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Option To Choose New Tax Regime: Form 10IE Income Tax

This article talks about the option available to choose a new taxation slab under Form 10IE with some frequently asked questions to clarify the matter.

In the Finance Act of 2020, the Ministry Of finance created a ‘Modern Taxation System.’ Refund filers use Form 10IE income tax to declare their preference for the ‘Modern Taxation System.’ So, first of all, and foremost, let us clarify what we intend by the current tax structure. Calculating a person’s earnings tax due after all exclusions and tax advantages is referred to as a taxation system.

What Is The Current Or Previous Taxation System?

When we talk about the previous/existing taxation system, we’re talking about the tax on earnings calculated using the old tax brackets.

Underneath this system, varying levels of revenue are treated as income as per the available specimen after taking into account all of the allowances permitted under Chapter VIA (including Section 80C, 80D, and many others) and other tax advantages like HRA, LTA, and others as approved by the Income Tax Act of 1961.

The current system levies a five per cent tax on earnings between र 2.5 lakh and र 5.00 lakh, a twenty per cent tax on revenue between Rs 5 lakh and Rs ten lakh, and a thirty per cent tax on income beyond Rs ten lakh. On the tax mentioned above, a 4% educational surcharge is imposed.

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What Exactly Is The Current Tax System?

Almost all exemptions and tax advantages available under the ancient taxation system are no longer available under the new tax system.

The taxation system must be selected before filing the taxable income for the corresponding financial year. Therefore, before submitting an ITR, the person must notify the IRS of their tax regime choice by indicating to the IRS using Form 10IE.

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The New Tax Coalition’s Relevance

The new taxation system will be the end product from Financial Year 2020-21, i.e., the Assessment Year 2021-22.

People and undivided Hindu families can select between the ‘current taxation system’ and the ‘old taxation system,’ which they can do by filling up the application form 10IE.

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What is the best way to convey a statement of preference between the two systems?

Your business may appeal a statement indicating whether you wish the old or new taxation scheme if you are engaged.

Situation 1: A business has asked a statement to choose a system.

In this example, you must assert your predilection for the system by the target set by the corporation. Then, your business will subtract your TDS task based on your particular TDS system.

However, if you don’t give the declaration, the corporation will calculate the baseline TDS due under the old tax system.

Situation 2: No declaration was demanded by the employer.

In this instance, the company will compute the baseline TDS obligation following the former tax scheme. In addition, the employer will specify the TDS deduction scheme in Form 16 provided to the worker.

Nevertheless, in both scenarios above, the worker will have the option to switch to a different TDS reduction scheme than the one stated to the business when submitting the ITR. If you want to change your taxation system, ensure to complete Form 10IE.

How Should The IT Division Be Informed Of The Taxation System Choice?

Form 10IE has been produced by the Comptroller And Auditor General. Any person or Household that intends to pay tax under the new tax system can do so by submitting Form 10IE to the IRS.

If individuals want to elect for the new tax system, they must fill out Form 10IE. In addition, before completing the federal tax return for the applicable evaluation year, individuals must complete Form 10IE.

The Deadline For Submitting Form 10IE Has Passed.

People with net profit can file an application 10IE before the ITR filing deadline, which is July 31st or the other day. Individuals with a current salary can file Form 10IE earlier or at the same time as their ITR.

Form 10IE’s Components

The following are the basic requirements for filing Form 10IE:

  • Signature of the person
  • PAN number • Location • Birth date of formation • Nature of company • Verification of whether the person or Family has any revenue under ‘Profit or earnings from purposes of the business.
  • Verification of whether the payer owns any IFSC (International Financial Service Centre) component as indicated in a thread in a ‘yes/no’ format (1A)
  • Information from a prior Form 10IE submission.
  • Proclamation

What Is The Best Way To Move Between The Old And New Tax Regimes?

People with a ‘Business income.’

People who earn money from their businesses will not be gifted to select between the two systems annually. Once they’ve chosen a new taxation system, they can only go back to the previous one once in their lifetime. Moreover, they will not be allowed to get a new administration if they return to the old system.

As a result, individuals with company income will almost certainly have to submit Form 10IE twice in their lives: once to adopt the new taxation regime and again to return to the old one.

Individuals earn money in a way that isn’t related to their business.

A person with a salary and no business income can select between the new and old taxation policies every year.

As a result, salaried individuals must complete Form 10IE each year to elect the new taxation system.

Form 10IE Income Tax e-filing 

To select for the new tax regime for Financial Year 2020-21, individuals need to complete Form 10IE digitally, which they do via the income tax office website.

A biometric or a Digital Confirmation Code will be used to present the Form. The IRS has yet to announce the mechanism for filling out and certifying the Form.

Conclusion

For further details about filing for new taxation rates, one can visit the website: https://www.incometaxindia.gov.in/charts%20%20tables/tax%20rates.htm for in-depth knowledge. Otherwise, any doubts can be cleared below through frequently asked questions.

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About the Author

Bharathi Balaji, now excelling as the Research Taxation Advisor, brings extensive expertise in tax law, financial planning, and research grant management. With a BCom in Accounting and Finance, an LLB specialising in Tax Law, and an MSc in Financial Management, she specialises in optimising research funding through legal tax-efficient strategies and ensuring fiscal compliance.

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