Taxation

 

  • The Taxation Structure of the country can play a very important role in the working of our economy.Some time back the emphasis was on higher rates of Tax and more incentives. But recently, the emphasis has shifted to Decrease in rates of taxes and withdrawal of incentives. While designing the Taxation structure it has to be seen that it is in conformity with our economic and social objectives. It should not impair the incentives to personal savings and investment flow and on the other hand it should not result into decrease in revenue for the State.
  • In our present day economy structure Income Tax plays a vital role as a source of Revenue and a measure of removal economic disparity. Our Taxation structure provides for two types of Taxes DIRECT and INDIRECT; Income Tax, Wealth Tax are Direct Taxes whereas VAT and Excise Duties are Indirect Taxes
  • Income Tax Act, 1961 is a comprehensive Act and consists of 298 Sections. Sub-Sections running into thousands Schedules, Rules, Sub-Rules, etc. and is supported by other Acts and Rules. This Act has been amended by several amending Acts since 1961. The Annual Finance Bills presented to Parliament along with Budget make far-reaching amendments in this Act every year.