Mar 182014
 

Benefits of Payroll Software as a Service (SaaS)

With payroll software service you can keep yourself totally untroubled of the entire payroll process from start to finish. The service is available 24×7 and you are free to decide when, how and how often to run the payroll.

Payroll software as a service emerged as a need to simplify the payroll manager’s job. It completely takes care of paying your staff accurately on time and keeping your organisation compliant with current payroll legislation. The software assists the payroll department in managing the process more efficiently thus reducing the administration effort and time consumed.

Using payroll software as a service aids in a way as new enhancements and functionalities are added periodically. Changes in legislation are incorporated so as to make sure that your organisation makes the best use of its payroll software. You can have free updates to your payroll software on a regular basis. Regular and free updates to payroll tax tables. You no longer need to run nightly / weekly backups to protect your data.

It is more affordable and eases off the burden that one encounters in traditional payroll services. Apart from providing the same features of a traditional payroll service at a lesser value, SaaS payroll services facilitates a convenient way of entering payroll that saves time.

Now you can process payroll with 100% accuracy, control and flexibility. Below are some benefits of opting for SaaS payroll services are as follows:

•    The payroll software takes care of payroll deductions, payroll calculations and tax calculations thus omitting the chances of error as in case of manual calculations.
•    The software gathers employee data like the leaves, arrears, reimbursements, advances and loans that are essential in order to generate payroll for the staff on punctually.
•    The automated payroll helps an organization by saving time and resources and effectively delivering the services.  The personnel involved in the payroll process can be utilized for other meaningful tasks while the payroll software handles the task of the former.
•    All it takes is a click to quickly view any reports; the reports are designed in such a way that every minute detail is recorded for stress free reference at any point of time.
•    All the data is easily available at one place by way of automated payroll services and the payroll thus maintained is assured to be error free.
•    Goals like verifications and clarifications with respect to pay, deductions and other payroll information are more easily achievable.
•    A SaaS brings credibility and integrity within an organization as the process is transformed into a more efficient, reliable, quick and systematic one.
•    Costs associated with hardware and software maintenance are saved and it wipes out the need to install any software on your local PC.

Surely it is time to revamp your payroll system with the software service that comes with so many advantages. It definitely makes sense to opt for something that is easier, beneficial and more advanced.

Feb 202014
 
Due dates for the Month of February 2014
05-02-2014
Service Tax
– Service Tax payments by Companies for January
06-02-2014
Central Excise
– Payment of Excise Duty for all Assessees (Including SSI Units)
07-02-2014
Income Tax
– TDS Payment for January
10-02-2014
Central Excise
– Filing ER-1 Return (Other than SSI Units)
– Filing Quarterly ER-2 Return by 100% EOUs
– Filing monthly ER-6 Return by specified class of Assessees regarding principal inputs.
15-02-2014
Providend Fund
– PF Payment for January
20-02-2014
MVAT
– TDS Payment for January
21-02-2014
ESIC
– ESIC Payment for January
MVAT
– MVAT Monthly payments of January

MVAT
*
– MVAT Monthly Return for January (TAX>1000000/-)
28-02-2014
Profession Tax
– Payment of January
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Feb 262013
 

Section 80CCD – Employer contribution no limit (NPS)

The Income Tax Act has yet another deduction that you can claim and save more of your income from tax deduction. Section 80CCD offers that by contributing a part of your income towards the new pension fund/scheme (notified pension scheme or NPS), you can exempt up to 10% of salary. NPS is a defined contribution based pension system launched by Government of India with effect from Jan 1, 2004. The deduction shall be allowed within the aggregate upper limit of Rs.1,00,000 considering deductions u/s 80C, 80CCC and 80CCD. An assessee or any individual employed under the central government or other employer on or after Jan 1, 2004 is eligible to contribute funds in the pension scheme. To claim benefit under this section, the assessee or individual as mentioned above should have deposited or paid an amount in his account under the new pension scheme notified by the central govearnment. Self employed persons are also eligible to contribute under this section and claim deduction. Employee contribution towards the notified pension scheme is limited to the extent of 10% of salary.

Besides, the employer is also allowed to contribute under this scheme. Section 80ccd states that contribution made by the employer to a notified pension scheme is exempt from tax to the extent of 10% of salary .The best part under this scheme is that from the assessment year 2012-13, the employer’s contribution are not included in the overall limit of Rs.1, 00,000 provided the contribution does not exceed 10 percent of the salary. As per the new budget proposal, the contribution made by an employer towards the pension scheme shall not be counted under the section 80C but under the section 80CCD.Earlier, this contribution was a part of the section 80C deduction under the provisions which a total of Rs.1, 00,000 from the annual income can be made tax-free tax. The maximum limit of Rs.1,00,000 does not apply to the Employer’s contribution  towards NPS.

This scheme will aid further tax savings and both employee and employer can avail benefits under this section. Employee contribution provides tax deduction on their salary; salary includes dearness allowance but excludes all other allowance and basics. Employers can show their contribution as a business expense from the next financial year and enjoy the added advantage of tax reduction for the firm.

Feb 142013
 

XBRL Filing due date Extended upto 28thFebruary 2013

Filing of Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Account in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) mode for the Financial Year Commencing on or after 1-4-2011

GENERAL CIRCULAR NO. 5/2013 [NO. 17/161/2012-CL-V], DATED 12-2-2013

In continuation of the Ministry’s General Circular Nos. 16/2012, dated 6-7-2012, 34/2012, dated 25-10-2012, 39/2012, dated 12-12-2012 and 1/2013 on the subject cited above, it is stated that the time limit to file the financial statements in the XBRL mode without any additional fee/penalty has been extended up to 28th February, 2013 or within 30 days from the due date of AGM of the company, whichever is later.

All other terms and conditions of the General Circular No. 16/2012, dated 6-7-2012 will remain the same.

Feb 042013
 

Tax Saving Tips – Investments and Deductions Under Section 80C

Your hard earned income is subject to taxation under the Income Tax Act. You can save a part of your income as a tax deduction; thus reducing your total taxable income. Such tax deduction options are available under the various sections of it act. Section 80 c provides that Rs 1 lac per annum can be saved from being taxed by investing in such instruments:

  • Public Provident Fund (PPF)
  • National Savings Certificates (NSC)
  • Contributions to Employees Provident Fund (EPF)
  • Fixed Deposit (FD) with Banks having a lock-in period of five years
  • Equity Linked Savings Scheme (ELSS) of Mutual Funds
  • Unit Linked Insurance Plan (ULIP)
  • Life Insurance Premiums
  • Repayment of Housing Loan (Principal)

It is applicable for individuals irrespective of their tax bracket and annual income. These are the tips under this section that will help you save your tax from your income.

PPF PUBLIC PROVIDENT FUND

It is the risk free government tool with a lock in period of 15 yrs and is beneficial for those seeking long term investment. You can invest up to Rs 1lac in all at the current rate of 8.8%.  . The interest earned here is not taxed. The minimum investment in PPF is Rs 500 per year and the maximum investment is Rs 1,00,000/- per year. It can be a lump sum investment or can be divided in to a 12 transaction per year. A special benefit that comes along is that in case of insolvency it will not be attached to the assets of the insolvent. PPF can be used for minors as well, who can avail benefit of the same when they turn 18.

NSC NATIONAL SAVING CERTIFICATES

Very secure since it is backed by the government. Interest rate for 5-year NSC delivers 8.6% whereas 10-year NSC offers 8.9%. Interest earned is subject to tax and there is no limitation on the amount of investment. NSC is eligible for use as a security in order to derive a loan from the banks. Minimum amount is Rs100.

EMPLOYEES PROVIDENT FUND

Employees provident fund is the deduction from the salary (minimum a 12%) made by the employer into a provident fund account. This deduction is mandatory on the earned income as an aid to both private and non pensionable public sector employees. A fraction of your monthly income is deducted and gets accumulated till the time employee attains the retirement age. After the age of 55, the employee can withdraw full amount at any time. Apart from monthly deduction the employee can contribute extra through VPF voluntary contributions.

 FIXED DEPOSITS

In a Fixed Deposit Saving Scheme a certain sum of money is deposited in the bank for a specified time period with a fixed rate of interest. For tax free bank deposit under section 80c, lock in period of 5 yrs is a must and premature withdrawal is not allowed. The amount under this FD is deducted from the taxable income and the maximum permissible amount is Rs1 lac. This amount can be undertaken for a loan. A safe investment option beneficial for those who want to lock their money for long. However the interest received on such deposit is taxable.

EQUITY LINKED SAVINGS SCHEME (ELSS) OF MUTUAL FUNDS

This market linked investment comes up with a 3 year lock in period. ELSS is your helping hand in saving tax offering high returns. With low expenses, this option ensures a high liquidity and growth in long term. Withdrawing before a 3 year period is not allowed.  Also ELSS returns are not guaranteed as they are market linked investments.

ULIP- UNIT LINKED INSURANCE PLAN

 ULIP is the risk free investment option that lets you flexibly invest wherein part of the premium pay goes toward the sum assured and the balance will be invested in whichever investments you choose depending upon the scheme-equity, debt or a mix of the both. The premium that is paid under these schemes is considered under this section. It can be partly exposed to stock market. ULIP schemes come in insurance cover forms as well as investment options.

LIC PREMIUMS

This includes the premiums that you pay for the LICs or insurance policies under other private insurance companies. The policies ensuring life of self, spouse or any child are considered. Also, insurance premiums paid for parents, is covered for deduction under 80C. Thus, the total amount for all premiums from all eligible policies can be included as the deduction.

REPAYMENT OF HOUSING LOAN (PRINCIPAL)

Under section 80c , the principle component that you pay for your home loan is eligible for deduction. The yearly amount that is spent under the repayment of housing loan as the principal can be deducted from the taxable income.

Nov 292012
 

TDS on Salaries

If a person is running his own business firm and have a regular staff on his payroll, it is mandatory under section 192 of the Income Tax Act  1962 to make tax deduction from the income of his employee, if the employee comes under the taxable limit.

An employer is supposed to make tax deduction at source from the payment made to the employees. If he has paid some advance salary or arrears thereon, he has to take such payment into consideration for tax deduction.

The computation of tax deduction also called as TDS projection must be done at the start of the Financial Year. If employee has got some other income source it has also to be considered. Through careful consideration of exemptions, deductions, investments under section 80C etc. Employee’s tax liability needs to be calculated and the tax rates imposed there-upon should be in force in the respective financial year. Every month 1/12th of the net tax liability has to be deducted.

Rates of Income Tax for the FY 2012-13.

Male Citizen Female Citizen Rate of Tax
The Total Income is less than Rs. 2,00,000/-. The Total Income is less than Rs. 2,00,000/-. Nil
The Total Income is between Rs. 2,00,000/- and Rs. 5,00,000/- The Total Income is between Rs. 2,00,000/- and Rs. 5,00,000/- 10 per cent, of the amount by which the total income exceeds Rs. 2,00,000/-
The Total Income is between Rs. 5,00,000/- and Rs. 10,00,000/-. The Total Income is between Rs. 5,00,000/- and Rs. 10,00,000/-. Rs. 30,000/- plus 20 per cent of the amount by which the total income exceeds Rs. 5,00,000/-
The Total Income exceeds Rs. 10,00,000/-. The Total Income exceeds Rs. 10,00,000/-. Rs. 130,000/- plus 30 per cent of the amount by which the total income exceeds Rs. 10,00,000/-.

 

Sr. Citizens between 60years and 80 years Rate of Tax
The Total Income is less than Rs.2,50,000/-. Nil
The Total Income is between Rs. 2,50,000/- and Rs. 5,00,000/- 10 per cent, of the amount by which the total income exceeds Rs. 2,50,000/-
The Total Income is between Rs. 5,00,000/- and Rs. 10,00,000/- Rs. 25,000/- plus 20 per cent of the amount by which the total income exceeds Rs. 5,00,000/-.
The Total Income exceeds Rs. 10,00,000/-. Rs. 125,000/- plus 30 per cent of the amount by which the total income exceeds Rs. 10,00,000/-

TDS Deposit

After the TDS has been deducted from the salary of the employee, the deducted tax has to be deposited to the government online using challan 281. The tax has to be deposited within 7 days from the end of the month in which tax gets deducted. Except tax deducted in the month of March, should be deposited before 30th of April.

Due date for submitting Quarterly TDS return

  • By July 15th after the end of the first quarter. [April, May and June (Q1)]
  • By 15th October after the end of the second quarter.[ July, August and September (Q2)]
  • By 15th January after the end of the third quarter [October, November and December (Q3)]
  • By 15th May after the end of the fourth quarter [January, February and March (Q4)]

Issuance of TDS certificate

The deductor has to issue a certificate which comes in Form 16  containing name of the employer, salary details, exemptions, investment details, tax deduction and payment details like  BSR code, date of TDS deposit, serial no. of challan and tax amount . The due date for furnishing TDS certificate to the employee or deductee is May 31st

There are penalties for default of TDS for not deducting TDS or not depositing TDS into Central Government Account in the prescribed manner. Along with penalties, the person can be prosecuted. So being familiar with the provisions concerning with Tax deduction at source is very important.

Nov 232012
 

Rajiv Gandhi Equity Saving Scheme (RGESS)


Eligibility:

The Rajiv Gandhi Equity Saving Scheme is applicable to those individual.

1. Whose Taxable Income is not more than Rs. 10,00,000/- in a Financial Year.
2.  Who have no Equity or Derivative transaction in the Demat Account linked to their PAN.

The objective of the scheme is to promote New Investor to invest into financial or stock market. The government is looking forward to getting good response from new investors willing to invest into equity market.  The scheme is a once in a life-time and are not eligible to reinvest into this scheme again.

Amount of Investment:

The Amount of Investments in this scheme can be maximum up to Rs. 50,000/- to avail tax benefits. For the benefit of the small investors, investments into the scheme can be made into installment for the financial year in which tax claims are made.

Calculation:

The individual will get 50% deduction of Amount invested under RGESS from the taxable income,  this way you can reduce your tax liability. For instance, if you invest Rs. 50, 000/- you would get Rs.25,000/- as deduction from total taxable income and if applicable tax rate is 20%, then an amount of Rs 5,000/- is saved from your taxes.

Period:

The lock in period is of three years. However, after the initial one year, the investor can trade in his securities if he is able to maintain a certain investment level which depends upon the value of shares at the time of the sale.

Before initiating a sale transaction, the investor must maintain the level of investment during these two years, at the amount which they have claimed for the tax benefits or the value of shares, which ever is less, for atleast 270 days in a year.

Investment can be done in to one or more of the followings :

  • Stocks or Shares listed under BSE100 / CNX100.
  • PSUs which are categorized as Navratnas, Maharatnas, and Miniratnas companies
  • Public offers of these companies,
  • Initial Public Offers of PSUs whose turnover must be over Rs 4000 crores in each of the last three financial years.
  • Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and Mutual Funds incorporated into the scheme, and exchange traded funds.

Although the RGESS has been designed for new retail investors, the demat account holders can also avail benefits if they have not transacted in equity or derivatives up to the date of notification of the RGESS.

The PAN monitoring based mechanism is in operation under RGESS by the tax authorities. The usual valuation of securities from RGESS portfolio will be carried out by the depositories. If the investors are unable to fulfill the conditions stipulated, the tax benefits will be withdrawn.