Answers to queries on Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme

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The Union Honourable Finance Minister, Mrs Nirmala Sitharaman during her budget speech on February 1, 2020 (2020) 420 ITR 115 (St) (146) proposed to introduce a scheme at para 126 of the speech for settlement of disputes. Subsequently, the Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Act, 2020 (VSV Act) was introduced. The Scheme was extended from time to time and the last date for payment under the VSV Act, 2020 extended until October 31, 2021 by CBDT, vide Notification No. 75 of 2021 dated June 25, 2021 (2021) 435 ITR (St) 25. The said scheme has benefited the taxpayers to reduce the tax litigation. When the scheme was introduced the research team of the itatonline.org had anticipated that the taxpayers may require a number of clarifications. Itatonline.org had requested the panel of experts consisting of Dr. K. Shivaram Senior Advocate, CA Rajan Vora and CA Pradeep Kapasi to answer queries arising on Vivad Se Viswas Schme to assist the tax consultants and tax payers. The expert panel started answering the queries raised by the tax consultants on February 28, 2020 and till date the expert panel have answered more than 750 questions only on the Direct Tax Vivad Se Viswas Act, 2020. From May 15, 2021 on words the itatonline.org has introduced the new section on “Ask your questions” which answers questions regularly. It is proposed that this new panel will answer the questions pertaining to Direct Tax Vivad Se Viswas Act, 2020.
See also Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme: The Law, Procedure And Dilemma where a link to all necessary resources is given

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Query

Appeal is pending before CIT(A) for penalty u/s.271C.Assessee filed Form 1 and 2 through the option ” Whether the declaration relates to TDS Disputes u/s.194IA and 194IB”. Assessee’s dispute was related to S.271C and selected S.271 C giving other details correctly and received Form 3 from the designated authority. Question a) Whether the assessee will pay tax and submit Form 4 ? b) Whether the assessee will ignore the Form 3 so received and file Form 1 and 2 again using proper mode of filing

Answer It is desirable to file revised form . Please refer Circular No. 21 /2020 dt 4 -12 -2020.  Q. No. 89 and Answer , wherein the Board Clarified that ,  the Declaration can be revised any number of times before the DFA issues a certificate under section 5(1) of Vivad Se Vishwas . (read more)
Query

My revision petition u/s 264 is pending as on 31.1.2020 against the assessment order passed by the assessing officer u/s 147/143(3). Though returned income has been accepted by the assessing officer and while framing assessment yet revision petition has been filed against wrong declaration of long term capital gain in the return due to the mistake of tax professional as the asset sold was not capital asset and even 50% of the total sale consideration belong to assessee. After framing assessment penalties u/s 271(1)(c) and 140A(3) (for not payment of self assessment tax) have also been imposed by the A.O. Separate appeals are pending against penalty orders. My revision petition is still pending. Kindly guide whether my case is eligible for declaration under Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme. Please also guide any other remedy. Since VSV scheme is closing on 28.2.21, an urgent reply is requested please.

Answer Please refer Circular No. 9 dt . 22 -4 .2020 ,  Q. No. 1 and  Answer given by CBDT , clarified that cases where revision application under section 264 of the Act  is pending before the Principal Commissioner or Commissioner are also covered . (read more)
Query

Consider for example GTI is Rs 10 Cr and deduction u/s 80 is available for Rs 22 Cr,& as such taxable income is negative Rs 12 Crore MAT income is Rs 14 crore. The assessing office made addition of Rs 15 crore which result in taxable income of Rs 3 crore. MAT income also increase by 1 crore.how to show the same in VSV form.

Answer Please refer  Circular No . 9 dt 22 -4 2020. Q. No 55 and answer given by the CBDT.   In case any further difficulty it may be desirable to approach the Designated Authority , they will guide properly . (read more)
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My appeal is pending before CIT(A), now all CIT(A) are abolished to Faceless scheme and I have not received any notice yet for hearing from Faceless unit, where do i file appeal withdrawal letter as there is no link in e-proceeding portal. CIT(A)- 44, Mumbai where I had filed my appeal is no more exist. Pl suggest.

Answer The assessee may be having the acknowledgment for filing an appeal .  The assessee can file the letter for withdrawal of appeal to the office of the CIT (A) where the appeal was filed . They will forward  the same to the respective  jurisdiction .   Please refer Circular No 9 of 2020 dated 22-4-2020 Q.… (read more)
Query

Dear sir,
I am a non-resident Indian. As per an assessment order for AY2010-11, I filed an Appeal.
I would now like to avail the benefit under VSVS,2020. As per the certificate in Form 3, I am supposed to pay an amount of Rs.268,000/-.
Kindly note that there was a TDS amount of Rs.328,000/- from capital gain on the sale of the mutual fund during the same period. Since I had not filed ITR in AY 2010-11, this TDS remains non-refunded. My query is: Is it possible to adjust the TDS amount of Rs.328000/- against the balance amount payable ie Rs.268000/? Accordingly, I can show the TDS amount that is not yet refunded in Form No.4.

Answer If the TDS is not determined as refundable  to the assessee,  the assessee cannot get the advantage. The assesee may have to make separate application  for getting the refund.   If the appeal  and refund relates to the same  Assessment year and in the form 26AS the tax deducted  is shown , then the assessee can… (read more)
Query

Based on my application under VSVS,2020, Form No.3 was issued and paid the balance amount payable. This information was shared in Form 4 on time. Even after completion of all these steps, my application got rejected stating that there was a delay in filing the appeal with CIT (A), and condonation was not received and the case is not eligible. Kindly note that even though there was a delay in filing the Appeal, I was called for the hearing. Therefore, it is evident that the condonation was granted by the competent authority. I sent a grievance but no response from them. Please advise me on how to go ahead further. Can we submit a revised application?

Answer Please refer Circular No 21 /2020 dt 4-12 -2020  Q. No 59 and Answer .  The Board has clarified that if the Condonation of delay application was filed before 4 -12 -2020 and the appeal is admitted  by the Appellate Authority  before date of filing of the declaration such appeal will be deemed to be… (read more)
Query

Form 4 filled on Dec 16, 2021 and still awaiting form 5. Received 3 separate notices u/s 250 from CIT(A) National faceless appeal centre asking to upload request for withdrawal of appeal, appeal no. form 1, 3 & 5 (if issued). First two times submitted as requested in time without form 5 as not yet issued and hence unable to understand why once again third time same notice is received.

What to do now ? How to seek clarification on what they want as submitted everything earlier as requested ? And all this delaying form 5 issuance. Thanks

Answer As per section 5 of VSV Act, 2020 and Rule 7 of VSV Rules, 2020, there is no prescribed time period within which the Designated Authority has to issue Form 5 i.e. Order of full and final settlement.    Further, as per section 4(2) of VSV Act, 2020, Appeal before the CIT(A) is deemed to… (read more)
Query

Hi,

We have received Form 3 from the department. We had disclosed TDS and MAT credit as pat of item “refund claim in assessment” under Part D. However, the designated authority has not takent this into account while issuing Form 3. Is there a way to have this corrected or where designated authority rejects the claim, can any appeal be made against Form 3?

Answer There is no appeal is provided  . If the assessee is aggrieved, they have to file writ before the High Court.  Please refer  Circular No 9 dt 22-4 -2020 , Q. No. 53 . Answer. , regarding MAT calculation   (read more)
Query

Form 4 filled on Jan 6, 2021 and still awaiting form 5. Received 3 separate notices u/s 250 from CIT(A) National faceless appeal centre asking to upload request for withdrawal of appeal, appeal no. form 1, 3 & 5 (if issued). First two times submitted as requested in time without form 5 as not yet issued and hence unable to understand why once again third time same notice is received.

What to do now ? How to seek clarification on what they want as submitted everything earlier as requested ? And all this delaying form 5 issuance. Thanks

Answer As per section 5 of VSV Act, 2020 and Rule 7 of VSV Rules, 2020, there is no prescribed time period within which the Designated Authority has to issue Form 5 i.e. Order of full and final settlement.    Further, as per section 4(2) of VSV Act, 2020, Appeal before the CIT(A) is deemed to… (read more)
Query

The assessee has already made the payment as per form 3 received. After which, the ITAT order is passed allowing all the claims of the assessee. Now, should the assessee continue with filing of form 4 and then start with the refund application process? or not file form 4 and directly request for refund of the amount paid from the Assessing officer?

Answer It is pertinent to note that, as per section 7 of VSV Act, 2020, Any amount paid in pursuance of a declaration made under section 4 shall not be refundable under any circumstances. This has been further clarified vide FAQ 42 in CBDT Circular No. 9 of 2020 dated April 22, 2020. Therefore, it is… (read more)