Syllabus: GS-III
Subject: Economy
Topic: Taxation
Issue: Direct Taxes.
Context: Â India’s net direct tax collections rose by 20.25%.Â
Prelims Connect (Terms in News):
Personal Income Tax:
·        This tax is imposed by the government on an individual’s income. ·        Most individuals do not pay the individual income tax on the full amount of income due to tax exemptions, deductions, and credits. Corporate Income Tax: ·        It is called company tax or corporation tax and is a direct tax levied on a company’s income or capital by the government. Direct Tax: ·        A direct tax is imposed directly upon the taxpayer and is paid by individuals directly to the Government. ·        The Central Board of Direct Taxes is responsible for levying and collecting. Indirect Tax: ·        End users pay these taxes; everyone pays the same amount of indirect taxes. ·        Transfer of liability is possible in indirect tax.
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