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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Income Tax: Basic Concepts</strong></h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Income Tax is a direct tax levied by the government on an individual’s or entity’s income during a financial year. It is governed by the <strong>Income Tax Act, 1961</strong> in India. The primary objective is to generate revenue for public services and infrastructure while redistributing wealth.</p>



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<li><strong>Assessment Year (AY)</strong>: The year in which the income earned during the previous year is assessed and taxed.</li>



<li><strong>Previous Year (PY)</strong>: The financial year in which the income is earned.</li>



<li><strong>Gross Total Income (GTI)</strong>: The sum of income from all sources before deductions.</li>



<li><strong>Deductions</strong>: Certain expenditures or investments (like under Section 80C, 80D) that reduce taxable income.</li>



<li><strong>Taxable Income</strong>: GTI minus eligible deductions.</li>



<li><strong>Residential Status</strong>: Determines the scope of income taxable in India (Resident, Non-Resident, or Not Ordinarily Resident).</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Types of Income Tax Rates</strong></h3>



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<li><strong>Slab Rates for Individuals</strong>:
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<li>Based on income levels with progressive taxation (higher income, higher tax rate).</li>



<li>Categories: General, Senior Citizens, and Super Senior Citizens.</li>



<li><strong>New vs. Old Regime</strong>: Taxpayers can choose between simplified lower rates (new regime) or claiming deductions (old regime).</li>
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<li><strong>Corporate Tax</strong>:
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<li><strong>Domestic Companies</strong>: Lower rates for MSMEs and special concessions for startups.</li>



<li><strong>Foreign Companies</strong>: Taxed at a higher flat rate.</li>
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<li><strong>Surcharge and Cess</strong>:
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<li><strong>Surcharge</strong>: Additional tax on high-income groups.</li>



<li><strong>Health and Education Cess</strong>: Levied at 4% on total tax liability.</li>
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<li><strong>Special Rates</strong>:
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<li><strong>Capital Gains Tax</strong>: Different rates for short-term (STCG) and long-term capital gains (LTCG).</li>



<li><strong>Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT)</strong>: Now replaced by taxing dividends in the hands of the recipient.</li>
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<li><strong>Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT)</strong>: Applicable to companies paying very low or no tax despite substantial profits.</li>



<li><strong>Presumptive Taxation</strong>: Simplified taxation for small businesses and professionals with turnover or income below a threshold.</li>
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