CBDT releases FAQs on provisions of Vivad se Vishwas Bill 2020

CBDT releases FAQs on provisions of Vivad se Vishwas Bill 2020 The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has released frequently asked questions (FAQs) to clarify queries related to the ‘Direct Tax Vivad se Vishwas Bill, 2020’. During the Union Budget. 2020 presentation, the 'Vivad se Vishwas' Scheme was announced to provide for dispute resolution in respect of pending income tax litigation. Pursuant to Budget announcement, the Direct Tax Vivad se Vishwas Bill, 2020 (Vivad se Vishwas) was introduced in the Lok Sabha on 5th Feb, 2020. The objective of Vivad se Vishwas is to inter alia reduce pending income tax litigation, generate timely revenue for the Government and benefit taxpayers by providing them peace of mind, certainty and savings on account of time and resources that would otherwise be spent on the long-drawn and vexatious litigation process. Subsequently, based on the representations received from the stakeholders regarding its various provisions, official amendments to Vivad se Vishwas have been proposed. These amendments seek to widen the scope of Vivad se Vishwas and reduce the compliance burden on taxpayers. After introduction of Vivad se Vishwas in Lok Sabha, several queries have been received from the stakeholders seeking clarifications in respect of various provisions contained therein. Government has considered these queries and decided to clarify the same in form of answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs). Click here to download the Circular Source : Income Tax Click Here to Buy CA INTER/IPCC Pendrive Classes at Discounted Rate