Tax Deducted At Source (TDS) as the name implies aims at collecting revenue at the very source of income. It is essentially an indirect method of “collecting tax which combines the concept of pay as you earn” and “collect as it is being earned.” Such collection of tax is effected at the source when income arises or accrues. Hence where any specified type of income arises or accrues to any one, the Income-tax Act enjoins on the payer of such income to deduct a stipulated percentage of such income by way of Income-tax and pay only the balance amount to the recipient of such income.
Significance
To Government
1. It Prepones the collection of tax.
2. Ensures a regular source of revenue.
3. Provides for a greater reach and wider base for tax.
To Tax Payer
1. It Distributes the incidence of Tax.
2. Provides for a simple and convenient mode of payment.
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