A collecting agent got demand notice from IT dept on cash amount deposit in his bank account. However he is collecting the cash on behalf of a finance company then after depositing amount in his account and he remitted that amount through Internet Banking to company.
what should be the reply and which sections of income tax are applicable to deal with the situation.
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This discussion addresses an income tax demand notice received by a collecting agent for cash deposited into their bank account. It explores how to respond, the relevant Income Tax Act sections, and the correct procedure for filing the agent's Income Tax Return (ITR). Key steps include declaring commission income, providing bank statements, and detailing the remittance of funds to the principal finance company, supported by a contract.
How the ITR of the collecting agent filed? If the commission income was declared for assessment, justify the income with the bank statement along with the contract between two parties.