Letter of Indemnity required by Income Tax from Representative Assessee

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This discussion addresses the requirement of a Letter of Indemnity for registering as a Representative Assessee for a deceased taxpayer. Participants share details on where to find the official format on the Income Tax e-filing portal and discuss the value of stamp paper required, noting it can vary by state. Queries are also raised regarding the acceptance of PPO copies as family pension certificates and the necessity of a notarised affidavit of legal heir, with users sharing their experiences and successful application strategies.

As pointed out by several correspondents, the stamp duty for Letter of Indemnity varies from State to State. It is best to refer to the Stamp Act of the State in which the Letter of Indemnity is executed. A lawyer's advice would be best.  

PLEASE ADVISE IN CASE DEATH A OF MR.A , HIS WIFE , SON AND DAUGHTER ARE SURVIVING MEMBER.

OF COURSE , MRS.A IS THE LEGAL HEIR. WHETHER 3 INDEMNITY BONDS AT 100 RUPEES STAMP PAPER IS TO BE MADE  AND NOTARISED. PLEASE GUIDE. WHETHER INDEMNITY BOND BY MRS.A WILL BE ENOUGH.

THANKS.

Dear Satish Chander ji ,

There will be just one INDEMNITY bond from a person whoever registering as "Representative Assessee" stating all surviving members of the family . 

All surviving members will sign the "INDEMNITY" bond.

 

Originally posted by : SATISH CHANDER
PLEASE ADVISE IN CASE DEATH A OF MR.A , HIS WIFE , SON AND DAUGHTER ARE SURVIVING MEMBER.

OF COURSE , MRS.A IS THE LEGAL HEIR. WHETHER 3 INDEMNITY BONDS AT 100 RUPEES STAMP PAPER IS TO BE MADE  AND NOTARISED. PLEASE GUIDE. WHETHER INDEMNITY BOND BY MRS.A WILL BE ENOUGH.

THANKS.

 

Thanks this thread was very useful .

In Three days , Got approved representative assesse for 2 people from the same account. 

1) For one Gave PPO as proof

2) Another gave Surviving Member certificate issued by state government as proof.

For Legal Heir affidavit against individual names gave affidavit by removing Indeminity part from LOI, and just added a verification section (its a common practice my notary told).

 

Originally posted by : Guest
Thanks this thread was very useful .

In Three days , Got approved representative assesse for 2 people from the same account. 

1) For one Gave PPO as proof

2) Another gave Surviving Member certificate issued by state government as proof.

For Legal Heir affidavit against individual names gave affidavit by removing Indeminity part from LOI, and just added a verification section (its a common practice my notary told).

 

For LOI put a stamp paper of Rs 200/- , Rs 50/- for affidavit.

I was trying for my client all documents uploaded as per list , but  they rejected two time. posted Grievance but repeating same doc what they mention in rejection.For filing Return so much of complication created very sad part 

A Letter of Indemnity is a legal document that protects the representative assessee from any legal liability arising from their actions on behalf of the income tax payer. This document is typically used when the representative assessee is not a lawyer or accountant and is not familiar with tax law. https://mamc.ae/

I was struggling to find the format for Indemnity bond .  It's there on the same portal .  - login to incometax efiling portal - click on Register as Representative Assessee - on the same page , click on "Things you should know before proceeding" - A popup window will appear . look for "Copy of Letter of Indemnity" and you will get what you are looking for.   I also attached here for reference.
 

Many thank Vinod ji for uploading the format.

how many witness are required sir for letter of ondemnity

how many witness are required sir for letter of indemnity

@ Ashish Marwah : sir , its a standard affidavit and generally required 2 witness. but please check with person whoever lawyer stamp your affidevit . he should be able to guide you.

@ Ashish Marwah : sir , its a standard affidavit and generally required 2 witness. but please check with person whoever lawyer stamp your affidevit . he should be able to guide you.

Sorry but i couldn't find the attachment.. 

Sorry but i couldn't find the attachment.. 

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