CA Sudhir Halakhandi
The last date of E-filing of tax audit report Is 30th Sept. 2013 and it is coming very near but as per our talks with chartered Accountants from various areas in the country most of them have not touched 50% mark of their targeted work. The reason is very simple, the per (or per assessee ) audit work as compared to the previous year is increased manifold and further there was initial confusions on various points which also have their added role in the delay.
As per the previous experience, the department will extend the date on last day i.e. on 30th Sept. 2013 and they have their own valid reasons for the extension of date on that day because the speed of work in the last days is very fast and in that case lot of work is completed up to that date and only genuine cases of delay will get the benefit of extension of date. This is a valid point in normal situation but this year with respect to the E-filing of audit report is not a normal situation hence the extension of date should be announced immediately.
Here in the case of audit, quality of the work is also important hence if per audit and/or per assessee work is increased then to maintain the quality of the audit more time is required and the quality work cannot be done when one is working in a situation where the work is being done in a manner which can be called “race against the time”.
Here the reasons for Extension of date are not required to be elaborated because we are discussing the problems of the professionals in this respect since beginning of the process of e-filing of audit report and since these problems the pointed out by the professionals and experts and reported from various platforms and the department has also taken them into consideration but the corrections are made “One by One” so most of the time the professionals were confused and waiting for the another correction so the last one is introduced on 12/09/2013 in the name of PR-8 and made effective from 13/09/2013. Since most of the professionals are working with some or other software and all the software provider will take their own time to update the software and this is also a valid reason seeking the extension.
Since most of the corrections are made and we can hope that we will get a perfect E-filing Utility and ITRs on 1st April 2014 for assessment year 2014-15 and in that case we will not need any extension of time but this year the situation is not normal hence an immediate declaration of extension of time will solve the problem of the professionals.
We have also written a letter to the Hon. President of ICAI in this respect with a request to use his office to solve this problem for the benefit of the professional community as a whole. The letter being reproduced herewith:-
To, 15/09/2013
The President
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
NEW DELHI
Dear Sir,
Re: – Extension of date of E-filing of Audit report from 30/09/2013 to 31/10/2013.
Ref: – Difficulties faced by the professionals in uploading the audit reports.
With reference to above it is respectfully submitted that the date of e-filing of audit report is required to be extended from 30/09/2013 to 31/10/2013 due to following reasons:-
- The ITRs for E-filing were introduced very late.
- The utility for E-filing is subject to change since it’s introduction and till today the 10th* Version of the utility is introduced and still there are basic defects in it which require further alteration.
- The work of auditors with respect to single audit is increased compared to previous year though the effective time given is lesser than the previous year hence it is the “race against the time” if the professionals have to complete all the audits up to 30/09/2013.
- There will be no use of extension of date if it is declared on 30/09/2013 hence it should be declared immediately for the benefit of the professional community.
You are therefore requested to please take up the matter with the concerned authorities on top priority and development in this respect should be displayed on the website of the ICAI including the copy of memorandum submitted by your good self to the concerned authorities.
Thanking you Sir in anticipation of a quick and timely action from your side.
Yours faithfully
(CA SUDHIR HALAKHANDI)
*or 8th we lost the count.
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-CA Sudhir Halakhandi – CA Abhas Halakhandi
“Halakhandi”, Laxmi Market, Beawar-305901(Raj)
Cell- 9828067256, MAIL –sudhirhalakhandi@gmail.com
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Dear Sir,
I agree with you.
We need extension at least for current year.
dr fd,the current event raised by you is certainly required. the time is ought to be required to be extended and that to be very soon. because it is a wlecome move of the C B D T to introducing every thing on e filing.equally a correct and quality compliance is also required to be made by we professionals.the hon C B D T also expect the same. isn’t it ??
Yes Very much agree sir. Due date should be extended immediately and not on the last days. So, that all professionals can complete quality audits in relax environment.
Nice response from the readers- CA SUDHIR HALAKHANDI
CBDT should wait for the last moment, they should declare it immediately. We should separately mail to CBDT regarding extention of due date from 30/09/2013 to 31/10/2013.
thanks for this great support,
I.K. Dabral
Yes Sir, You are right.Due date should be extended at the earliest
DUE DATE EXTENSION APPEAL
Due date must be extended immediately without further delay in order to ensure qualitative and satisfactory reporting . Constant amendments in the XML Schema is another big challenge coupled with Power failures, BSNL Internet not working and other numerous locational hindrances.
We appeal ICAI Council and members to appeal in large numbers to extend the date immediately.
Dear Sir,
I appreciate your efforts for extension of time.Actually,compared to last year
audit work,this time work has increased by 3 times.
1.uploading of Form No.3CB & Form No.3CD.
2.Uploading of Scanned Finnancial Statements with signature of assessee as well.
3.Then Uploading of ITR 4 /5.
Even today they have intoduced e filing utility PR 11.
When work has increased 3 times,filing time should be exteded immedaitely to 31st Oct 2013 for quality audits .Otherwise quality definetely affected.
Extending on 30th sept is not of much help.
I agree with your view and extension in filing date of returns/ tax audit report be announced at an early date.
Dear sir,
Your contention for extension is absolutely right.
THE DUE DATE OF E FILING OF TAC AUDIT RETURN SHOULD BE EXTENDED TO 30/10/2013 AS YOU KNOW THE SITUTAION OF OUR COUNTRY THERE ARE NATURAL CALAMITIES, SO MANY NEAR AND DEAR HAVE LOST THEIR LIVES SO PEOPLE ASRE SO MUCH DISTURBED AND THE WORKLOAD IS ONLY 50% SO THE ENABLE TO GET MORE COLLECTION OF INCOME TAC IT SHOULD BE IN THE REAL SENSE BE XTENDED TO 30/10/2013
Dear Sir,
In my opinion, the present process of Audited Return Filing is not wise-man steps ,and even binding on CA of Audit Report is also not fair practice in to-days scenario.
The filing process should be amended as earlier practice, If C.B.D.T. feels any prevention measure against any malpractice there-is several ways to restrict the illegal practice. While we are putting all the materials from Audit Report in ITR as applicable, then what is need of the present process accept harassing the Assesses, Tax Professionals, Computer operator and related Person.
It is also well known to each other ” THE TAX PAYERS ARE NOT ONLY RESIDING IN METRO CITY, MORE THAN LACKS TAX PAYER ALSO RESIDING IN VERY REMOTE AREA WHERE INTERNET SERVICE IS SPEECHLESS IN WORSE CONDITION,”
I am in hope The Department must change the filing process with EXTENSION OF DATE TILL 31st December 2013. I am facing internet problem in every Day. Several Assess e are not aware about the complicity in filing process with time taking.
I AM REQUESTING SIR, KINDLY HELP ME; I shall remain ever-pray for this act of kindness.
Thanking You
Faithfully
Ramesh kumar Thakur
It should be announced immediately so work can be done efficiently
In the interest of All the last date for filing should be extended by TWO MONTHS as the festival seasons fall in next month and subsequent month. And lenient view be taken up to 31-12-2013, as this is the first time the software is being used and it is likely that many problems will arise over a period of time.
And this time the additional work of uploading the audit report, being first time, may require few attempts to upload the same.
IN INTEREST OF ALL LET THE DEAD LINE BE EXTENDED AND NOT ON 30.09.2013 BUT MUCH BEFORE LIKE ON 18-09-2013.
Extention is just unavoidable. Otherwise quality of audit will deteriorate and shall remain just a ritual and assessee shall be compelled to pay penalty without any fault on their part.
I agree with your view and extension in filing date of returns/ tax audit report be announced at an early date.In addition to the difficulties pointed out , due to mismatch in DOB and Name at the time of Registration on I T Portal a lot of members are facing problems.correction with I T takes 15 to 20 days.
There are lot of changes have been done in the recent time by the various departments like ST, VAT, excise income tax. We have always been working in the tremendous pressure to complete the assigned work. We have always been looked as PERFECT professional person by the other parts of the communities/industries.
To deliver the PERFECT we should also be granted enough time. So request the ICAI authority to make an representation with Ministry of Finance for extension of due date of audits u/s 44AB to 31st Oct 2013 instead of 30th Sept 2013.
There are lot of difficulties faced by the practicing professional. Even though i am working in the industries i can see the tremendous changes in the laws the responsibilities on the professional.
We have been always looked by the other peoples as PERFECT in all respect. to deliver the same we should also be granted the enough time to deliver the expected.
it is necessary to extend the time…
I agree with your view and extension in filing date of returns/ tax audit report be announced at an early date.
i request to president and chairman for extension date of e-filling(ITR and tax audit report)
Dear Sir,
I agree with your all views..but i think the date has to be extended to till 10th Oct.
I agree with mr. B.S.K.RAO.
YES .. I AGREE WITH YOU . BUT , WONDER THAT ICAI OR INCOME TAX IS AWARE OF THIS OR NOT
Either extend the date immediately or don’t extend last movement.
Either extend the date immediately or don’t extend at last movement.
I agree with your view and extension in filing date of returns/ tax audit report be announced at an early date.
I subsribe your view and also let business organisation also make move before the CBDT as well as let us make representation with Chief Commissioner of Metro cities,explaining the technical problems faced by not only by professional, but also by the department in resolving and updating the utility software
At this time our sympathy should be with our CA brothers who are smarting under intense pressure and tension to complete the work in time , for no fault on their part. They are also required to execute the work with utmost precision because any lapse or mistake, however innocuous or caused under intense pressure, will land them in trouble. The department on its part issued the utility late, addressed the concerns of the professionals late, revised the utility late and issued the FAQ on essential matters late and still coming up with new versions of utility (latest being issued today itself). The apathy of the department is understandable.
But our concern is the apathy of our choosen representaives. They are fully aware of the adverse conditions under which this daunting task has to be completed by CA’s , but why till now, no efforts were made to apprise the department of dire necessity of extention of date as soon as possible to relieve the CA;s from the acute pressure under which they are working. We are committed to fulfill our commitments towards our clients and will have to complete the work in time under any circumstances, but in the process will be damaging our health and metnal peace.
Today Dept has made changes titled PR-11. Software Developers will also take their time to upgrade the Software . CAs are under stress. Institute needs to persuade for early extension
I am using Taxbase package and error is observed while uploading audit report on 16.09.2013, which is please upload the XML in the correct Schema. Keeping this in view, extension of date of tax audit e-filing be announced at an early date.
Dear Sir,
I agree with your contention for extending the time. The reason is initially so much of confusion created in the utility. Thereafter, one after another the dept. rectifying them. In rural areas of our region, the power cut is very high as the professionals could not work with the systems leave alone the internet.
Further, in our Andhra Pradesh, for the past 62 days total state is witnessing bandh, road roko etc., due to certain political decisions. We are facing a very major problem in opening our offices.
Our Institute should take initiative immediately in this regard.
Sri.S.Prakash Sir, you have rightly said !
Return filing process in Tax Audit cases are made so complicated by the influence of bureaucrats & money power to provide support to one class of tax professionals only, ignoring the genuine assessee & revenue interest. Because this complication so called one class of professionals are unable to perform the function for which they are licensed whole heartedly. Instead they have to work like glorious clerks devoting the whole time to feed the data in the return filing process. If anybody say I am wrong, kindly comment on the issue.
I do agree with this things even today it is updated 3 times……… It should be decided immediately no need to wait till last moment……..
Considering that the trusts also have to e-file the returns besides uploading of the10B, it is taking lots of time and various forms besides resolutions of the committees etc is time consuming in view it would be good if the date of filing is extended.
Sir, excellent effort. Hope to get extension information at the earliest.
Either extend the date immediately or don’t extend at last movement.
it is must to extend the time as the net speed for this site in various areas not support us to file the same fastly- further due to required submissions via net the time should be extended
Sir,
I agree your thinks
President (ICAI ),Chairman (CBDT ) should take action in this regard very soon.
YES DATE MUST BE EXTENDED IMMIDIATELY
Sir,
I really surprise as to why the date should be extended as will be done by the Indias most efficient FREE DATA ENTRY OPERATERS OF THE INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT OUT SOURCED TO SO CALLED CA.
Just because the difficulty is faced by the CA the date should not be extended.If it is really the problem of the validation software or any other technical reason it should be extended.When the Indian software professionals are conidered as the WORLD best why they have failed to develop a full pledged software for the INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT?If the department changes the validation facility on daily basis who will have the faith in the Departments utility?More than that filing one time it self is difficult,then how the assessee can file two to three times just for the mistake of the Depeatment?The department and the finance minister and NOT THE ICAI should take a firm decision to accept all the e-filed returns either in old or new validation faciltiy.Kindly avoid the legal remediy for the mistakes of the department.It seems that the Department has not entered in to contract with right software developers for the same.IT IS NOT WONDER IF THE BUREAUCRACY,CORRUPTION,POLITICAL INFLUENCE,MONEY POWER OR ANY UNKNOWN HAND HAS PLAYED IT ROLE IN AWARDING THE CONTRACT OF DEVELOPEMENT OF THE SOFTWARE
Dear Sir,
Good effort.The Tax Audit Report Preparation utility is working like our Govt. Then How can we upload the 3CB & 3CD?
We have to spent a lot time to fill up the form.Useless Utility has been introduced by the expert.
Dear Sudhir Sir,
I agree with u and must extend the due date for e filing of audit reports
The view expressed is very correct. Whenever a new system is introduced sufficient time should be given to the users to get accustomed to it. Here the assessee as well as the professional becomes part of this new system. They should be educated which will reduce the mistakes in filing.
Dear Sudhir Sir,
I agree with u and must extend the due date for e filing of audit reports
This is no doubt that what all u r doing is of immense importance and necessity sir.
Hope the department will also look into the matter and will extend the date very soon. Because if the audit report shall be continued to be uploaded till 30 sept. then due to hurry, there are a lot of chances of mistakes.
Sir please let me know what is PR-8 in which there was change on 12.09.13 as u mentioned earlier.
Thanks
Yes, Due date has to be extened from 30th sep to 31st Oct, compared to previous this year the work pressure are high,
I agree with your view and extension in filing date of returns/ tax audit report be announced at an early date.
For e-filling of non tax payers what are all the documents required,please advice me thanks