Monday 28 August 2017

I-T dept may lower withholding tax for foreign firms having income in India

They are required to withhold taxes on payment to another party and deposit that tax with the govt

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The income tax department is open to lowering the withholding tax rate for foreign companies which have income in India, a senior official said on Wednesday.

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) Chairman Sushil Chandra also urged firms and MNCs operating in India to pay their due share of taxes and said adequate safeguards have been put in place to ensure that anti-abuse provisions like GAAR are not misused.

He also asked industry experts to come forward with suggestions on withholding tax. →Efiling Of Income Tax

"I would like to be informed in which areas the TDS (tax deducted at source) is high so that we can think of reducing that also. We are absolutely open to any suggestions which can make the life of a genuine taxpayer easy," he said speaking at an International Tax Conference organised by Assocham here.

Foreign entities having income in India, as well as domestic companies, are required to withhold taxes on any payment to another party and deposit that tax with the government. Companies usually have to withhold taxes interest, royalties or fees paid for technical services.

Assocham Chairman National Council on Direct Taxes Rahul Garg said the tax department issues refunds to the tune of Rs 40,000-60,000 crore every year and hence the industry chamber has suggested a relook of the withholding tax scenario .....Read Full Article

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