TDS Quiz Questions: Test Your Tax Deducted at Source Knowledge

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Questions and Answers

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?

July 7, October 7, January 7, April 30 Signup and view all the answers

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

An online facility for TDS reconciliation Signup and view all the answers

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

Yes, Indian income is taxable for both residents and non-residents Signup and view all the answers

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

Income from Agriculture Signup and view all the answers

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

Rental income from residential properties only Signup and view all the answers

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

Income from Capital Gains Signup and view all the answers

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

Income derived from land by agriculture operations and processing of agricultural produce Signup and view all the answers

What is considered while calculating 'Income from Salary'?

Allowances in addition to salary Signup and view all the answers

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

Interest received from bank deposits Signup and view all the answers

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

'Gifts' received on your birthday Signup and view all the answers

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

It does not need to be reported for tax calculation Signup and view all the answers

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

It is considered as negative income under 'Income from House Property' Signup and view all the answers

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

Section 2(1A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Rent or revenue derived from land used for agricultural purposes Signup and view all the answers

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

Are not likely to have tax paid on them Signup and view all the answers

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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