Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) Quiz
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What is the full form of TDS?

  • Total Deductible Sum
  • Total Deduction Savings
  • Tax Deducted at Source (correct)
  • Tax Deduction System

According to the Income Tax Act, who is liable to deduct tax at source?

  • The tax consultant
  • The government
  • The individual receiving the payment
  • The person making the payment (correct)

Which of the following is NOT true regarding TDS?

  • TDS is collected only from residents (correct)
  • TDS is finally adjusted with the final tax payable
  • Payments to certain corporations are not subject to TDS
  • Different TDS have different challan dates

When is the Quarterly deposit of TDS made according to the provided information?

<p>July 7, October 7, January 7, April 30 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is TRACES in relation to TDS according to the text?

<p>An online facility for TDS reconciliation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In India, is Indian income taxable for both resident and non-resident taxpayers?

<p>Yes, Indian income is taxable for both residents and non-residents (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following incomes is not included in the broad heads of income according to the text?

<p>Income from Agriculture (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of income is considered under 'Income from House Property'?

<p>Rental income from residential properties only (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under which head of income would income received from selling jewelry be taxed?

<p>Income from Capital Gains (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is considered agricultural income as per section 2(1A) of the Income-tax Act?

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

What is considered while calculating 'Income from Salary'?

<p>Allowances in addition to salary (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an exempt income according to the text?

<p>Interest received from bank deposits (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is NOT an exempt income as per the text?

<p>'Gifts' received on your birthday (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean for an income to be 'exempt' according to the Income Tax law?

<p>It does not need to be reported for tax calculation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the tax treatment for interest paid on a home loan according to the text?

<p>It is considered as negative income under 'Income from House Property' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what section of the Income-tax Act is agricultural income defined?

<p>Section 2(1A) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of revenue is considered as agricultural income according to the text?

<p>Rent or revenue derived from land used for agricultural purposes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Exempt Incomes' according to the text are those that:

<p>Are not likely to have tax paid on them (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is TDS?

Tax deducted at source, a mechanism where the payer of income deducts tax before making the payment to the payee.

Who is liable to deduct TDS?

The person making the payment is responsible for deducting TDS from the payment made to another person.

Is TDS applicable only to residents?

TDS applies to both residents and non-residents of India. It is not limited to residents only.

When is TDS deposited?

TDS is deposited quarterly on specific dates: July 7, October 7, January 7, and April 30.

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What is TRACES?

TRACES is an online platform provided by the Indian Income Tax Department for TDS reconciliation and tracking.

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Is Indian income taxable?

Both resident and non-resident taxpayers are responsible for paying taxes on their Indian income.

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Which income is not taxed under general heads?

Income from agriculture is not included in the five main categories of income in the Indian Income Tax Act.

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What is 'Income from House Property'?

Income from renting out residential properties is considered 'Income from House Property'.

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How is jewelry sale income taxed?

Income from selling jewelry is considered 'Income from Capital Gains'.

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What is agricultural income?

Income from farming activities on land, including processing of agricultural produce, is considered agricultural income.

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What is 'Income from Salary'?

Income from salary includes not only basic salary but also any allowances provided to the employee.

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What is an example of exempt income?

Interest received from bank deposits is an example of exempt income in India. No tax is payable on this income.

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Which income is NOT exempt?

Gifts received on birthdays are generally considered taxable income.

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What is 'exempt income'?

Exempt income is income that is not subject to tax and does not need to be included in the calculation of taxable income.

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How are home loan interest payments treated?

Interest paid on a home loan is considered negative income and can be deducted from 'Income from House Property'.

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Where is agricultural income defined?

Agricultural income is defined in Section 2(1A) of the Income-tax Act.

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What type of revenue is ag income?

Rent or revenue derived from land used for agricultural purposes is treated as agricultural income.

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What are 'exempt incomes'?

Exempt incomes are those that are not likely to have tax paid on them.

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Study Notes

TDS and Income Tax

  • TDS stands for Tax Deduction at Source.
  • According to the Income Tax Act, the person making payment is liable to deduct tax at source.

TRACES and TDS

  • TRACES is a platform related to TDS.

Taxability of Income

  • In India, Indian income is taxable for both resident and non-resident taxpayers.

Heads of Income

  • Income from House Property includes rental income from a house or property.
  • Income received from selling jewelry is taxed under 'Income from Capital Gains'.
  • 'Income from Salary' includes salary, wages, and other employment benefits.

Agricultural Income

  • Agricultural income, as per Section 2(1A) of the Income-tax Act, includes revenue from land, farm produce, and related activities.

Exempt Incomes

  • Exempt income is income that is not subject to taxation.
  • Examples of exempt income include agricultural income, and income from dividends.
  • 'Exempt Incomes' are those that are not subject to taxation and are not included in total income.
  • Exempt income is not the same as tax-free income.

Tax Treatment

  • Interest paid on a home loan is eligible for tax deduction.

Income-tax Act

  • Agricultural income is defined in Section 2(1A) of the Income-tax Act.

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Test your knowledge about Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) with this quiz. Learn about the concept, applicability, and implications of TDS in income tax regulations.

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