Income Tax: Heads of Income

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What type of relationship must exist in order for income to be charged under the head 'Income from Salary'?

  • Employer-employee relationship (correct)
  • Business partnership
  • Friendship
  • Family relationship

Which of the following is considered a part of 'Gross Salary' under the head 'Income from Salary'?

  • Money received as a loan repayment
  • Annuity (correct)
  • Money earned from freelance work
  • Gift from a friend

Under which head of income would income earned from one's profession be charged?

  • Income from Salary
  • Income from Capital Gains
  • Income from House Property
  • Income from Business or Profession (correct)

What type of assets can generate income chargeable under the head 'Income from Capital Gains'?

<p>Investments like house and jewelry (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Income from Other Sources' includes income that does not fall under which of the following heads?

<p>'Income from Business or Profession' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of income would contribute towards 'Negative Income from House Property'?

<p>Interest paid on a home loan (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does agricultural income generally mean as per section 2(1A) of the Income-tax Act?

<p>Any income derived from land by agriculture operations and processing of agricultural produce (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between Exempt Incomes and Taxable Incomes?

<p>Exempt Incomes are never included in total income, while Taxable Incomes are always included (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of Exempt Income according to the provided text?

<p>Dividend income (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under section 10(1) of the Income-tax Act, which type of income is Wholly exempt?

<p>Agricultural Income (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is NOT considered as agricultural income according to section 2(1A)?

<p>Rent or revenue from land for commercial use (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of income is generally charged to tax under the Income Tax law?

<p>Capital Gains (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a person is non-resident in India, is their foreign income taxable in India?

<p>No, foreign income of a non-resident is not taxable in India (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Can an assessee have different residential status for different assessment years?

<p>Yes, an assessee can have different residential status for different assessment years (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is it possible for a person to be resident in more than one country at the same time for tax purposes?

<p>Yes, a person can be resident in multiple countries simultaneously (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the residential status of a Firm, Association of Persons (AOP), Body of Individuals (BOI) determined?

<p>Control and management of affairs must be situated wholly outside India to be non-resident (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines if a company is considered resident in India for tax purposes?

<p>Its Place of Effective Management (POEM) is in India (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Does involuntary stay in India have any impact on determining residency status?

<p>Involuntary stay does not affect residency status determination (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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