Self-assessment
Section 15B of the Wealth-tax Act, 1957 deals with self-assessment. Where any tax is payable on the basis of any return furnished under under section 17, after taking into account the amount of tax, if any, already paid under any provision of this Act, the assessee shall be liable to pay such tax, together with interest payable under any provision of this Act, for a The Act came into force on 01 Apr 1957.
(1) Where any tax is payable on the basis of any return furnished under under section 17, after taking into account the amount of tax, if any, already paid under any provision of this Act, the assessee shall be liable to pay such tax, together with interest payable under any provision of this Act, for any delay in furnishing the return, before furnishing the return and the return shall be accompanied by proof of payment of such tax and interest.
Explanation.—Where the amount paid by the assessee under this sub-section falls short of the aggregate of the tax and interest as aforesaid, the amount so paid shall first be adjusted towards the interest payable as aforesaid and the balance, if any, shall be adjusted towards the tax payable.
(2) After the regular assessment under section 16 has been made, any amount paid under sub-section (1) shall be deemed to have been paid towards such regular assessment.
(3) If any assessee fails to pay the whole or any part of such tax or interest or both in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (1), he shall, without prejudice to any other consequences which he may incur, be deemed to be an assessee in default in respect of the tax or interest or both remaining unpaid and all the provisions of this Act shall apply accordingly.] [(4) The provisions of this section as they stood immediately before their amendment by the Direct Tax Laws (Amendment) Act, 1987 (4 of 1988), shall apply to and in relation to any assessment for the assessment year commencing on the 1st day of April, 1988, or any earlier assessment year and references in this section to the other provisions of this Act shall be construed as references to those provisions as for the time being in force and applicable to the relevant assessment year.]
Section 15B, The Wealth-tax Act, 1957 (Act 27 of 1957).
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Questions about Section 15B
What does Section 15B of the Wealth-tax Act deal with?
Section 15B of the Wealth-tax Act is headed "Self-assessment". Where any tax is payable on the basis of any return furnished under under section 17, after taking into account the amount of tax, if any, already paid under any provision of this Act, the assessee shall be liable to pay such tax, together with interest payable under any provision of this Act, for a
How do I find court cases under Section 15B of the Wealth-tax Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Wealth Tax Act 15B, section 15B Wealth Tax Act, section 15B of the Wealth-tax Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 15B of the Wealth-tax Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 16 (Assessment), section 17 (Wealth escaping assessment), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 15B of the Wealth-tax Act come into force?
Section 15B of the Wealth-tax Act, cited as Wealth Tax Act 15B, came into force on 01 Apr 1957, having been enacted on 12 Sep 1957. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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