When an employee joins, the organization should request both the employee tax code and National Insurance number. With this information, along with their earnings to date, individuals can estimate the amount of tax they need to pay. A payroll tax is something that is levied by the Government of India on the payroll of an employer. With this tax, it includes all the forms of remuneration paid to his/her employee by the employer.

The Government of India charges this Payroll tax without considering the economic status, family status, or any other circumstances of the employee, Employers pay Payroll Taxes on behalf of their employees, irrespective of the employees’ domicile, family status, or any other individual circumstances. In summary, employers are obligated to pay or withhold payroll taxes on behalf of their employees.

Objectives in Payroll Tax

• To help in the growth and enhancement of the business sector.
• The employer provides a rebate for their employees.
• To help prepare businesses during their formative years of functioning.
• The aid businesses looking to shift base from one location to another.
• To help businesses that are looking to expand their payroll and who are looking to undertake the liability of the payment of payroll taxes.

Paying the payroll tax involves 4 major categories.

Tax- It includes many taxes few of which are Direct Tax, Indirect Tax, Self Assessment Tax, etc.

Income Tax- It consists of various slabs like Income Tax Slab, Income Tax Return, Income Tax Refund, Income Tax for Senior Citizens, etc.

TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) – It is a means of collecting income tax in India, under the Indian Income Tax Act of 1961. Any payment covered under these provisions shall be paid after deducting the prescribed percentage. A few of them are Medical Allowance, Conveyance Allowance, Dearness Allowance, Special Allowance etc.

Forms & Sections: Understanding the valid forms and proper sections for claiming taxes and TDS is crucial in this category. A few important forms are Form 10C, Form 16, Deduction Under Section 80G, Deductions Under 80C, Section 80DD – Deductions On Medical Expenditure, etc.

Both the employee and the organization must actively take responsibility for paying taxes to avoid missing deadlines or payments and to ensure they enjoy the benefits of tax payments.

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