Payment of Tax under QRMP Scheme, for the month of March 2021

1. All taxpayers having aggregate turnover up to Rs 5 crores, under QRMP Scheme (w.e.f. 01.01.2021 onwards), are required to furnish return on a quarterly basis, along with payment of tax on a monthly basis.

2. Persons availing QRMP Scheme are required to pay the tax due, in each of the three months of the quarter, by depositing the due amount as discussed below.

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3. Payment of Tax for first two months of a quarter (M1 & M2 ie for January and February month for Jan-March Quarter):

  • a. While generating the challan, taxpayers must select “Monthly payment for the quarterly taxpayer” as a reason for generating the challan.
  • b. They can choose either of the following two options to generate the Challan:

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–35% Challan (Fixed Sum Method):
For taxpayers opting for this method, the portal will generate a pre-filled challan in Form GST PMT-06, for an amount equal to 35% of the tax paid in cash, in the preceding quarter, if the return was furnished quarterly or equal to the tax paid in cash in the last month of the immediately preceding quarter if the return was furnished monthly.

–Challan on a self-assessment basis (Self-Assessment Method):

These taxpayers can pay the tax due by considering the tax liability on inward and outward supplies and the input tax credit as available, in FORM GST PMT-06.

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Note: The aforesaid options are not available for payment of tax for the third month (M3) of the quarter to persons availing QRMP Scheme.

  • c. Payment of Tax for the third month of a quarter (M3 ie for March month for Jan-March Quarter): For the third month of the quarter (M3), taxpayers can click the button ‘Create Challan’ in Payment Table 6 of Form GSTR-3B and file GST-PMT-06 Challan, for depositing any amount towards their tax liability.

Beneficial Tax Rate for Domestic Companies

1. Section 115BAA has been inserted in the Income Tax Act,1961 to give the benefit of a reduced corporate tax rate for all domestic companies. Section 115BAA states that domestic companies have the option to pay tax at a rate of 22% plus a surcharge of 10% and cess of 4%.

2. The company shall not claim deductions U/S 10A, 33AB, 35AD, 35CCC, 35CCD, Chapter VIA except for 80JJAA, additional depreciation, set off of losses in respect of above.

3. The beneficial tax rate shall be opted for by the due date of filing returns.

4. Such companies shall not be required to pay MAT.

5. Set off of brought forward depreciation and MAT credit shall not be allowed.

6. The option should be in Form 10-IC, as notified by the CBDT. The form should be submitted online under a digital signature or EVC.

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