The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has released a circular providing guidance on the deduction of income tax from salaries for the financial year 2021-22. This follows previous guidance issued for FY 2020-21. The circular outlines the applicable rates and relevant provisions of the Income-tax Act, 1961, and Income-tax Rules, 1962, for employers responsible for deducting tax at source.
Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Revenue
Central Board of Direct Taxes
North Block, New Delhi
Dated the 15th March, 2022
SUBJECT: INCOME-TAX DEDUCTION FROM SALARIES DURING THE FINANCIAL
YEAR 2021-22 UNDER SECTION 192 OF THE INCOME-TAX ACT, 1961.
Reference is invited to Circ ular No. 20/2020 dated 03.12.2020 vhereby the rates of deduction of income-tax from the payment of income under the head Salaries under Section 192 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (hereina
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FAQ :
The circular details the rates for deducting income tax from salary payments during the financial year 2021-22 and explains related provisions of the Income-tax Act and Rules.
This circular specifically covers the financial year 2021-22.
The circular references Section 192 of the Income-tax Act, 1961, regarding the deduction of income tax from salaries.
Any person responsible for paying income chargeable under the head 'Salaries' is responsible for deducting income tax at the time of payment.
Employers must provide employees with a statement detailing correct and complete particulars of perquisites or profits in lieu of salary and their value.
The relevant Acts, Rules, Forms, and Notifications are available on the Income Tax Department's website: www.incometaxindia.gov.in.