CBDT Exempts RBI from Higher TDS/TCS Rates for Non-Filing of Income Tax Returns



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The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued new notifications exempting the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) from the recently introduced higher rates of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) and Tax Collected at Source (TCS). These higher rates are applicable to individuals and entities who fail to file their income tax returns. The exemption ensures the RBI is not burdened by these stricter compliance measures.

CBDT has released two significant notifications on May 27, 2024, introducing higher rates of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) and Tax Collected at Source (TCS) for individuals and entities failing to furnish their Income Tax Returns (ITR). These directives, detailed in Notifications No. 45 and 46/2024, mark a crucial development in the enforcement of tax compliance. Key Highlights of the Notifications 1. Exclusion of RBI from Specified Person Status Notification No. 45/2024 (S.O. 210
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FAQ :

The new higher rates of TDS and TCS are for individuals and entities failing to furnish their Income Tax Returns (ITR).

Yes, the CBDT has issued notifications specifically exempting the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) from being classified as a "specified person" for the purposes of higher TDS and TCS rates.

Both notifications are effective immediately from the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

The notifications aim to tighten tax compliance measures and encourage taxpayers to file their income tax returns on time.

Taxpayers who fail to furnish their ITR will face higher rates of TDS and TCS.




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