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BANKING GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is not a direct tax?
A
Estate duty
B
Sales Tax
C
Wealth Tax
D
Corporation Tax
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Sales Tax. Sales tax is an indirect tax.

Detailed explanation-2: -Direct taxes include income taxes, property taxes, and taxes on assets. There are also indirect taxes, such as sales taxes, wherein a tax is levied on the seller but paid by the buyer.

Detailed explanation-3: -Income tax, corporation tax, property tax, inheritance tax and gift tax are examples of direct tax.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer: GST is one indirect tax for the whole nation, which will make India one unified common market. GST is a single tax on the supply of goods and services, right from the manufacturer to the consumer.

Detailed explanation-5: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is MAT. Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) is a provision in direct tax laws.

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