303 Unit Test Series

  The term “Income” does not include ?

 Profits and gains

 Dividends

 Voluntary Contributions

 Remittance of savings from U.K

Yes, the answer is correct.

 

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Definition of 'income' as given in section 2 (24) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 clearly shows that income includes only positive incomes arising in form of some receipts or profits or gains computed as per relevant provisions of the Act.

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Remittance of savings from U.K

 

Mr. Anil Jain, partner of Jain and Jain, is assessable as

 Firm

 HUF

 An individual

 One person company

Yes, the answer is correct.

 

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Mr. Anil Jain, partner of Jain and Jain, is assessable as an individual.

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An individual

 

Mr. James, being foreign national, came to India first time on 01-02-2019 for seven months. What will be his residential status for the previous year 2018-19?

 Resident and Ordinarily Resident

 Resident but Not Ordinarily Resident

 Non-Resident

 Resident

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The income tax laws classify the residential status of an individual into three categories, depending on the individual's stay in India in the relevant financial year as well as his/her stay in the previous years. These categories are:

1. Resident and Ordinarily Resident (ROR)

2. Resident but Not Ordinarily Resident (RNOR); ..

 

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Resident and Ordinarily Resident

 

The incidence of income tax depends on ?

 The citizenship of the tax-payer

 The age of the taxpayer

 The residential status of the tax-payer

 The nationality of the taxpayer

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The incidence of income tax depends on The residential status of the tax-payer.

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The residential status of the tax-payer

 

Capital gain arising on transfer of property situated in India is treated as ?

 Income deemed to accrue or arise in India

 Foreign Income

 Tax free income

 Net of tax income

Yes, the answer is correct.

 

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Capital gain arising on transfer of property situated in India is treated as an Income deemed to accrue or arise in India.

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Income deemed to accrue or arise in India

 

In direct tax, the burden can be shifted

 TRUE

 FALSE

Yes, the answer is correct.

 

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In the case of direct tax, the burden can't be shifted by the taxpayer to someone else. These are largely taxes on income or wealth.

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FALSE

 

Direct taxes are regressive in nature

 TRUE

 FALSE

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Direct taxes are progressive, and a tax on income is what we refer to as a direct tax.

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FALSE

 

The Income Tax Act, 1961 came into force on the __________.

 1st day of April, 1961

 1st day of January, 1961

 1st  day of April, 1962

 1st day of January, 1962

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The Income Tax Act, 1961 came into force on the 1st  day of April, 1962.

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1st  day of April, 1962

 

Rates of Income tax are fixed _____?

 By an ordinance

 Under the Income tax act

 By the finance act

 By CBDT

Yes, the answer is correct.

 

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Rates of Income tax are fixed by the finance act, generally announced during budget speech.

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By the finance act

 

A citizen of India who leaves India for the purpose of employment may become resident only if he stays in India at least for_______ days.

 90

 165

 180

 182

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In the event an individual who is a citizen of India or person of Indian origin leaves India for employment during an FY, he will qualify as a resident of India only if he stays in India for 182 days or more.

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182

The salary of Member of Parliament shall be chargeable to tax under the head ?

 Profits and gains from Business or Profession

 Income from other sources

 Salary Income

 Capital gains

Yes, the answer is correct.

 

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Remuneration received by MPs and MLAs is taxable under the head “Income from Other Sources”.

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Income from other sources

 

While computing relief under section 89 in respect of gratuity received after rendering service of more than 5 years but of less than 15 years, the amount of gratuity shall be spread over past? years’ income.

 2

 3

 4

 5

Yes, the answer is correct.

 

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While computing relief under section 89 in respect of gratuity received after rendering service of more than 5 years but of less than 15 years, the amount of gratuity shall be for 2 years.

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2

 

Mr. Ajay is a partner in Ajay Vijay & Co. He is a working partner and as per the terms of partnership deed, he is paid a fixed monthly salary of Rs.30,000. In this case, such salary shall be charged to tax under the head .

 Salaries

 Profits and gains of business or profession

 Other sources

 Capital gains

Yes, the answer is correct.

 

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Profits and gains of business or profession

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Profits and gains of business or profession

 

While computing exemtption from House Rent Allowance, the term “salary” for that purpose includes :

 Basic salary only

 Basic Salary and dearness allowance

 Basic Salary, dearness allowance (if part of retirement benefit)

 Basic Salary, dearness allowance (if part of the retirement benefit) and commission based on percentage of turnover

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Basic Salary, dearness allowance (if part of the retirement benefit) and commission based on percentage of turnover.

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Basic Salary, dearness allowance (if part of the retirement benefit) and commission based on percentage of turnover

 

The value of perquisite to the employee resulting from the use of any movable asset (electronics items) belonging to the employer shall be determined at an asset to the employer.

 15%

 10%

 20%

 40%

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10%

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10%

 

Incomes on which Income tax is not charged are called Exempted incomes

 TRUE

 FALSE

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What is Exempt Income? Any income earned which is not subject to income tax is called exempt income.

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TRUE

 

Incomes absolutely exempt from Tax are listed under Sec 10.

 TRUE

 FALSE

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The exemption under section 10 covers Leave travel allowance (LTA) Agriculture Income, Life Insurance, Gratuity, leave encashment, Transport allowance etc.

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TRUE

 

Advance salary of an employee is taxed in the year _______

 Of receipt

 To which it becomes due

 As decided by the employee

 As decided by the employer

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Advance salary received by an employee is taxed in the year of receipt. However, an employee can claim relief under section 89 in respect of advance salary.

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Of receipt

 

Under section 89, an employee can claim relief from tax payable in respect of ____.

 Arrears of salary

 Bonus

 Commission

 Income from other sources

Yes, the answer is correct.

 

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According to Section 89, if you get salary in arrears or advance in a financial year due to which your total income for the year increases, which in turn increases your taxable income, you can claim for relief under Section 89.

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Arrears of salary

 

Grautiy in the case of employees of________ is fully exempt.

 An organization covered by Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972

 An organization not covered by Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972

 Local Authority

 Public sector undertakings

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Any death-cum-retirement gratuity received by Central and State Government employees, defence employees and employees of a local authority are exempt.

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Local Authority

Section 22 of the Act is the charging section for taxing any income under the head ?

 Income from Other Sources

 House Property

 Profits and gains from Business or Profession

 Capital Gains

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Section 22 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 requires that annual value of any property ,to income-tax, shall be chargeable to income-tax under the head "Income from house".property".

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House Property

 

When the owner let out the house property and tenant used the same for carrying on his own business, then under which head, the rental income in the hands of owner shall be taxable?

 Profit under Business or Profession

 Income from House Property

 Income from Other Sources

 Income from Capital Gains

Yes, the answer is correct.

 

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Income from House Property.

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Income from House Property

 

Gross Annual Value of a self-occupied property is:

 Fair Rent

 Nil

 Expected Rent

 Market Price of Rent

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The gross annual value of a self-occupied house is zero.

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Nil

 

Which element has relevance for determing Gross Annual Value of house property under section 23?

 Sub-Standard Ren

 Standard Rent

 Stressed Rent

 Market Price of Rent

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First step is to calculate the Gross Annual Value which will be higher of Municipal Value or Fair Rental Value, but it cannot exceed the standard rent.

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Standard Rent

 

When the property is not occupied by the individual during the whole previous year due to employment, business or profession carried on at some other place then computation shall be done as if it is property provided few conditions are satisfied:

 Let out

 Self occupied

 Partly let out, partly self-occupied

 Vacant

Yes, the answer is correct.

 

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Self occupied.

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Self occupied

 

House property held for less than 36 months is Short term capital asset.

 TRUE

 FALSE

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Capital asset held for not more than 36 months immediately prior to the date of transfer shall be deemed as short-term capital asset.

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TRUE

 

Personal property tax can be classified as direct tax?

 TRUE

 FALSE

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A direct tax is a tax an individual or organization pays directly to the imposing entity. A taxpayer, for example, pays direct taxes to the government for different purposes, including real property tax, personal property tax, income tax, or taxes on assets.

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TRUE

 

Annual value of a property being building or land appurtenant thereto of which the taxpayer is______, is charged to tax under the head “Income from House Property” provided it is not

 Owner

 Power of attorney holder

 Sub-tenant

 Holder in due course

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Annual value of a property being building or land appurtenant  thereto of which the taxpayer is owner, is charged to tax under the head “Income from House Property”

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Owner

 

Section _______deals with the computation metholodogy when house property is owned by more than one owner.

 26

 22

 27

 28

Yes, the answer is correct.

 

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Section 26

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26

 

Under section 25AA, arrears of rent shall be taxable in the year of________.

 Accrual

 Agreement

 Receipt

 Understanding

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The amount of arrears of rent received from a tenant or the unrealised rent realised subsequently from a tenant, as the case may be, by an assessee shall be deemed to be the income from house property in respect of the financial year in which such rent is received or realised.

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Receipt

Out of the followings which one is not chargeable under the head "PGBP"?

 Income from speculative transaction

 Any sum received for not carrying out any activity in relation to any business

 Dividend income from a Foreign Co.

 Income derived by the trade, professional or similar association from specified services

Yes, the answer is correct.

 

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Dividend received from a foreign company will be included in the total income of the taxpayer and will be charged to tax at the rates applicable to the taxpayer.

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Dividend income from a Foreign Co.

 

Out of followings which one is not a qualifying expenditure for the purpose of claiming deduction under section 35D (Amortisation of preliminary expenses)?

 Expenses in connection with preparation of feasibility report where work is done by assessee himself

 Expenses in connection with market survey where survey is done by a concern who is approved in this behalf by the Board.

 Expenses in connection with preparation of project report where work is done by chartered accountant who is not approved in this behalf by the Board.

 Expenses in connection with drafting of memorandum and articles of association where work is done by company secretary who is not approved in this behalf by the Board.

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Expenses in connection with preparation of project report where work is done by chartered accountant who is not approved in this behalf by the Board.

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Expenses in connection with preparation of project report where work is done by chartered accountant who is not approved in this behalf by the Board.

 

Out of the followings which shall be allowed as deduction while computing income under the head PGBP?

 Securities Transaction Tax

 Income Tax

 Corporate Dividend Tax

 Interest under section 234 A/B/C of the Act

Yes, the answer is correct.

 

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Securities Transaction Tax

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Securities Transaction Tax

 

Out of followings who is not regarded as relative of Individual for the purpose of section 40A(2)?

 Husband

 Brother in Law

 Sister

 Any lineal ascedent or descedent of an Individual

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Brother in law.

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Brother in Law

 

Which compensation may not be chargeable under section 28 of the Act?

 Compensation received by a person for termination of management rights of an Indian company

 Compensation received by a person for termination of management rights of affairs in India of any other company

 Compensation for termination of business agency

 Compensation at the time of voluntary retirement of an employee

Yes, the answer is correct.

 

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Compensation at the time of voluntary retirement of an employee.

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Compensation at the time of voluntary retirement of an employee

 

Any some received under key man insurance policy taken on the life of the employee shall be Taxable under the head Business or profession

 TRUE

 FALSE

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The sum received on such policy (except on the sad event of death of insured person) shall be taxable as income under the head business or other sources. Any sum received under a keyman policy is considered as business income u/s 28 (vi).

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TRUE

 

Perquisite is an example of rent free accomdation?

 TRUE

 FALSE

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In this case the value of the perquisite in respect of rent free accommodation owned by the employer depends upon the salary of the employee.

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TRUE

 

The presumptive taxation scheme of section 44AD can be adopted by ______.

 Resident Individual

 Non-resident Individual

 Private Limited Company

 Limited Liability Partnership Firm

Yes, the answer is correct.

 

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The presumptive taxation scheme of section 44AD can be opted by the resident individual.

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Resident Individual

 

The provisions relating to deduction for expenditure on in house research by companies in special business is contained in section ________.

 35 (2AB)

 35(1) (ii)

 35(2AA)

 35(1)(iii)

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Section 35(1)(iii) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 - Scientific research expenditure - Approved social science or statistical research associations or institutions.

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35(1)(iii)

 

The weighted deduction under various provisions of the head “profits and gains from business or profession" shall not be available from AY________onwards.

 2018-19

 2020-21

 2019-20

 2021-22

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2021-22

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2021-22

Listed equity shares shall be treated as long-term capital assets only if they were held for a period of more than___________ months immediately preceding the date of its transfer.

 12

 24

 36

 48

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if the same is held for more than 12 months immediately preceding the.

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12

 

While measuring the indexed cost of acquisition, _________is irrelevant.

 Cost of acquisition

 Cost inflation index of the year of improvement of capital asset

 Cost inflation index of the year of acquisition of capital asset

 Cost inflation index of the year of transfer of capital asset

Yes, the answer is correct.

 

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Cost inflation index of the year of improvement of capital asset

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Cost inflation index of the year of improvement of capital asset

 

As per section___________ , long-term capital gain arising in excess of Rs. 1 Lakh on transfer of equity shares or units of equity oriented mutual fund or units of business trust is chargeable to tax @ in the hands of any person, if specific conditions are satisfied in this regard

 10(38), 10%

 112A, 20%

 112A, 10%

 111A, 15%

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As per Section 112A, long-term capital gains arising from transfer of an equity share, or a unit of an equity oriented fund or a unit of a business trust shall be taxed at 10% (without indexation) of such capital gains. The tax on capital gains shall be levied in excess of Rs. 1 lakh.

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112A, 10%

 

Generally, long-term capital gain is charged to tax @ __________?

 15%

 25%

 20%

 30%

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20%

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20%

 

To avail the benefit of section 54, the asset transferred shall be _ ___________?

 Short-term capital asset being residential house property

 Long-term capital asset being residential house property

 Any Short-term / long-term capital asset

 Long-term capital asset being commercial property

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The exemption benefit under section 54 is available only to an individual or a Hindu Undivided Family (HUF). The capital asset transferred should be a 'Residential House Property'.

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Long-term capital asset being residential house property

 

Unlisted securities (not being shares) held for not more than 36 months is treated as short- term capital asset.

 TRUE

 FALSE

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According to the provisions of section 2 (42A) of The Income Tax Act, ld AO held that sale of shares of an unlisted company, if held for less than 36 months, the asset is not a long term capital asset' but a short-term capital asset'.

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TRUE

 

To avail the benefit of section 54B, the assessee shall purchase another land within a period of 2 years after the date of transfer of the eligible asset.

 TRUE

 FALSE

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To avail the benefit of section 54B, the assessee shall purchase another land within a period of 2 years after the date of transfer of the eligible asset.

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TRUE

 

Listed securities held for not more than ________, is treated as short-term capital asset.

 12

 24

 36

 48

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12 months

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12

 

Surplus on sale of rural agricultural land is?

 taxable under the head “ Income from Other Sources”

 taxable under the head “ Profits and gains from business or profession”

 not taxable as rural agricultural land is not a capital asset

 taxable only if transferor is a company

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not taxable as rural agricultural land is not a capital asset.

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not taxable as rural agricultural land is not a capital asset

 

Under section 45(2),__________ of the capital asset on the date on which it was_______ shall be deemed ot be the full value of consideration.

 Cost, purchased

 The fair market value, purchased

 The fair market value, converted into stock- in-trade

 Cost, converted into stock-in-trade

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The fair market value, converted into stock- in-trade.

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The fair market value, converted into stock- in-trade

Sum of money received by a person without consideration, the aggregate value of which exceeds_____ during the previous year shall be charged to tax under the head_______.

 Rs. 10,000, Capital Gain

 Rs. 25,000 , Income from other sources

 Rs.50,000, Income from other sources

 Rs. 1,00,000, Profits and gains from business or profession

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Section 56(2)(x) of Income Tax Act, provides that where a person receives any sum of money without consideration, aggregate value of which exceeds Rs 50,000, it shall be chargeable to tax under income from other sources.

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Rs.50,000, Income from other sources

 

If the aggregate value of sum of money received without consideration during the year exceeds Rs. 50,000, then ______shall be charged to tax.

 such sum of money in excess of Rs. 50,000

 such sum of money so received

 such sum of money upto Rs. 50,000

 such sum of money upto Rs. 30,000

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If the aggregate value of gifts received during the year exceeds Rs. 50,000, then total value of all such gifts received during the year will be charged to tax (i.e. the total amount of gift and not the amount in excess of Rs. 50,000).

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such sum of money so received

 

The stamp duty value of immovable property received by a person without consideration shall be charged to tax if the same will exceed _________.

 Rs. 5,00,000

 Rs. 25,000

 Rs. 50,000

 Rs. 50,001

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the stamp duty value/fair market value of the property would be taxable (provided the stamp duty value exceeds Rs. 50,000/-, such difference would be taxable.

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Rs. 50,000

 

If the aggregate fair market value of movable properties received by the taxpayer without consideration during the previous year exceeds Rs. 50,000, then_______ will be charged to tax.

 Fair market value up to Rs. 50,000

 Fair market value in excess of Rs. 50,000

 Entire fair market value

 Below market value

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Entire fair market value.

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Entire fair market value

 

As per section 2(22), dividend does not include ______?

 Any distribution by company to its shareholders which entails the release of the assets of the company to the extent of accumulated profits

 Any distribution by a company to its shareholders at the time of liquidation of a company to the extent of accumulated profits

 Any distribution of debenture (whether with or without interest) to its shareholders to the extent of accumulated profits of the company

 Any payment made by a company out of accumulated profits for buy back of its shares.

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Any payment made by a company out of accumulated profits for buy back of its shares.

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Any payment made by a company out of accumulated profits for buy back of its shares.

 

Income from other sources is a Residuary head of income.

 TRUE

 FALSE

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Any income which is not chargeable to tax under any other heads of income and which is not to be excluded from the total income shall be chargeable to tax as residuary income under the head “Income from Other Sources”.

Accepted Answers:

TRUE

 

Profit on sale of building is not an income from other sources?

 TRUE

 FALSE

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It is charged under "Income from house proeprty".

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TRUE

 

Dividend received from a foreign company is charged to tax under the head_______.

 Profits and gains from Business or Profession

 House Property

 Income from other sources

 Capital gains

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Dividend received from a foreign company will be included in the total income of the taxpayer and will be charged to tax at the rates applicable to the taxpayer.

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Income from other sources

 

As per section 57(iv), _________of interest received on compensation or enhanced compensation is deductible subject to the condition that no other expenditure is deductible against such income.

 25%

 50%

 75%

 100%

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50%

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50%

 

Interest on delayed compensation or enhanced compensation is:

 taxable on accrual basis

 taxable on receipt basis

 exempt from tax

 taxable depending upon the method of accounting adopted by the assessee

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Interest received on enhanced compensation is taxable as Income from other sources as per section Section 57(iv) read with 56(2)(viii).

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taxable on receipt basis

The clubbing provision enumerated under section 60 is applicable if

 there is a revocable transfer of asset

 Income is transferred without transferring asset

 there is an irrevocable transfer of asset

 there  is  a  transfer  of  asset  by  one spouse to another

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Section 60 is applicable if the following conditions are satisfied: The taxpayer owns an asset. The ownership of asset is not transferred by him.

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Income is transferred without transferring asset

 

Out of the followings, which income is to be clubbed with the income of minor’s either parents:

 Income of Rs. 10,000/- earned by minor on account of manual work

 Income of Rs. 25,000/- earned by minor for excellent dance performance in Tagore Hal

 Bank Interest of Rs.35,000/- earned by minor suffering from disability of nature referred to is section 80U

 Bank Interest of Rs. 15,000/- on deposit of Rs. 2,00,000 earned out of his skill and talent

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As per section 64(1A) , income of minor child is clubbed with the income of his/her parent (*). Income of minor child earned on account of manual work or any activity involving application of his/her skill, knowledge, talent, experience, etc. will not be clubbed with the income of his/her parent.

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Bank Interest of Rs. 15,000/- on deposit of Rs. 2,00,000 earned out of his skill and talent

 

In order to claim deduction under some of the provisions of section 80 C to 80 U, one of the conditions is that payment has been made out of income chargeable to tax. Out of the followings sections, to which section this condition is not applicable:

 Section 80 CCC

 Section 80 D

 Section 80 G

 Section 80 E

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Section 80G of the I-T Act allows donations made to specified relief funds and charitable institutions as a deduction from gross total income. ... Also, even on donations to notified entities, you can claim 100% deduction only on donations to a specified list.

Accepted Answers:

Section 80 G

 

Under which section only individual can claim deduction:

 Section 80 C

 Section 80 CCC

 Section 80 D

 Section 80 DD

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Section 80CCC provides a deduction to an individual for any amount paid or deposited in any annuity plan of LIC or any other insurer.

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Section 80 CCC

 

Mr. Khanna would like to insure the life of one of the family members. Mr. Khanna seeks your advice that in whose name policy shall be taken so that he is entitled for deduction under section 80 C.

 Dependant Father

 Dependent Brother-in-law

 Dependent Sister

 Independent Son

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Independent Son

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Independent Son

 

While computing adjusted total income for the purpose of section 80 GG, following shall not be reduced from Gross Total income:

 Long term Capital Gain

 Short Term Capital Gain under section 111A

 Winning from lotteries

 Gift from employee

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If you receive money from winning the lottery, Online/TV game shows etc., it will be taxable under the head Income from other Sources. The income will be taxable at the flat rate of 30% which after adding cess will amount to 31.2%.

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Winning from lotteries

 

Income of previous year is taxed in the immediately following assessment year. However, income of a person leaving India who has no present intention of returning to India is taxed in the previous year itself.

 TRUE

 FALSE

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As a general rule, the income earned in the previous year is taxed only in the assessment year but in the following cases, the income earned is taxed in the same year in which it is earned or received. Such exceptions to the general rule are given in Sections 172 and 174 to 176.

Accepted Answers:

TRUE

 

Any saving made by wife from money received from her husband for household expenses is regarded as income of the wife.

 TRUE

 FALSE

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The amount paid by you to your wife can be considered as gift which shall not attract income tax under the provisions of Income-Tax Act, 1961. However, under clubbing provisions of this Act, any income accrued to her on such amounts would be clubbed in your income and you will have to pay tax on that.

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FALSE

 

The exemption available under section 10(32) of Act while clubbing minor’s income is ______

 Rs. 1,500

 the amount of income clubbed subject to maximum of Rs. 1,500

 Rs. 1200

 Rs 1800

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Section 10(32) of the Act entitles the parent under which the minor's income is being clubbed to avail exemption of Rs. 1500 per child.

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the amount of income clubbed subject to maximum of Rs. 1,500

 

The deduction under section 80QQB of the Income Tax Act is in respect of_________.

 Interest income on debentures

 income by way of royalty of books

 income by way of Royalty from patents

 income from start-up activities

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Income by way of royalty of books

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income by way of royalty of books

The return of income is to be furnished in

 ITNS 281

 Form 26AS

 Form 26Q

 ITR 1 – to 7

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Under the Income-tax Law, different forms of return of income are prescribed for different classes of taxpayers. The return forms are known as ITR forms (Income-tax Return Forms). Thus, the return of income is to be furnished in ITR 1 – to 7.

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ITR 1 – to 7

 

As per section 139(1), filing of returns is compulsory irrespective of whether profit is earned or loss is incurred, in case of -

 companies only

 firms only

 both companies and firms

 All assessees

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both companies and firms

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both companies and firms

 

Interest liability u/s 234B arises towards.

 Non – payment of aggregate advance tax

 Payment of advance tax < 95% of total advance tax payable

 Payment of advance tax < 90% of total advance tax payable

 Payment of advance tax = 90% of total advance tax payable

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Interest under section 234B- Default in payment of Advance Tax: If an assessee who is liable to pay advance tax , but not paid the same or if the advance tax paid by him is less than 90% of the assessed tax, he is liable to pay simple interest at 1% every month or part of a month.

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Payment of advance tax < 90% of total advance tax payable

 

If the payee does not furnish PAN and TDS under section 194, dividends shall be made @________.

 20%

 15%

 10%

 Nil

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Tax is to be deducted at the time of credit of such amount to account of payee or at the time of payment whichever is earlier. Tax is to be deducted at the rate of 10%. If the recipient of income doesn't furnish his PAN to deductor then TDS is to be deducted @ 20%.

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20%

 

The due date for filing of a return of income for a company for Assessment Year 2020-21 is

 31st July, 2020

 30th September, 2020

 31st October, 2020

 31st August, 2020

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Generally , 30th September 2020, if not extended by govt. notification.

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30th September, 2020

 

Completion of Assessment means date of passing assessment orders.

 TRUE

 FALSE

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The assessment is complete when an ASSESSMENT ORDER is passed by the assessing officer.

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TRUE

 

Income tax authorities are grouped into two main wings, Administrative and Judicial.

 TRUE

 FALSE

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Income tax authorities are grouped into two main wings, Administrative and Judicial.

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TRUE

 

_________ is the acknowledgement of filing the return of income.

 ITR – 4

 ITR – V

 Form 26AS

 Form 26QB

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ITR-V is mailed to your inbox by the I-T Department after you have e-filed your return. It is a 1-page verification document you must submit to the Income Tax Department for them to start processing your return.

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ITR – V

 

As per __________ , it is compulsory for companies and firms to file a return of income or loss for every previous year on or before the due date in the prescribed form.

 Section 139 (1)

 Section 139 (2)

 Section 193 (1)

 Section 193 (2)

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According to section 139(1) of the Income Tax Act, an assessee needs to file Income Tax Return (ITR) on or before the due date of filing ITR when the total annual income exceeds the maximum amount, which is not chargeable to income tax.

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Section 139 (1)

 

Belated return can be filed by an assessee earlier or before completion of assessment and __________.

 1 Year

 2 years

 3 years

 4 years

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As per the Income Tax Act, a Revised Return can be filed up to the end of the assessment year or before completion of the assessment, whichever is earlier. This means that an assessee can file a revised return up to one year from the end of the financial year.

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1 Year

Under which commitee GST has designed

 Kelkar Committee

 Narasimham Committee

 Chidambaram  Committee

 Basu Committee

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In 2005, the Kelkar committee recommended rolling out GST as suggested by the 12th Finance Commission.

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Kelkar Committee

 

GST laws are implemented on the recommendations of

 Central Government

 GSTN

 GST Council

 President

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As per Article 279A (4), the GST Council will make recommendations to the Union and the States on important issues related to GST.

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GST Council

 

GST- Goods and Service Tax Act is established under which of the following Amendments of the Constitution of India?

 132nd Amendments of Constitution

 196th Amendments of Constitution

 101st Amendments of Constitution

 77th Amendments of Constitution

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Officially known as The Constitution (One Hundred and First Amendment) Act, 2016, this amendment introduced a national Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India from 1 July 2017.

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101st Amendments of Constitution

 

The rate of IGST is equal to the rate of

 CGST

 SGST

 CGST plus the rate of SGST

 SGST plus UTGST

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The Central and the relevant State Government collect an equal proportion from the total interest rate levied on the concerned goods or services.

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CGST plus the rate of SGST

 

The incidence of tax on tax is called

 Tax Cascading

 Tax Pyramidding

 Tax evasion

 Indirect Tax

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A cascade tax or cascading tax is a system that imposes sales taxes on products at each successive stage in the supply chain from raw material to consumer purchase.

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Tax Cascading

 

GST can be collected by

 Any registered dealer

 Any GST dealer

 Any service provider

 Any dealer

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Any GST dealer

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Any GST dealer

 

In indirect tax, the burden can be shifted to another peroson

 TRUE

 FALSE

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In the case of indirect tax, the burden of tax can be shifted by the taxpayer to someone else.

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TRUE

 

In developing countries, indirect taxation brings more revenue than direct taxation

 TRUE

 FALSE

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Yes, most developing nation has regressive policy of collecting taxes.

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TRUE

 

India has choosen____dual model of dual GST

 USA

 UK

 Japan

 Canada

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India has chosen the Canadian model of dual GST as it has a federal structure where the Centre and states have the powers to levy and collect taxes.

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Canada

 

GST is a _______based tax on consumption of goods and services.

 Duration

 Destination

 Development

 Drive

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GST is a destination based tax and levied at a single point at the time of consumption of goods or services by the ultimate consumer.

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Destination

“Supply” includes import of services, if such import of service

 is for a consideration

 is for a consideration or not

 is for a consideration and in the course or furtherance of business

 is for a consideration and whether or not in the course or furtherance of business

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Services for a consideration, whether or not in the course or furtherance of business is treated as supply. Goods as well as services have been defined in the GST Law.

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is for a consideration and whether or not in the course or furtherance of business

 

Any job work carried out by a job worker on another person’s goods shall be treated as

 Supply of goods

 Supply of services

 Supply of services provided job work is carried out by a job worker without any materia

 Supply of services whether the job work is to be carried out by a job worker with or without any material

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any treatment or process applied to another person goods is to be treated as supply of services.

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Supply of services whether the job work is to be carried out by a job worker with or without any material

 

Which of the following activity is deemed to be supply and liable to GST under the CGST Act, 2017?

 Services by employee to employer

 Functions performed by members of parliament

 Supply of goods by unincorporated association to a member thereof

 Services of funeral

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There are no taxes on funeral services for any religion.

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Services of funeral

 

A supply of a package consisting of canned foods, sweets, chocolates, cakes, dry fruits, aerated drinks and fruit juices when supplied for a single price is

 Mixed supply

 Composite supply

 Commom supply

 Continuous supply

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A supply of a package consisting of canned foods, sweets, chocolates, cakes, dry fruits, aerated drinks and fruit juices when supplied for a single price is a mixed supply.

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Mixed supply

 

A new mobile handset is supplied for Rs.10,000 exchanging an old phone. Without exchange offer the price of handset is Rs 25,000. Market Value of similar phones is Rs.20,000. What is the value of supply?

 Rs 10,000

 Rs 20,000

 Rs 25,000

 Either Rs 25,000 or Rs 20,000

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Rs 25,000

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Rs 25,000

 

Transfer of the title in goods is a supply of goods?

 TRUE

 FALSE

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Any transfer of the title in goods is a supply of goods. Under present law, transfer of title in goods is not a service and hence liable to VAT only. Any transfer of goods or of right in goods or of undivided share in goods without the transfer of title thereof, is a supply of services.

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TRUE

 

Transfer of right in goods or of undivided share in goods ‘without the transfer of title’ is a supply of services?

 TRUE

 FALSE

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Under present law, transfer of title in goods is not a service and hence liable to VAT only.

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TRUE

 

The provisions relating to meaning and scope of supply are contained in --------- of the CGST Act.

 Chapter I

 Chapter II

 Chapter III

 Chapter IV

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The provisions relating to meaning and scope of supply are contained in Chapter III of the Act read with various Schedules given under the said Act.

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Chapter III

 

________ of the CGST Act, 2017 specifies activities to be treated as supply of goods or supply of services.

 Schedule IV

 Chapter II

 Chapter I

 Schedule III

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Transactions Treated as Supply under GST Even If Made Without Consideration. Transactions between related persons and other activities of GST Schedule I will be treated as supply even if made without any consideration.

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Chapter I

 

________refers to receipt of goods or services or both whether by purchase, acquisition or any other means with or without consideration.

 Outward supply

 Inward supply

 Taxable supply

 Non taxable supply

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As per section (67), 'Inward Supply' in relation to a person, shall mean receipt of goods or services or both whether by purchase, acquisition or any other means with or without consideration.

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Inward supply

Input tax credit shall be allowed only against

 Any tax payable

 Output tax

 Composite tax

 Refund

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Input tax credit shall be allowed only against composite tax.

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Composite tax

 

Where the goods are received in lots or instalments input tax credit can be claimed

 upon reciept of first lot

 upon receipt of the last lot

 Any time at the option of the supplier

 after full payment of price

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In the event of goods that are covered under an invoice that is sent on consignment are not received in a single installment but in different lots, the ITC on those goods can only be claimed on the receipt of the last installment/lot.

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upon receipt of the last lot

 

Details of outward supply shall be furnished in

 GSTR 3

 GSTR 2

 GSTR 1A

 GSTR1

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Every registered person required to furnish the details of outward supplies of goods or services or both under section 37, shall furnish such details in FORM GSTR-1 electronically through the Common Portal either directly or through a Facilitation Centre notified by Commissioner.

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GSTR1

 

E-commerce operators should submit return of TCS

 Monthly

 Every 3 months

 Every year

 Monthly and Annually

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E-commerce operators have to file GSTR-8 by 10th of the next month in which the tax was collected. This return will only be filed once the tax collected has been deposited to the respective credit of the government.

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Monthly and Annually

 

If a person liable to be registered has operation in more than one State, he should

 Obtain registration in all states

 obtain registration in any one state

 registration is optional

 Registration not mandatory

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if you carry your business from two different locations, you need to obtain a separate GST registration for each individual location.

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Obtain registration in all states

 

Whether definition of Inputs includes capital goods

 TRUE

 FALSE

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Input means any goods other than capital goods and which are used or intended to be used in the course or furtherance of business.

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TRUE

 

Is Input tax fully restricted in case of switchover from taxable to exempt supplies

 TRUE

 FALSE

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In case of switchover from taxable to exempt transactions or from Regular to composition, input tax credit is fully restricted.

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TRUE

 

Input tax credit shall be allowed only on the support of

 Delivery note

 Payment slip

 Credit note

 Tax invoice

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A tax invoice is an invoice sent by the registered dealer to the purchaser showing the amount of tax payable.

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Tax invoice

 

TAN refers to

 Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number

 Tax acknowldegemet number

 Tax accouting Number

 Tax Assessement Number

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Tax Deduction Account Number or Tax Collection Account Number is a 10-digit alpha- numeric number issued by the Income-tax Department.

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Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number

 

The proper officer may assess the tax liability on the basis of available information, evidences which is called

 Best judgement assessment

 Provisional assessment

 Self assessment

 Protective assessmen

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In the best judgment assessment, an assessing officer assesses based on his reasoning and using the information available. The assessment will be made without any having any bias.

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Best judgement assessment

 

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