GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

TAXES IN INDIA

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

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