20%
194IA -Transfer of certain immovable property other than agriculture land50,00,000Individual: 1% Company: 1%20%
194IB – Rent – Land or building or both50,000 per monthIndividual: 5%20%
194IC – Payment of Monetary consideration under Joint development agreementIndividual: 10% Company: 10%20%
194J – Professional Fees for technical services (w.e.f. from 1.4.2020) (Note 6)30,000Individual: 2% Company: 2%20%
194J – Professional Fees in all other cases30,000Individual: 10% Company: 10%20%
194K- Payment of any income in respect of Units of Mutual fund as per section 10(23D) or Units of administrator or from a specified company (Note 7)Individual: 10% Company: 10%20%
194LA – TDS on compensation for compulsory acquisition of immovable Property (Note 8)2,50,000Individual: 10% Company: 10%20%
194 LBA (1)- Business trust shall deduct tax while distributing, any interest received or receivable by it from a SPV or any income received from renting or leasing or letting out any real estate asset owned directly by it, to its unit holders. (Note 9) Individual: 10% Company: 10%20%
194LB – Income by way of interest from infrastructure debt fund (non-resident)Individual: 5% Company: 5%20%
194LBB – Income in respect of investment in Securitisation trust.Individual: 10% Company: 30%30%
194LBC- Income in respect of investment made in a securitisation trustIndividual: 25% Company: 30%30%
194 LC – Income by way of interest by an Indian specified company to a non-resident / foreign company on foreign currency approved loan / long-term infrastructure bonds from outside India (Note 10)Individual: 5% Company: 5%20%
194LD – Interest on certain bonds and govt. Securities (Note 11)Individual: 5% Company: 5%20%
194M – Payment of Commission, brokerage, contractual fee, professional fee to a resident person by an Individual or a HUF who are not liable to deduct TDS under section 194C, 194H, or 194J.50,00,000Individual: 5% Company: 5%20%
194N – Cash withdrawal in excess of Rs. 20 Lakh during the previous year from one or more account maintained by a person with a banking company, co-operative society engaged in business of banking or a post office.20,00,000Individual: 2% Company: 2% 20%
194N – Cash withdrawal in excess of Rs. 1 crore during the previous year from one or more account maintained by a person with a banking company, co-operative society engaged in business of banking or a post office. (Note 12)100,00,000Individual: 2% Company: 2% 20%
194N – Cash withdrawal in excess of Rs. 3 crore during the previous year from one or more account maintained by a Co operative society with a banking company, co-operative society engaged in business of banking or a post office. (Note 15)300,00,000Co-operative Society : 5% 20%
194O – Applicable for E-Commerce operator for sale of goods or provision of service facilitated by it through its digital or electronic facility or platform.Individual: 1% Company: 1% 20%
194P- TDS by specified bank to specified senior citizenRates applicable to particular slab of income including applicable Surcharge and Health & Education Cess
194Q- Purchase of goods50,00,0000.1%
194R- Deduction of tax on benefit of perquisite in respect of business or professionResident Indiviual: 20,00010%
194S- Transfer of a virtual digital assetResident Individual & HUF: 50,000

Others: 10,000
1%
195- Payment of any sum to Non residentHigher of Rate in force or Double Taxation Avoidance Act rate
196B – Income from unitsIndividual: 10% Company: 10%20%
196C-Income from foreign currency bonds or GDR (including long-term capital gains on transfer of such bonds) (not being dividend)Individual: 10% Company: 10%20%
196D – Income of FIIs from securitiesIndividual: 20% Company: 20%20%

What is the due date for depositing the TDS to the government?

The Tax Deducted at Source must be deposited to the government by 7th of the subsequent month. For instance, TDS deducted in the month of June must be paid to the government by 7th July. However, the TDS deducted in the month of March can be deposited till 30th April.

What is the due date of filing TDS returns?

Filing TDS returns is mandatory for all the persons who have deducted TDS. TDS return is to be submitted quarterly. Different forms are prescribed for filing returns depending upon the purpose of the deduction of TDS. Various types of return forms are as follows:

1. Form 26Q – TDS on all payments except salaries

Q1 – 31st July

Q2 – 31st October

Q3 – 31st January

Q4 – 31st May

2. Form 24Q – TDS on Salary

Q1 – 31st July

Q2 – 31st October

Q3 – 31st January

Q4 – 31st May

3. Form 27Q – TDS on all payments made to non-residents except salaries

Q1 – 31st July

Q2 – 31st October

Q3 – 31st January

Q4 – 31st May

Tax Slab Rates For FY 2024-25 As Per Budget 2024

For Individuals of age upto 60 years

If the individual Adopted New Tax regime has to follow the below slab rates:

SITotal IncomeRate of Tax
1Up to Rs. 3,00,000Nil
3From Rs. 3,00,001 to Rs. 6,00,0005 percent.
4From Rs. 6,00,001 to Rs. 9,00,00010 percent.
5From Rs. 9,00,001 to Rs. 12,00,00015 percent.
6From Rs. 12,00,001 to Rs. 15,00,00020 percent.
7Above Rs. 15,00,00030 percent

If the individual opts for old tax regime then has to follow the rates as below slab.

SITotal IncomeRate of Tax
1Up to Rs. 2,50,000Nil
2From Rs. 2,50,001 to Rs. 5,00,0005 per cent.
3From Rs. 5,00,001 to Rs. 10,00,00020 per cent.
4Above Rs. Rs. 10,00,00030 per cent.

For Individuals of age from 60 years upto 80 years (Senior Citizens)

If the individual Adopted New Tax regime has to follow the below slab rates:

SITotal IncomeRate of Tax
1Up to Rs. 3,00,000Nil
3From Rs. 3,00,001 to Rs. 6,00,0005 percent.
4From Rs. 6,00,001 to Rs. 9,00,00010 percent.
5From Rs. 9,00,001 to Rs. 12,00,00015 percent.
6From Rs. 12,00,001 to Rs. 15,00,00020 percent.
7Above Rs. 15,00,00030 percent

If the individual opts for old tax regime then has to follow the rates as below slab.

SITotal IncomeRate of Tax
1Up to Rs. 3,00,000Nil
2From Rs. 3,00,001 to Rs.
5,00,000
5 per cent.
3From Rs. 5,00,001 to Rs.
10,00,000
20 per cent.
4Above Rs. Rs. 10,00,00030 per cent.

For Individuals of age above 80 years (Super Senior Citizens)

If the individual Adopted New Tax regime has to follow the below slab rates:

SITotal IncomeRate of Tax
1Up to Rs. 3,00,000Nil
3From Rs. 3,00,001 to Rs. 6,00,0005 percent.
4From Rs. 6,00,001 to Rs. 9,00,00010 percent.
5From Rs. 9,00,001 to Rs. 12,00,00015 percent.
6From Rs. 12,00,001 to Rs. 15,00,00020 percent.
7Above Rs. 15,00,00030 percent

If the individual opts for old tax regime then has to follow the rates as below slab.

SITotal IncomeRate of Tax
1From Rs. 5,00,001 to Rs.
10,00,000
20 per cent.
2Above Rs. Rs. 10,00,00030 per cent.

Rebate under section 87A

1. Under the provisions of section 87A of the Act, an assessee, being an individual resident in India, having total income not exceeding Rs 5 lakh, is provided a rebate of 100 per cent of the amount of income-tax payable i.e., an individual having income upto Rs 5 lakh is not required to pay any income-tax that will be consumed by the government.

2. From assessment year 2025-26 onwards, an assessee, being an individual resident in India whose income is chargeable to tax under the proposed sub-section (1A) of section 115BAC, shall now be entitled to a rebate of 100 per cent of the amount of income-tax payable on a total income not exceeding Rs 7 lakh.

Rate of tax for Association of Person and Body of Individuals

As per section 167B the following is the rate of tax for AOP/ BOI:

a. In case the shares of the members are known and if all members are having Net Taxable income is up to basic exemption limit and none of the member is a foreign company then the income is taxed at slab rate

b. In case the shares of the members are known and if one or more member’s net taxable income is more than basic exemption limit and none of them is foreign company then the tax the entire income at Maximum Marginal rate i.e. 42.744%

c. In case the shares of the members are unknown then the tax the entire income at Maximum Marginal rate i.e. 42.744%

Rate of tax for Cooperative Society

In the case of co-operative societies, the rates of income-tax have been specified in Paragraph B of Part I of the First Schedule to the Bill. They remain unchanged as below:

Slab of IncomeRate
Upto Rs. 10,00010%
10,001 to 20,00020%
Above 20,00030%
Surcharge in case of Cooperative Society
a) In the case of every co-operative society (except resident co-operative society opting under section 115BAD) or firm or local authority, at the rate of twelve per cent of such income-tax, where the total income exceeds one crore rupees;
(b) In case of resident co-operative society opting under section 115BAD, at the rate of ten percent of such income tax.

Rate of tax for Firms:

In the case of firms, the rate of income-tax has been specified in Paragraph C of Part I of the First Schedule to the Bill. They remain unchanged. Income of Partnership firms and LLP shall be taxable at the rate of 30%.

Note: LTCG shall be taxed at 20% and STCG 111A at 15% for firm

Surcharge in case of firms:

In case of firm 12% surcharge will be levied if Net total income exceeds Rs. 1 Crore.

Rate of tax for Local authorities

The rate of income-tax in the case of every local authority has been specified in Paragraph D of Part I of the First Schedule to the Bill. They remain unchanged at 30%.

Rate of tax for Companies

The rates of income-tax in the case of companies have been specified in Paragraph E of Part I of the First Schedule to the Bill.

Type of companyRate of tax
Domestic company (If turnover for FY 2018-19 is up to 400 Crores)
Opting for Section 115BAA
25%
22%
Domestic Company (Others)30%
Foreign Company40%

Surcharge In Case Of Company

Type of CompanyRate
Domestic with income upto Rs. 1 Crore but not exceeding Rs. 10 crore7%
Domestic with income exceeding Rs. 10 crore12%
Company exercising option under section 115BAB and 115BAA10%
Foreign with income upto Rs. 1 Crore but not exceeding Rs. 10 crore2%
Foreign with income exceeding Rs. 10 crore5%

Note:

All of the above tax calculated shall be further increased by health and education cess of 4%