New Delhi, Jun 18 (PTI) Net direct tax collection grew 21 per cent to over Rs 4.62 lakh crore so far this fiscal, on higher advance tax payment by corporates. The first instalment of advance tax, which was due on June 15, showed collection rose 27.34 per cent to Rs 1.48 lakh crore. This … Read more
Direct tax collections are off to a brisk start in the first quarter of this year, with net taxes rising 21% to almost ₹4.63 lakh crore by June 17, from ₹3.82 lakh crore over the same period a year ago, the Finance Ministry said on Tuesday.Personal Income Tax (PIT) and Securities Transaction Tax (STT) inflows … Read more
Net direct tax collection grew 21 per cent to over Rs 4.62 lakh crore so far this fiscal, on higher advance tax payment by corporates.The first instalment of advance tax, which was due on June 15, showed collection rose 27.34 per cent to Rs 1.48 lakh crore. This includes Corporation Income Tax (CIT) at Rs … Read more
– Tax filing process has been streamlined through e-filing
– Corporate tax rates have been lowered to encourage investments
– Advance Pricing Agreement program has brought clarity to transfer pricing issues
– Record 125 APAs signed in 2023-24
– Net direct tax collections increased from Rs 6.38 lakh crore in 2013-14 to Rs 19.18 lakh crore in 2023-24
– Total number of ITRs filed in 2022-23 increased by 104.91% compared to 2013-14
– Taxpayers still struggle with understanding the complex GST system
– Challenges include intricate tax rate structure, taxation on consideration-less transactions, and uncertain application of pre-GST decisions
– Vague notices/orders lacking detailed reasoning disrupt the business environment
– Non-constitution of Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunals is a concern for taxpayers
– High personal income tax rates compared to global standards may hinder compliance
– Personal income tax collection is higher than corporate tax collection
– Litigations from aggressive tax claims and transfer pricing disputes pose challenges
– Delays in tax refunds and assessment processing contribute to taxpayer grievances.
– The collection of personal income tax and indirect taxes has increased, while collections from corporate taxes have reduced.
– India’s net direct tax collections grew 17.7% in 2023-24 to hit Rs.19.58 lakh crores.
– The share of corporate taxes contribution to overall tax collection dipped to 46.5% from 49.6% in 2022-23.
– Indirect taxes, including union excise duties and the Goods and Services Tax, have increased from 2010-11 onwards.
– The majority of individuals filing personal income tax have an annual income ranging from Rs 1 lakh to Rs. 5 lakh.
– India has among the highest effective personal income tax rates among BRICS economies.
– Rising share of personal income tax and indirect taxes can lead to income inequality, consumer burden, economic inefficiency, tax evasion, and macroeconomic instability.
The Central government has collected ₹19.58 trillion in direct tax revenue in FY24 after adjusting for refunds, showing a 17.7% growth annually.
Fact: India’s net direct tax collections surged by 17.7% year-on-year to Rs 19.58 crore in the fiscal year ended March 2024, exceeding Budget Estimates by 7.40%.
Direct tax revenues rose by 18 percent in 2023-24, while goods and services tax collections crossed Rs 20 lakh crore for the first time with a 12 percent growth. The government has been successful in plugging loopholes in the tax system, but needs to widen the tax net to bring more people under it. Personal income tax collection grew by 25 percent, exceeding corporate tax collections in absolute terms. The government should strive for higher collection through both personal income taxes and corporate taxes in the long run. Technology and measures like TCS and TDS have helped bring more people under the tax net, but efforts should not be overzealous.
Direct Tax collections for FY 2023-24 are at Rs. 19.58 lakh crore, showing an increase of 17.70% compared to the previous year. Gross collection of Direct Taxes for the same year is at Rs. 23.37 lakh crore, representing a growth of 18.48%. Corporate Tax collection in FY 2023-24 is at Rs. 11.32 lakh crore, with a growth of 13.06%, while Personal Income Tax collection is at Rs. 12.01 lakh crore, showing a growth of 24.26%. Refunds issued in FY 2023-24 amount to Rs. 3.79 lakh crore, an increase of 22.74% over the previous year.
India’s net direct tax collections for the fiscal year ended March 2024 surged by 17.7 per cent to Rs 19.58 crore, exceeding both Budget and revised estimates.