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Question

Income tax is calculated on a/an _______________ basis.

The correct answer is
annual

Income Tax Calculation Basis Explained

Income tax is a levy imposed by the government on the income earned by individuals and entities over a specific period.

The standard period used for calculating total income and determining the tax liability is a financial year (which runs from April 1st to March 31st). This period is also known as the assessment year's preceding year.

Therefore, income tax is calculated on an annual basis.

Key Points:

  • Tax is assessed on income earned over a full year.
  • The calculation period is the financial year.
  • Options like monthly, quarterly, or weekly are used for payments (like TDS or advance tax installments) but not for the final calculation of total income tax liability.

Thus, the correct basis for income tax calculation is annual.

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Important Questions from Income-tax

  1. The ratio of income and expenditure is 9:5. Income increases by 40% and expenditure decreases by 10%. If the initial income is ₹45,000 then the final saving (in ₹) is:

  2. As per the new tax regime of India, what is the exemption limit of income tax for financial year 2022-23?

  3. What is the basic difference in the aggregates at market price and factor cost?

  4. If assesssee is engaged in the business of growing and manufacturing tea in India, the non-agricultural income in that case be:

  5. Arrange the steps to e-filing of Income Tax Return in correct sequence:

    a) Register yourself

    b) Verify ITR V

    c) Select the requisite form

    d) Fill form and upload

    Choose the correct option from those below:

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