INCOME TAX RETURN FILINGS

I) Proprietorship Tax Return Filing

Proprietorship firms are required to file Income Tax Return Filing in Chennai like LLPs and Companies registered in India. Since proprietorship firms are considered to be one and same as the proprietor, the Income Tax Return Filing in Chennai of the proprietorship firm is the same that of the proprietor.

*Tax Audit for Proprietorship Firm

An audit would be required for a proprietorship firm if the total sales turnover is over Rs.1 crore during the financial year. In the case of a professional, audit would be required if total gross receipts is more than Rs.50 lakhs during the financial year under assessment. Also, an audit would be required for any proprietorship firm under presumptive taxation scheme irrespective of turnover if the income claimed is lower than the deemed profits and gains under the scheme.

II) Partnership Firm Tax Return Filing

*Partnership firms are required to file Income Tax Return Filing in Chennai- form ITR 5. Like all other income tax forms, ITR 5 is an attachment less form and there is no requirement for submitting any documents or statements along with a partnership firm tax return. However, the taxpayer must save all records pertaining to the business and produce the same before tax authorities when requested.

Audit Requirement for Partnership Firms

Partnership firms that conform to any of the conditions below would be required to get the accounts audited:

1. Carrying on business and total sales exceed Rs.1 crore in the previous year.

2. Carrying on a profession and gross receipts in profession exceed Rs.50 lakhs in any previous year.

In addition, there are other conditions applicable which could make an audit mandatory for a partnership firm.

If a partnership firm entered into international transactions or specified domestic transactions a report must be furnished in Form No. 3CEB under section 92E. For partnership firms required to furnish Form 3CEB, the deadline for filing tax return is 30th November.

III) Private Limited Company Annual Filing & Compliances

* All companies registered in India like private limited company, one person company, limited company, and section 8 company must file MCA annual return and income tax return each year. Before filing annual return, the company must conduct an Annual General Meeting at the end of each financial year. For newly incorporated Companies, the Annual General Meeting should be held within 18 months from date of incorporation or 9 months from the date of closing of financial year, whichever is earlier. Subsequent Annual General Meetings should be held within 6 months from the end of that financial year. In India, normally the financial year starts on April 1st and end on 31st March. So a Company’s annual return would be due on or before September 30th.

* In addition to MCA annual return, companies must also file income tax return irrespective of income, profit or loss. Hence, even dormant companies with no transactions are required to file income tax return each year. Private limited companies, limited companies and one person companies would be required to file Form ITR -6. The due date for filing income tax return for a company is on or before the 30th of September.

IV) LLP Annual Filing,

LLPs must file income tax return using Form ITR 5. Form ITR 5 can be filed online through the income tax website using the digital signature of the designated partner. The deadline for LLP tax filing in India is July 31st if tax audit is not required. LLP whose turnover exceeded Rs. 40 Lakh or whose contribution exceeded Rs. 25 Lakh are required to get their accounts audited by a practising Chartered Accountant. The deadline for tax filing for LLP required to obtain audit is September 30th.

TDS

Any person having a TAN registration and deducting TDS Return Filing Online in Chennai on payments like salary or rent or contractor payments are required to file TDS Return Filing Online in Chennai returns every quarter.

I) TDS Return

There are different TDS Return Filing Online in Chennai Forms have been set depending on the income of the deductee or the type of deductee who pays the TDS.

II) TDS PAYMENTS

Tax Deducted at Source must be paid into authorized bank, quoting the TAN and using Challan 281. TDS during the preceding month must be paid before the 7th day of the following month.

PF & ESI

I) PF

* Employees Provident Fund (EPF) is a scheme controlled by the Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952. It is regulated under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO). PF registration is applicable for all establishments which employ 20 or more persons. PF registration can also be obtained voluntarily by establishments having less than 20 employees.

II) ESI

* ESI or Employee State Insurance is a self-financing social security scheme in India. ESI was originally applicable for factories that employed 10 or more persons. Subsequently, the coverage of the ESI scheme has been expanded. Currently, any factory or establishment employing ten or more persons drawing wages of up to Rs.21, 000 per month must obtain ESI registration.

III) What are the Documents required for ESI/PF Registration?

*MOA & AOA with Certificate of Incorporation/Partnership Deed as applicable.

*Copy of PAN

*List of minimum 20/10 Employees with their DOJ and Rate of Salary

*Copy of Factory/Shop & Comm. Est. Registration

*Copy of GST Registration Certificate

*Business Number Allotment Form (may be obtained from Pf Office)

PAY ROLL PROCESS

I) Payroll processing is a highly complex task for most small businesses due to the various compliance requirements in India. Most startups and small businesses do not have well established HR systems. By outsourcing payroll to STS, you can enjoy a stress and error-free payroll cycle every month,

II) If you are a large company with numerous employees, you need to be able to manage payroll responsibilities efficiently. This takes precious time & resources. By outsourcing these critical responsibilities; you can spend more time focusing on your business activities. We take care of payroll responsibilities for companies with the help of web-based technology so that our clients can maximize their efficiency & profitability.

STS offer the following:

Preparation of Department wise, location wise and cost center wise salary sheets.

Preparation of Arrear Sheets

Providing Monthly Salary Slips to the individual employees through email

Calculation of Overtime, Bonus etc.,

Prepare Full & Final settlement for ceased employee

Maintaining Attendance record, Leave record, Salary wages registers etc.

INCOME TAX NOTICE RESOLUTION

Income tax notices are sent by the Income Tax Return Filing in Chennai Department for various reasons like not filing income tax return, defect in filing of tax return or other instances where the tax department requires additional information or documents. On receiving an income tax notice, there is no reason to be alarmed or frightened. However, the taxpayer must take steps to understand understand the nature of notice, the request or order in the notice and take steps to comply.