MANAGEMENT

BUISENESS MANAGEMENT

TAXES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Tax is paid by ____
A
Individuals only
B
Businesses only
C
Individuals and businesses
D
Individuals, businesses, and the government
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Income tax is a type of direct tax the central government charges on the income earned during a financial year by the individuals and businesses. It is calculated based on the tax slabs defined by Income Tax Department.

Detailed explanation-2: -Corporate tax in India is levied on both domestic as well as foreign companies. Like all individuals earning income are supposed to pay a tax on their income, business houses too are supposed to pay as tax a certain portion of their income earned. This tax is known as corporate tax, corporation tax or company tax.

Detailed explanation-3: -Taxation of individuals in India is primarily based on their residential status in the relevant tax year. The residential status of individuals is determined independently for each tax year and is ascertained on the basis of their physical presence in India during the relevant tax year and past years.

Detailed explanation-4: -In case of Companies For the assessment year 2019-20, a domestic company is taxable at 30%. However, the tax rate would be 25% if turnover or gross receipt of the company does not exceed Rs. 250 crore in the previous year. 7% surcharge for taxable income more than Rs.

Detailed explanation-5: -Income Tax: This is the tax that is levied on the annual income or the profits which is directly paid to the government. Everyone who earns any kind of income is liable to pay income tax. For individuals below 60 years of age, the tax exemption limit is Rs. 2.5 lakh per annum.

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