Sir
I am Government Servant. My income falls under the IT ceiling and I am paying income tax for last 20 years through my employer as TDS. Recently I received a mail from IT Department regarding outstanding Tax demand for FY 2011-12. On verification of Form26AS downloaded from TRACES, it is observed that my TDS amount is Nil whereas my Form16 clearly show that the TDS amount has been debited from Salary. The consultant who deals with the filing of return advise that I have to pay the demand. Because if he proceed for data correction in 2011-12, the employer will be in problem as there will be several corrections. I cant understand his stand. This is not only my problem. I came to understand that several other employees received similar demands for the periods 2008 to 2012. Please advise
Ans: You can file application with jurisdiction officer along with copy of ITR and Form 16.
If it is not possible for you to file application with officer, you can file grievance at income tax portal stating the fact that TDS is deducted and you have form 16. They will contact employer (TDS deductor) and once deductor file correction statement with correct PAN, amount of your income and TDS (along with applicable taxes); you will get the credit of TDS. However, employer will be liable for pay interest and penalty, if any.
If response is not received, you can send mail to taxdemand at the rate cpc.incometax.gov.in along with supporting documents.