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

We use the correct information of challan deposited but showing as mismatch in Form-3. Please suggest the needful while filling form -4.

Answer The assessee has two options  , either make a rectification application before the Designated Authority to rectify the mistake or file a revised form with correct information .  Please also refer  Circular No 21 / 2020 dt 4 -1-2020 ,  Q. No 89   Once declaration is filed by assessee u/s 4 of Vivad Se Viswas… (read more)
Query

In our case, since we have already deposited much higher amount than liability, we want to claim refund of the net amount.Whether this is possible under VSV scheme?
2. If yes, how to fill form 4, since for both years, nil amount is to be deposited.
3. In case we fill nil amount in both forms, how should this be brought to knowledge of the deptt.,since no remark or any such column is provided in form 4

Answer VSVS is for settling the disputes which are pending before the  Competent Authority . Once the appeal is settled the assessee entitle to get the refund , if it due as per the provisions of the Act.  The Assessee may have to follow due process of law for getting the refund .  The assessee has… (read more)
Query

Assessment u/s 143(3) r.w.s 147 has been completed making certain additions against which assessee has filed an appeal before CIT (A) on 24/01/2018, which appeal is still pending.
However, during the pendency of appeal, the CIT (jurisdictional CIT) has issued a show cause notice dated 11/03/2020, proposing to revise /set-a-side the assessment order.
It may be clarified that proceedings u/s 263 of the I.T. Act have yet not been carried out further.
Sir, can assessee avail benefit of vivad se vishwas scheme in respect of order passed u/s 143(3) r.w.s 147 of the I.T. Act, against which appeal is pending before CIT(A) & if yes, what would be the fate of proceedings u/s 263 of the I.T. Act, initiated by Hon’ble CIT by issuance of show cause notice?

Answer The assessee can avail the benefit of the Vsv in respect of  additions  contested in appeal before the CIT (A).  After receipt of the certificate under Vsv , the Commissioner cannot revise the  issues which are subject matter of appeal before the CIT (A) . The asseessee may refer  section 263 (1), Explanation 1 (c)… (read more)
Query

Say for AY 13-14, Assessee has a refund of Rs 100/- under 143(1) which is reduced in assessment order under 143(3) to refund of Rs 30/- as demand of Rs 70/- raised is adjusted. The refund amount has not been received by the assessee till date.
In DTVSV, Form 1 only considers payment against tax arrears made before filing of declaration and does not consider the tax paid by assessee by way of TDS deducted and Advance tax.
Because of this the payments made by assessee is not considered and a further demand is raised in form 3.

Answer Please refer Q.No 79 and Ans . If prepaid tax being TDS /TCS is clearly identified with the  source of Income , it will be adjusted against tax liability with respect to such income . Rest of the prepaid tax which cannot be clearly identified  with the source of income  , will  be apportioned against… (read more)
Query

Dear Sir,
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I have gone for Vivad se Vishwas for Disputed Tax.
Suppose Disputed Tax Amt of AY 2009-10 is Rs 500/- , but while in appeal we had paid Rs 100. So , Balance payable for VSV will be Rs 400.
But While reviewing 26AS of AY 2009-10 , tax refund of Rs 300 of 2-3 years is adjusted against that AY 2009-10 outstanding demand. If we consider that adjustment of refund then amt payable will be Rs 100 for VSV.
Can we consider such refund adjusted as amount paid for VSV and pay the balance amount. if we can , then in payment details , can we mention bank Challan No & BSR Code from 26AS , since we are not having challan.

Answer Yes you can mention the dept is bound to give the credit for the said payment . Please  refer   Circular No. 9 /2020 dt 22 -4 2020  Q.No 29 and answer where in it is clarified that taxes paid against the disputed tax before filing  declaration shall be  available to the declarant .     (read more)
Query

At the time of survey, based on xerox of purchase
document,the assessee agreed to offer the amount
as undisclosed income.
After the assessmement,the party agitated the entire addition in appeal, as the
addition is based on xerox
which has no value. The party wants to come under the scheme and get rid of botheration. Can he under the scheme?

Answer The assessee can avail  the benefit of the  VSV Scheme. The tax has to be  determined on the basis amount disputed in appeal . (read more)
Query

Challan serial no was wrongly typed for prepaid taxes against total liability in submitted Form 1 & Form 2 under VSV scheme which came to know later after issuance Form 3 by designated authority. Form 3 issued with total liability ignoring prepaid liability with remark challan status mismatch. VSV scheme faq states that Form 1 & 2 can be revsied many time before form 3 issuance by designated authority. Please advice how to rectify this error of wrong challan serial no.

Answer Yes the assessee can revise the form .   Please also refer  Circular No 21 / 2020 dt 4 -1-2020 ,  Q. No 89   Once declaration is filed by assessee u/s 4 of Vivad Se Viswas can the same be revised ? If yes , at what stage of the proceedings will the same be allowed… (read more)
Query

Whether Power of Attorney can act as assessee of Original Assessee in vived se viswas scheme

Answer As per the Direct Tax Vivad Se Viswas Rules , 2020 Rule 3 (3) , the declaration  and verification  shall be signed by the declarant  or any person competent to verify  the return of income on his behalf  in accordance with section 140 of the Income -tax Act , 1961    The Form has to be… (read more)
Query

What should be done if Form No.3 not received after 21 days of E. filing Form 1 and 2 ?

Answer It may be delayed to technical reasons . The same will be issued in due course of time .  Due to non receipt of forms from the revenue the application will not be rejected . (read more)
Query

I have made payment after receiving form 3. Received challan. But unable to withdraw Appeal under this faceless procedure. Please guide.
Matter urgent as I need to upload form 4 soon.

Answer Please refer  Circular No. 9 /2020 dt 22 -4 2020  Q  N0 .  43   and Ans :  Under the amended procedure no appeal is required to be withdrawn before the grant of certificate by DA. . After the grant of certificate by DA under section 5 , the appellant is required to withdraw appeal or… (read more)