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What is the meaning of “standard deduction” in income tax rules?

Standard Deduction in income tax The meaning of “standard deduction” in the context of income tax rules, refers to a fixed amount of deduction that is applicable to the gross income of salaried individuals, regardless of the actual expenses incurred. The purpose of the standard deduction is to reduce the tax liability and provide relief… Read More »

Is income tax included in the GDP?

Is income tax included in the GDP No, income tax does not consider in the calculation of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Income tax included in the GDP quantifies the total value of goods and services generated within a country’s boundaries over a defined time frame, typically a year. Income tax a tax levy on the… Read More »

What is the difference between GST and income tax?

GST and Income Tax         It follows a consumption-based model, where tax is collect at each stage of the supply chain, from the manufacturer to the end consumer. GST replaces multiple indirect taxes such as excise duty, service tax, and VAT, with the objective of establishing a unified market throughout the country… Read More »

What is the difference between section 112 and 112A of the Income Tax Act, 1961?

Section 112 Vs. 112A Income Tax  Section 112 and Section 112A of the Income Tax Act, 1961 address the taxation of long-term capital gains from the sale of listed equity shares or equity-oriented mutual funds. However, there are several distinctions between these two sections Section 112 Vs. 112A Income Tax. Applicability: Section 112 covers all… Read More »

Which items are liable for cess in GST?

Which items are liable for cess in GST In GST, cess is levy on certain goods or services that are consider to be luxury or sin goods, such as cigarettes, tobacco products, pan masala, aerated drinks, and luxury cars. For more information to visit https://www.gst.gov.in/ The proceeds from the cess are mean to be use… Read More »

What does it mean when we say GST is a destination based tax?

Destination based tax When we refer to GST (Goods and Services Tax) as a destination-based tax.  It implies that the tax is imposed at the final point of consumption for goods or services. The tax proceeds collecte by the state where the goods or services consumed, rather than the state where they produced. For more… Read More »

What is an e-invoice in GST?

E-invoicing The e-invoicing system in India is an electronic invoicing mechanism designed to generate invoices for transactions conducted by businesses under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime. To Visit https://www.gst.gov.in/ The primary objective of the e-invoicing system is to reduce errors, minimize tax evasion, and simplify the tax filing process. The process involves generating… Read More »

If toll tax is added to car hire bill on which amount TDS will be deducted?

If toll tax is added to car hire bill on which amount TDS will be deducted Yes, you are correct. TDS is not applicable on toll tax as it is not considered as income. Therefore, when toll tax is included in a car hire bill, TDS will not be deducted on it. TDS is only… Read More »

What are the types of GST?

Types of GST In India, there are primarily four types of Goods and Services Tax (GST): State Goods and Services Tax (SGST): Levied by state governments on the supply of goods and services within the state. Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST): Levied by the central government on the supply of goods and services within… Read More »

What is One Time Tax?

Understanding One Time Tax “One Time Tax” does not have a universally defined meaning and can vary depending on the context. However, in general terms, understanding One Time Tax typically refers to a tax that levy only once on a specific transaction or event. For instance, during the purchase of a property, you may encounter… Read More »