Form 71 is used by taxpayers to claim tax credits for income where Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) was applied but not correctly reported in their Income Tax Return (ITR) due to timing issues. This process is governed by the new Rule 134, which details the application under sub-section (20) of section 155. If you've forgotten to claim TDS from a previous financial year, you can still file Form 71 before March 2025 to claim the refund.
11 December 2024
Taxpayers can use Form 71 to claim tax credit for income on which TDS has been deducted but not accounted for in their ITR due to timing differences. A new Rule 134 is inserted after 133 which expresses regarding the Application under sub-section (20) of section 155 about credit of tax deduction at source. The taxpayer must make the application under sub-section (20) of section 155 in Form No. 71. Refer: https://www.thetaxheaven.com/blog/tds-deducted-in-wrong-fy-income-tax-form-71-will-help-you-to-get-it