Interesting bonus return case

Hi All,

       I need to get some clarity in income tax retruns filing,

I have have switched from 1 company to another company during 2016-2017, I have recieved a sum of Rs 50k from my previous employer as retention bonus during month of may 2016, But i have put on my resignation by Oct 2016 and joined the new organisation. As a part of the retention bonus agreement i have returned same 50K bofore i releive from my previous employer.

Now both my previous employer & current employer have issued me form 16, But in the form 16 which has been issued from previus employer they have not reduced 50K from my actual earnings that i have returened. However they have acknoledge the reception of the 50k which i have transfered to them.

When i update the information in ITR-1 form based on the form 16, my refund amount shows 0. I am trying to find a way to get the 50K reduced from my actual earnings, So kindly someone let me know the procedure for the same.

Note: I have tried to check with them for a revised form 16, which seems to be not happening.

Thanks in advance.

 

 

Replies (6)
My take: Form 16 is a reference document. Your actual salary is different from that mentioned in your form 16. In ITR mention the Salary received reducing the returned. for your records keep the communication that employer refused to correct your incorrect form 16.

Thanks Neeraj, but in this case how can i let the incometax dept know about this returns. Is there any was to submit return recipt. (since we used to get rent recipt & other bills verified).

I don't think there is any way to do that. just be ready with the necessary proofs in case you are asked. Your filed figures can be different from Form-16 in many cases, like late adjustments of investments, HRA etc.
I don't think there is any way to do that. just be ready with the necessary proofs in case you are asked. Your filed figures can be different from Form-16 in many cases, like late adjustments of investments, HRA etc.

Thanks Neeraj

you are welcome

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