IT Filing deadline extended to August 5, 2017

The last date for filing income-tax returns this year has been extended to August 5. The original deadline for filing income tax returns for FY 2016-17 (AY 2017-18) was July 31, 2017.  

The extension is a welcome relief for a large number of tax payers struggling to meet the deadline in the face of various problems.  

Format or Structure of GST Identification Number (GSTIN)

Here’s a complete break-up of the GST Identification Number (GSTIN). Each taxpayer will be allotted a state-wise PAN-based 15-digit Goods and Services Taxpayer Identification Number (GSTIN).

• The first two digits of this number will represent the state code as per Indian Census 2011
• The next ten digits will be the PAN number of the taxpayer
• The thirteenth digit will be assigned based on the number of registration within a state
• The fourteenth digit will be Z by default (this will be reserved future)
• The last digit will be for check code. It may be an alphabet or a number.

A format of proposed GSTIN has been shown in the image below.

How to Track GST Provisional ID Status ??

You can check GST Provisional ID Status based on PAN Number or GST Provisional ID or VAT TIN Number or Service Tax Registration Number, etc by Clicking Here


You can also click the link below for tracking the GST Provisional ID Status:
https://services.gst.gov.in/services/track-provisional-id-status

Step by Step Process of Linking Aadhaar Number to PAN

As per a Supreme Court judgement passed on 9 June 2017, if you have Aadhaar, it is mandatory to link it to PAN and mention the same in your tax returns. However, if you don’t have Aadhaar, you can e-file tax returns without the same till 30 June 2017.

People can  visit the official e-filing website of the department to link the two identities, in both the cases– identical names in the two databases or in case where there is a minor mismatch.

The Income Tax Department has made it easy for taxpayers to link their PAN with Aadhaar with just a 2 step process which does not even require  to login or register at the e- filing website. This facility can be used by anyone to link their Aadhaar with PAN.

2 step process to link Aadhaar with PAN

Step 1 :

Just go to www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in and click on the link on the left pane – Link Aadhaar

Step 2 :

Provide PAN, Aadhaar no. and ENTER NAME EXACTLY AS GIVEN IN AADHAAR CARD (avoid spelling mistakes) and submit. After verification from UIDAI which is the government website for Aadhaar, the linking will be confirmed.

In case of any minor mismatch in Aadhaar name provided, Aadhaar OTP will be required. Please ensure that the date of birth and gender in PAN and Aadhaar are exactly same.

In a rare case where Aadhaar name is completely different from name in PAN, then the linking will fail and taxpayer will be prompted to change the name in either Aadhaar or in PAN database.

The process of linking Aadhaar with PAN is also available after login to the income tax website. Following are the steps for this :

Step 1.

First register yourself at the income tax e filing portal, if you are not already registered.https://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in

Step 2.

Log in to the e-Filing portal of the Income Tax Department by entering the login ID, password and date of birth

Step 3.

On logging in to the site, a pop up window will appear prompting you to link your PAN card with Aadhaar card. If you don’t see the popup, go to blue tab on the top bar named ‘Profile Settings’ and click on ‘Link Aadhaar’.

Step 4.

Details such as name, date of birth and gender will already be mentioned as per the details submitted at the time of registration on the e-Filing portal. Verify the details on screen with the ones mentioned on your Aadhaar card.

Step 5.

If the details match, enter your Aadhaar card number and captcha code and click on the “Link now” button.

Step 6.

A pop-up message will inform you that your Aadhaar card has been successfully linked to your PAN card.

You can also now link your Aadhaar and PAN through SMS . The Income Tax Department has urged taxpayers to link their Aadhaar with their PAN, using an SMS-based facility. It can be done by sending an SMS to either 567678 or 56161.

Send SMS to 567678 or 56161 from your registered mobile number in following format:

UIDPAN<SPACE><12 digit Aadhaar><Space><10 digit PAN>

Example: UIDPAN 987654321987 AQILM0098L

Time Limit for Issue of GST Registration Certificate

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Registration Certificate (containing GST Identification Number) will be issued after 3 Working Days after getting Application Reference Number (ARN) unless approved earlier by Tax Department.

For example if a Taxpayer files a New Registration Application on 7th of a month (being Friday), then he will receive his RC and GSTIN on 13th of the month (8th and 9th, being Saturday and Sunday, are not working days), unless approved earlier by Tax Officer. If 11th of the month also is a holiday, then he will receive his RC and GSTIN on 14th of the month.

TRIM Function in Excel for Removing Extra Spaces in between Words

TRIM Function removes all spaces from text except for single spaces between words.

When you copy or download text from other software applications like Tally, Income tax Portal, GSTN, etc into Excel, you may have irregular spacing in the text. It is very useful in situations of huge volume of irregular spacing data in excel tables.

Syntax

TRIM(text)
The TRIM function syntax has the following arguments:

• Text    Required. The text from which you want spaces removed.

The function works as follows:

Due Dates for April 2016

10th	Central Excise	Monthly Return in Form ER-1 (Ann-12) for other than units availing SSI exemption for March
		Monthly Return in Form ER-2 (Ann-13) by 100% Export Oriented Undertakings (EOUs) for March
		Quarterly Return in Form ER-3 (Ann.-13A) for Small Scale Manufacturers availing SSI exemption for January to March
		Montly information relating to principal units in Form ER-6 (Ann 13AC) for specified assessees for May
		Exports Procurement of specified goods from EOU for use in manufacture of Export goods in Form Ann-17B for DTA units, procuring specified goods from EOU for manufacture of export goods
		Proof of Exports in Form Ann.-19, once in a month for all exporters, exporting goods under Bond
		Export details in Form Ann.-20, for Manufacturing following simplified export procedure
		Particulars in Form ER 8 (Ann.-13AE) for specified assessees paying 2% duty for january to March
		Removal of excisable goods at concessional rate in Form Ann. -46 for Manufacturers receiving the excisable goods for specified use at concessional rate of duty in terms of Rules described in Col. 4
15th	Providend Fund	PF Payment for March
	Central Excise	CENVAT Credit return in Form Ann.-13B for Registered Dealers and Importers for Jan to Mar
20th	APVAT/ TS VAT	VAT Monthly Return for March
21st	ESIC	ESIC Payment for February
25th	Service Tax	Service tax returns for October - March  - all assessees
30th	Income Tax	TDS Payment for March
30th	Central Excise	Information relating to principal inputs in Form ER-5(Ann.-13AB)for Manufacturers of excisable goods falling under certain Chapters/Headings and who paid/availed credit of Rs.1.00 crore or more F.Y.2015-16
		Annual production capacity of a factory in Form ER-7(Ann.-13AD)for all Registered manufacturers
		Particulars relatig to clearences,electricity load etc. in Form Ann.-4 exceeding the limit of Rs.90 lakhs of exempted clearences for small scale units availing exemption and whose turnover exceeds/exceeded Rs.90 lakhs in a Financial year as the case may be.
30th	Profession Tax	Monthly Return (covering salary paid for the preceding month) (Tax Rs. 50,000/- or more)