This discussion clarifies the procedure for paying Securities Transaction Tax (STT). Initially, there was confusion about whether STT is paid via challan like other taxes. It was established that STT is automatically deducted by the service provider (broker) during the buying or selling of shares and securities, either through your demat account or at the time of trading. The user confirmed that STT can be paid through challan no. 282 via authorised banks, similar to other direct taxes, resolving their query.
No...actually I am asking about method of paying STT...is it paid through challan like other taxes?? if it is paid through challan then which challan is used??
I submit annual returns of clients who deal with sale of stocks... I hv observed in their bank statement which has a demat account linked with it . bank charge once u sell or purchase shares.