I am a service holder and receive a monthly salary from my employer.

In FY 2020-2021, the payment of salary was irregular.

Till date, I have received salary for 11 months.

The salary last received was on 13.08.2021 for the month of January and February 2021.

Taxes were deducted at source before payment.

Tax deducted for nine months (April 20 to December 20) were duly deposited and reflected in Form 26AS and Part A of the Provisional Form 16.

Taxes were deducted from the salary of January and February 2021 but not yet visible in 26AS or Part A (provisional) of Form 16.

In the meantime, Part B of Form 16 for the year 2021-22 AY, last updated on July 23, 2021, has been officially handed over to me by the employer which shows 'Salary as per provision contained in section 17(i); as salary for 12 months.

Other figures in that statement including tax calculation are based on 12 months' salary.

I sought clarification in this regard from my employer but nothing is informed.

Under the circumstances, can you kindly advise whether my I-T return for FY 2020-2021 (2021-2022 AY) is to be submitted based on nine months's pay, 11 months's pay or 12 months's pay.

Ans: Hello Sonu
Chances are moderate to slim. Yet wait for the 2nd or 3rd round. But it is advisable to explore other options as backup.
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Ans: Hello Natarajan
Prefer CSE AI @ SRM KTR.
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