Which among the following taxes is NOT imposed on goods and services?

Which among the following taxes is NOT imposed on goods and services? Correct Answer Gift tax

The correct answer is the Gift tax.

Key Points

  • The gift tax was first introduced in 1958.
  • The gift tax was levied on all donations except the one given by the charitable institution’s government companies and private companies. 
  • Gifts up to Rs 50,000 per annum were exempt from tax in India.
  • In addition, gifts from specific relatives like parents, spouses, and siblings are also exempt from tax. 
  • Gifts in other cases are taxable. 
  • Tax on gifts in India falls under the purview of the Income Tax Act as there is no specific gift tax after the Gift Tax Act, 1958 was repealed in 1998.

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