Income Classification for Tax Purposes
For the purpose of collecting taxes, income is classified into specific categories known as heads of income. This systematic classification helps in assessing the total taxable income accurately.
Five Heads of Income
Income is divided into five main heads for taxation purposes:
- Salaries
- Income from House Property
- Profits and Gains from Business or Profession
- Capital Gains
- Income from Other Sources
Understanding these five heads is crucial for tax calculation and compliance.
Important Questions from Income-tax
Tax audit is compulsory in the case of a person carrying on profession and whose gross receipts exceeds which one of the following?
Which are the appropriate tax planning perspectives in case of shutdown or continued decision under the Income Tax Act, of 1961?
A. Business loss and unabsorbed depreciation can be carried forward and set off against profit and gain.
B. The loss-making company and profit-making company may merge to avail of the tax benefit
C. Tax benefit of deduction u/s 33 AB and 115 VT may be withdrawn and liable to tax for the year in which the business is discontinued.
D. The condition of section 80 IB / 80 IC of the Act, a deduction is allowed for such undertaking
E. If a person has more than one business, the loss-making business may not be discontinued.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Belated return u / s 139(4) can be filled at any time
Which of the following is NOT a change of the new Income Tax bill introduced in the Parliament during February 2025?
What is the basic difference in the aggregates at market price and factor cost?
