CBDT Guidelines For Compounding Of Offences Under Direct Tax Laws

CBDT Guidelines For Compounding Of Offences Under Direct Tax Laws

The CBDT has issued a letter dated 23.12.2014 setting out the guidelines for compounding of offences under Direct Tax Laws. The guidelines shall come into effect from 01.01.2015 and shall be applicable to all applications for compounding received on or after the aforesaid date. The Guidelines classify offences into two parts and set out the criteria for compounding of offences under each category. The procedure to be adopted for making the compounding application and the manner in which they should be dealt with is also explained in detail.