NPS has introduced new login rule to access your NPS Account

With a new financial year (FY2024-'25) starting from Monday, April 1, several key decisions implemented by the government related to personal finance, investment schemes and tax regimes will come into force. Among the many fiscal matters to come into force are also key changes within the National Pension Scheme (NPS).

The National Pension Scheme (NPS) is a voluntary and long-term investment plan for retirement. Earlier, the scheme covered only central government employees but now it is open to all Indian citizens on a voluntary basis.

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has introduced a new security layer in the National Pension System (NPS). It will come into effect from April 1 and has a two-factor Aadhaar-based authentication system, that is mandatory for all password-based users logging into the CRA system.

“To enhance the security measures in accessing the CRA system and safeguard the interests of subscribers and stakeholders, it has been decided to bring in additional security features through Aadhaar-based authentication for login to the CRA system," PFRDA said in a notification.

The Aadhaar-based login authentication will be integrated with the current user ID and password-based login process so as to make the CRA system accessible through 2 Factor Authentication," the body explained.

NPS new login rules: How to use two-factor Aadhaar authentication

Aadhaar-based login authentication will be integrated with the current User ID and Password-based login process. Here's how to do it:

Step 1- Visit NPS website: https://enps.nsdl.com/eNPS/NationalPensionSystem.html

Step 2- Go to ‘Login with PRAIN/IPIN’ and click PRAIN/IPIN tab. Read more: T+0 cycle: These 25 stocks will be eligible for same-day settlement cycle from tomorrow. What changes and what it means?

Step 3- A new window will open where you can enter your user ID and password.

Step 4- Then enter Captcha and the window will prompt for Aadhaar authentication.

Step 5- An OTP will be sent on your registered mobile number.

Step 6- You should enter it and you can then access your NPS account.

What you can do if ITR filed but not E-varified

 Question 1:

I filed my Original ITR u/s 139(1) on 30th July 2023 but not yet verified. Can I Discard it?

Response:
Yes, user can avail the option of “Discard” for the ITRs being filed u/s 139(1) /139(4) / 139(5) if they do
not want to verify it. User is provided a facility to file an ITR afresh after discarding the previous 
unverified ITR. However, if the “ITR filed u/s 139(1)” is Discarded and the subsequent return is filed after the due date u/s 139(1), it would attract implications of belated return like 234F etc., Thus, it is advised to  check whether the due date for filing the return u/s 139(1) is available or not before discarding any previously filed return.

Is the ITR filing date extended | Income Tax Return Due Date AY 2023-24:Last Date Extension

According to Section 234F of the Income Tax Act of 1961, anyone who file their ITRs late must pay a fine of up to Rs 5,000. Small taxpayers must pay a fine of Rs 1,000 if their annual taxable income is less than Rs 5 lakh.

The deadline to file Income Tax Return without penalty is July 31, 2023, i.e, today. Taxpayers can contact the tax department’s helpdesk which is open all day today to assist taxpayers with ITR filing, tax payment, and other associated services. The assistance is done over the phone, live chat, Webex meetings, and social media.

Will ITR deadline get extended?

What is difference between Section 44B and section 172 of the Income Tax Act with respect to the business of Shipping Operation???

1.      While there is no specific distinction, it can be inferred that Section 44B is a special provision for computing profits and gains of an FSC engaged in 'regular' shipping business in India, while section 172 deals with taxation of an FSC engaged on "occasional" shipping business basis in India.

House Rent Allowance - A tool of Tax planning for employees

House Rent Allowance (HRA) is second component which is found in each pay slip after basic salary.  This is the major contributor in tax relief for the employee who reside in rented house during his/her employment.

As announced in budget 2020, taxpayers who wish to opt for the New Income Tax Regime from AY 2021-2022 cannot claim the exemption of House Rent Allowance.

Generally employee submits Rent receipt and rent deed to his employer to claim exemption of tax on account of HRA but there are so many doubts & questions arise while calculating & claiming exemption of tax from HRA which I am trying to summaries here in “question-answer form”. your input in form of suggestion or query is solicited and most welcome :-

Download 151 Land Mark Judgements of The Supreme Court

The All India Federation of Tax Practitioners (AIFTP)  and other leading professional organizations have issued a publication containing 151 land Mark judgements of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India.

The judgements cover 

:- Direct taxes,
:- Indirect taxes and 
:- Allied laws.
 A pdf copy of the publication is available for download

How to transfer money to NRE account from USA?

 How to transfer money to NRE account? How to transfer money to NRE account from USA? These are common questions many NRIs have. There are several ways in which you can transfer money to a NRE account from abroad. The money is deposited in Indian rupees.

Another question you may have is- can I deposit money in NRE account from India? You cannot transfer money to a NRE account from a savings account in India. However, you can transfer money from NRO to NRE account. You can also transfer money from one NRE account to another.

Do I need to pay tax on income earned on gift amount?

I have received Rs.15 lakhs from my father who is filing his income tax Return (ITR) regularly and paying tax on his income. Money so received was invested somewhere and earned an interest income around Rs.2,25,000/-.

Do I have to show such amount (i.e. Rs.15 lakhs) in my ITR?

Do I need to discloses & file my ITR for interest if don't have any other income except interest, I understand that  income up to Rs.2,50,000/- is not taxable. 

New Requirement in Tax Audit Report and in ITR 6

New Tax regime i.e. "propagated as concessional tax rate" has been introduced in Finance Act which provide options to taxpayer to adopt any one of the two options and pay tax accordingly. A lot of deductions/allowance which were availed earlier by the tax payer shall be forgone. 

Section 115BAA and section 115BAB are introduced for company assessee and section 115BAC and Section 115BAD have been brought for assessee, being an Individual, HUF and Co-operative society. so that tax payer can opt for concessional tax rate regime subject to fulfillment of various conditions given in these sections.

Do you need to maintain books of accounts for Income Tax purpose ?

 Are you maintaining Books of accounts to disclose proper Income for Income Tax purpose?

you are filing your income tax return and declaring a certain amount as income , just think that you have received a notice from income tax department to prove your income, how will you prove that you have declared your true income? are you maintaining books of accounts and keeping record of the income and expenditure, if yes , very good but what if you are not maintaining,can Income tax department force you to maintain books of accounts or can department may penalize you for not keeping record? 

Just join me here to know what is required and what is not required , I am going to discuss the provisions relating to maintenance of books of Accounts.

Tax collected at Source on sale of Goods effective from 01^st October 2020

Due date for filing Annual return and audit report under GST has been extended, tax payer got some relaxation however new compliance requirement has been introduced which is applicable from 01^st October 2020 i.e. tax to be collected at source on sale of goods.

Vide Finance Bill, 2020 sub-section (1H) of section 206C of the Income Tax Act has been introduced which has proposed for tax collection at source (‘TCS’ ,will use it in remaining part of post), originally it was scheduled to be effective from 01.04.2020 but later has been provided that section will be effective from 01.10.2020.

I am just trying to explain it in frequently asked question (FAQ) format, hope that it will make easy to understand and comply with Law:- 

 Do you need to file ITR even your total income did not exceed the basic exemption limits? 

Yes, From Assessment Year 2020-21 it mandatory to file ITR for an assessee  who is not a company or a firm but who otherwise is not liable to file Income Tax Return of Income, if he or she satisfy any of the condition during the previous year:-

Part-6- change applicable in Capital gain-Know Important changes in Income Tax Act -Before Filing ITR for Assessment Year 2020-21

Now Time has come to be ready to file income Tax return for the Assessment Year 2020-21, however there are lot of changes have been made by the Government.

Some changes are more important to know because Income tax Return cannot be filed correctly if are ignorant of these.

I am just making an effort to cover such amendments/changes in a series like what would be Tax Rate for the Assessment year , changes in particular source of income i.e.salary, house property, Business or profession, capital etc.

So far I have covered the changes which are made in exempt income, salary income, house property income and income from business or profession, now going to explain the changes which are applicable in "Capital Gain".i.e. profit or loss which arise when someone sale any capital asset.

Part-5- Before Filing ITR for Assessment Year 2020-21, Know Important changes in Income Tax Act-PGBP

Now Time has come to be ready to file income Tax return for the Assessment Year 2020-21, however there are lot of changes have been made by the Government.

Some changes are more important to know because Income tax Return cannot be filed correctly if are ignorant of these.

I am just making an effort to cover such amendments/changes in a series like what would be Tax Rate for the Assessment year , changes in particular source of income i.e.salary, house property, Business or profession, capital etc.

In earlier parts, we have included 

            (1 ) Rate of Income Tax for the Assessment year 2020-21                        (Read Part -1 here)

            (2)"Exempt income" i.e. Income which do not part of Total Income  (Read Part -2 here) 

            (3) Changes in the head "Income from Salary"                                     (Read Part -3 here)

            (4) Changes in "Income from House Property"                                (Read Part-4 here ) 

Now we will cover the changes made or brought in the head "Profit or gains from Business or profession "  which are specifically applicable for the Assessment year 2020-21 :- 

Profit or gains from Business or profession

Part-2- Before Filing ITR for Assessment Year 2020-21, Know Important changes in Income Tax Act

 Now Time has come to be ready to file income Tax return for the Assessment Year 2020-21, however there are lot of changes have been made by the Government.

Some changes are more important to know because Income tax Return cannot be filed correctly if are ignorant of these.

I am just making an effort to cover such amendments/changes in a series like what would be Tax Rate for the Assessment year , changes in particular source of income i.e.salary, house property, Business or profession, capital etc.

In first part, we have included the rate of income Tax applicable for the Assessment year 2020-21 (Read Part -1 here) , now we will cover the changes made or brought in  "Exempt income" i.e. INCOMES WHICH DO NOT FORM PART OF TOTAL INCOME  which are applicable for the Assessment year 2020-21 :-

Before Filing ITR for Assessment Year 2020-21, Know Important changes in Income Tax Act

 Now Time has come to be ready to file income Tax return for the Assessment Year 2020-21, however there are lot of changes have been made by the Government.

Some changes are more important to know because Income tax Return cannot be filed correctly if are ignorant of these.

I am just making an effort to cover such amendments/changes in a series like what would be Tax Rate for the Assessment year , changes in particular source of income i.e.salary, house property, Business or profession, capital etc.

First part is on the rate of  tax applicable for the Assessment year 2020-21:-

Extension of due date for filing Income Tax Return-ITR

Extension or relaxation in due date  under Income Tax Act, 1961

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 3 of the Taxation and Other Laws (Relaxation of Certain Provisions) Ordinance, 2020 (2 of 2020), the Central Government further extended the due date of furnishing Income Tax Return or Audit report under the Act, as well as relaxation has been given by extending period for making invest under section 54 or section 54B or under chapter-VI-A of the Act.

Brief of the Extension or relaxation are as under:-

 

(1)  Extension of due date to file Income Tax return u/s 139

TDS on e-commerce Transactions i.e.194-O

TDS on e-commerce Transactions i.e.194-O

Finance Act 2020 has brought a new section i.e. section 194O, this sections has introduced for TDS on e commerce Transactions,
Tax deduction at source (TDS) or Tax collected at source (TCS) are the most convenient mode of tax collection by the government thus it is a tool to collect tax to minimize the tax evasion by taxing the income at the time when income generated and instead of taxing on a later date.
A new section 194O (i.e. TDS on e-commerce ) has been inserted which requires to ecommerce operator to deduct TDS on the amount sale or service effected through his platform. E commerce operator like amazon, Uber, flipkart, Myntra,Zomato ,swiggy,makemytrip, & this provision will affect the their sellers.. I am making an effort to discuss and explain the impact & implication of the provision in following paragraphs in FAQ format.

Clarification in respect of residency under section 6 of the Income-tax Act, 1961.

Section 6 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (the Act) contains provisions relating to determination of residency of a person. The status of an individual, as to whether he is resident in India or a non-resident or not ordinarily resident, is dependent, inter-alia, on the period for which the person is in India during a previous year or years preceding the previous year.

New procedure for registration, approval, etc. of certain entities deferred to 1st October, 2020

In view of the unprecedented humanitarian and economic crisis, the CBDT has decided that the implementation of new procedure for approval/ registration/notification of certain entities shall be deferred to 1st October, 2020. Accordingly, the entities approved/ registered/ notified under section 10(23C), 12AA, 35 and 80G of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (the Act) would be required to file intimation within three months from 1st October, 2020, i.e, by 31st December, 2020. Further, the amended procedure for approval/ registration/ notification of new entities shall also apply from 1st  October, 2020.