“Starting from December 2021-22, I will ask him if he has filed returns for the last two years or not. For years 2018-19 and 2019-20. If he has filed for any of these, I will continue to deduct 2%. But, if he has not filed returns of the last two years, then I need to deduct at 5%,” he said.
This provision has been brought in by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the latest budget to tighten the leash on those who haven’t filed their income tax returns. This new provision comes into effect from 1 July 2021.