PREPAID TAX

Advance tax

if the total income exceedsRs 10,000 we should have to liable to pay the advance tax...for example (advance taxes are paid the quarterly basis )


My query:
1. Advance tax calculation for April to March or only three quarter month basis??

2. Above the age of 60 ( exempted) person category??

3. could you please explain me the advance tax due date filing with example
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Quick Summary
This discussion clarifies the rules around advance tax payments in India. It explains that advance tax is payable if your total tax liability exceeds Rs 10,000, not just your income. Payments are made quarterly based on estimated annual income, with specific due dates. The instalment system accounts for potential income fluctuations. Importantly, senior citizens (not engaged in business or profession) are exempt from advance tax, provided their total tax is paid before filing their return.

The first thiing i want to clear is that advance tax is required if your tax is more than 10000 not your income.
Tax liability mam?
If not paid sec 234 A, 234B, 234C IS APPLICABLE.
Advance tax calculate for whole year or only quarterly three month basis??
Tax will be estimated for the whole year and payment will be 15th June , 15th December, 15th March as % based on the category of tax payers
For instance my total tax 30,000 means for jun month of 15% of 30000

then for 15 the September 45% 30000

for December 15 th 75% of Rs 30000

for finally March 100 % of Rs 30000.


why I stallment basis??
Tax liability means amount of tax payable on total income
@ MPR Sanjay Kumar,

Advance Tax will be paid based on estimated income and actual income can be different.

First quarter only estimated and second quarter has actual information to some extent. So that's why % of advance tax is fixed .
Tax calculation made on yearly. income but you have to paid advance tax on percentage basis
@ MPR Sanjay Kumar,

Why installment basis ?

Suppose you have profits in first quarter and you paid tax and if you incur losses in second quarter then tax calculation can vary.

Considering uncertainty of business and unforseen events , IT Dept implemented instalment system.

Nothing wrong in paying entire advance tax in first quarter itself. But you may loose interest on the excess idle funds lying with IT Dept in the form of advance tax
First you get clear on this concept.
Special thanks to Rashmi mam
Welcome Dear

There is zero advance tax requirement for senior citizens (so long as income is not from a business or profession).

You just need to make sure the entire tax due is paid before filing the return / 31 July (whichever comes first).

No interest, no fine, no penalty either in such a situation.

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