But in some cases Tax Returns when you file your tax returns. that is due to TDS already deducted.
TDS is required to be deducted at the time of making any payment and the TDS so deducted is deposited with the Income Tax Department as tax deducted on behalf of the person to whom the payment is being made.
The TDS so deducted is allowed to be claimed as a credit from the Income Tax Payable of the person whose TDS has been deducted. If tax payable is less than the tax already deducted (TDS) a refund will be granted for such amount.
So guys dont feel that once deducted its gone for ever, it may come back if you claim.So check for opportunities for getting TDS refund while filing your return.
Your employer might have not allowed a particular deduction which you are actaully eligible. So take out all such cases and welcome back your money..
Tax exemptions ignored by taxpayers.
Most taxpayers are familiar with the tax deductions under Sec 80C and 80D. But there are several other deductions that a taxpayer can avail. We list out a few.
Home loan processing fee and other charges Home loan customers are aware of the tax benefits on the loan interest and principal repayment. But even the processing fees qualifies for deduction under Section 24. "The processing fees and other charges are considered as interest and can be claimed as a deduction," says Vaibhav Sankla, Director, H&R Block. This even includes the prepayment charges.
Interest on personal loan for down payment
Section 24 covers more than just interest on the home loan. It also includes the interest paid on any loan taken for the purchase, renovation or reconstruction of a house. "The tax laws do not specify that only interest on a 'housing loan' would be eligible for deduction," says Sankla.
Even loans taken from friends or family members are eligible for deduction under Section 24. But the taxman may want to see a loan agreement between the two parties and the interest earned by the lender will be taxed as his income.
Tax deduction for disabilities
If a taxpayer suffers from 40% disability (as certified by a government hospital), he can claim deduction of Rs 50,000 under Sec 80U. For a disabled dependent, he can claim a deduction of Rs 50,000 under Sec 80DD. In both cases, if the disability is severe (80% or above), the deduction is Rs 1 lakh.
This is a flat deduction and does not depend on actual amount spent. However, the disabled person should be wholly or mainly dependent on the taxpayer for maintenance, and should not have claimed deduction for disability under Section 80U separately.
Clubbing income of disabled child
If you invest in the name of your spouse or minor child, the income from the investment will be clubbed with your income under Sec 64 and taxed accordingly. However, if the child is disabled, the income from investments made in his name will not be clubbed with the income of parents. Parents can use this provision to invest in taxable instruments like fixed deposits and debt funds.
Deduction for specified illnesses
A deduction of up to Rs 40,000 can be claimed if a taxpayer suffers from any ailment specified under Sec 80DDB or has a dependent who is a patient. For senior citizens, the deduction is higher at Rs 60,000. The diseases include certain neurological ailments, cancers, AIDS, kidney failure and haematological disorders.
However, if the amount spent is reimbursed by the employer or insurance, the taxpayer is not eligible for deduction. If he gets partial reimbursement of the expenses, the balance can be claimed as deduction.
Home loan processing fee and other charges Home loan customers are aware of the tax benefits on the loan interest and principal repayment. But even the processing fees qualifies for deduction under Section 24. "The processing fees and other charges are considered as interest and can be claimed as a deduction," says Vaibhav Sankla, Director, H&R Block. This even includes the prepayment charges.
Interest on personal loan for down payment
Section 24 covers more than just interest on the home loan. It also includes the interest paid on any loan taken for the purchase, renovation or reconstruction of a house. "The tax laws do not specify that only interest on a 'housing loan' would be eligible for deduction," says Sankla.
Even loans taken from friends or family members are eligible for deduction under Section 24. But the taxman may want to see a loan agreement between the two parties and the interest earned by the lender will be taxed as his income.
Tax deduction for disabilities
If a taxpayer suffers from 40% disability (as certified by a government hospital), he can claim deduction of Rs 50,000 under Sec 80U. For a disabled dependent, he can claim a deduction of Rs 50,000 under Sec 80DD. In both cases, if the disability is severe (80% or above), the deduction is Rs 1 lakh.
This is a flat deduction and does not depend on actual amount spent. However, the disabled person should be wholly or mainly dependent on the taxpayer for maintenance, and should not have claimed deduction for disability under Section 80U separately.
Clubbing income of disabled child
If you invest in the name of your spouse or minor child, the income from the investment will be clubbed with your income under Sec 64 and taxed accordingly. However, if the child is disabled, the income from investments made in his name will not be clubbed with the income of parents. Parents can use this provision to invest in taxable instruments like fixed deposits and debt funds.
Deduction for specified illnesses
A deduction of up to Rs 40,000 can be claimed if a taxpayer suffers from any ailment specified under Sec 80DDB or has a dependent who is a patient. For senior citizens, the deduction is higher at Rs 60,000. The diseases include certain neurological ailments, cancers, AIDS, kidney failure and haematological disorders.
However, if the amount spent is reimbursed by the employer or insurance, the taxpayer is not eligible for deduction. If he gets partial reimbursement of the expenses, the balance can be claimed as deduction.
Interest from savings accounts
The interest you earn is fully taxable but there is a small window of exemption. Up to Rs 10,000 interest earned on savings banks account is exempt under Sec 80TTA. Also, up to Rs 3,500 interest from a post office savings account is exempt from tax under Sec 10(15)(i).
If you hold a joint account, the exemption is higher at Rs 7,000. "Since both provisions are separate, one can claim the benefits under both sections," says Suresh Surana, Founder, RSM Astute Consulting.
House rent exemption without HRA
Many pay house rent but cannot avail exemption because there is no HRA component in their salary. Under Sec 80GG, you can claim a deduction for the rent even if you don't get HRA. However, the taxpayer should not be drawing any housing benefit.
Nor should he or spouse or child be owning a house in the city where he stays. The exemption is limited to the least of the following: rent paid less 10% of total income; or Rs 2,000 a month; or 25% of total income.
Adjusting losses against gains
If you lost money in stocks or on other investments during the previous financial year, there is a silver lining. You can adjust some losses against capital gains from the sale of stocks, property, gold or debt funds. Shortterm capital losses can be set off against both short-term capital gains as well as taxable long-term capital gains.
However, long term capital losses can only be set off against taxable long-term capital gains. Long-term losses from stocks and equity funds cannot be adjusted against any gain.
Section 80G donations
Donations under Sec 80G are generally not included in Forms 16. "The CBDT circular on TDS does not clarify as to whether deduction under Sec 80G needs to be considered by employers," says Surana.
You will have to claim this deduction at the time of filing your return. Depending on the organisation or fund you have contributed to, you can claim a deduction of 50-100% of the donated amount. But the deduction cannot be more than 10% of your gross total income.
If you hold a joint account, the exemption is higher at Rs 7,000. "Since both provisions are separate, one can claim the benefits under both sections," says Suresh Surana, Founder, RSM Astute Consulting.
House rent exemption without HRA
Many pay house rent but cannot avail exemption because there is no HRA component in their salary. Under Sec 80GG, you can claim a deduction for the rent even if you don't get HRA. However, the taxpayer should not be drawing any housing benefit.
Nor should he or spouse or child be owning a house in the city where he stays. The exemption is limited to the least of the following: rent paid less 10% of total income; or Rs 2,000 a month; or 25% of total income.
Adjusting losses against gains
If you lost money in stocks or on other investments during the previous financial year, there is a silver lining. You can adjust some losses against capital gains from the sale of stocks, property, gold or debt funds. Shortterm capital losses can be set off against both short-term capital gains as well as taxable long-term capital gains.
However, long term capital losses can only be set off against taxable long-term capital gains. Long-term losses from stocks and equity funds cannot be adjusted against any gain.
Section 80G donations
Donations under Sec 80G are generally not included in Forms 16. "The CBDT circular on TDS does not clarify as to whether deduction under Sec 80G needs to be considered by employers," says Surana.
You will have to claim this deduction at the time of filing your return. Depending on the organisation or fund you have contributed to, you can claim a deduction of 50-100% of the donated amount. But the deduction cannot be more than 10% of your gross total income.
New Rules applicable for filing tax returns and how they impact you
CBDT has vide Notification No. 41/2015 Dated 15.04.2015 notified Form ITR-1, ITR-2 and ITR-4S for Assessment Year 2015-16 i.e Financial Year 2014-15. The Notification also made Several Change in Rule 12 of Income Tax Rules, 1962 which is related to Condition of Filing of Income Tax Return. A brief summary of Changes is as follows :-
General
1) ITR-1 (SAHAJ) & ITR-4S (Sugam) cannot be filed by individual who has earned any income from source outside India.
2) Introduction of EVC for verification of return of income filed as an option to send ITR-V to CPC, Bangalore.
3) Super Senior citizen are now allowed to file ROI in paper form even though their income exceed Rs 5 lakhs subject to other conditions.
ITR-1
1) Introduction of furnishing Aadhar Card Number in ROI. Which will be used for EVC system introduced as mentioned above.
2) Details of all bank accounts with Bank name, IFSC Code, Name of Joint Holder, if any, Account number, Account balance as on 31.03.2015 mandatorily to be provided. Even those accounts which are closed during the year.
ITR-2
1) Introduction of furnishing Aadhar Card Number in ROI. Which will be used for EVC system introduced as mentioned above.
2) Details of Foreign Travel made if any (For resident and nonresident both) includes, Passport No, Issued at, name of country, number of times travelled and expenditure- Disclose details of Foreign Travel In Income Tax Return (ITR)
3) Details of utilization of amount deposited in capital gain account scheme for years preceding to last two assessment years. Particulars asked include year of utilization, amount utilized, amount unutilized lying idle in capital gain account scheme till the date of filing of return of income.
4) In case of LTCG & STCG not chargeable to tax to Non-resident on account of DTAA benefit, It is required to furnish Country name, Article of DTAA, TRC obtained or not?,
5) For Non-resident, Income from other sources, If any income chargeable to tax at special rate provided in DTAA, It is now required to provide details of Name of Country, Relevant article of DTAA, Rate of Tax, Whether TRC obtained or not?, Corresponding rate of tax under income tax act.
6) Details of all bank accounts with Bank name, IFSC Code, Name of Joint Holder, if any, Account number, Account balance as on 31.03.2015 mandatorily to be provided. Even those accounts which are closed during the year.- CBDT mandates disclosure of all Bank Accounts in ITR
7) In schedule FA- Foreign assets disclosure, Following details added.
a) Foreign Bank accounts details: It is now further require to furnish Account number, account opening date, Interest/income accrued from such account, If any along with details of head of income and schedule under which such income is shown, if offered to tax in India.
b) In similar manner, details of income from Financial interest in any entity outside India along with details of income offered to tax in ITR-2 from such income.
c) Similar disclosure requirement is also required for Immovable property outside India, capital asset held outside India, trust held outside India
ITR-4S
1) Introduction of furnishing Aadhar Card Number in ROI. Which will be used for EVC system introduced as mentioned above.
2) Details of all bank accounts with Bank name, IFSC Code, Name of Joint Holder, if any, Account number, Account balance as on 31.03.2015 mandatorily to be provided. Even those accounts which are closed during the year.