The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) in Mumbai has overturned a substantial tax demand of Rs 1 crore that was raised solely because of a discrepancy in TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) as shown in Form 26AS. The tribunal ruled that this demand violated Section 205 of the Income Tax Act, which prevents tax recovery if tax has already been deducted at source. It emphasised that TDS credit should be granted based on primary evidence like invoices and bank statements, not just on what appears in Form 26AS.
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Mumbai has set aside a Rs 1 crore tax demand raised solely due to a TDS mismatch in Form 26AS, ruling that such denial violates Section 205 of the Income Tax Act, which bars the Revenue from recovering tax once it has been deducted at source.
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FAQ :
The ITAT Mumbai quashed the Rs 1 crore tax demand, stating it was raised unfairly due to a TDS mismatch in Form 26AS.
The tribunal reaffirmed the protection offered under Section 205 of the Income Tax Act.
Section 205 prevents the tax authorities from demanding tax again from an assessee if it has already been deducted at source.
The ITAT ruled that primary evidence such as payment advices, invoices, and bank statements should be used for TDS credit, not solely Form 26AS entries.
The ITAT directed the Assessing Officer to grant full TDS credit after verifying primary records and delete any consequential interest charges.
No, the ITAT stated that Form 26AS is a facilitative tool and not a statutory requirement, and primary evidence is paramount.