Which of the following is not a tax?

Which of the following is not a tax? Correct Answer MAT

The correct answer is MAT.

  • MAT is not a tax.​

Key Points

  • Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) is a provision in direct tax laws.
    • In order to bring zero-tax paying companies under the ambit of income tax, to improve accountability, to ensure that companies pay the minimum amount of tax to the government, a scheme called Minimum Alternate Tax was introduced in 1988 by the Government of India. A concept was introduced.
    • When the taxable income computed as per I-T provisions is found to be less than 15.5 per cent (surcharge and cess as applicable) minimum alternate tax is levied.
    • The tax payable for the financial year, 2019-2020 is calculated at 15% (earlier 18.5%) on a book of profit (cess and surcharge applicable)​

Additional Information​

Name             Details
GST
  • Goods and Service Tax is a comprehensive, multistage, destination-based tax.
  • It is an indirect tax used in India on the supply of Goods and Service Tax.
VAT
  • Value Added Tax is levied on the price of the product or service at each stage of production, distribution, or sale to the end consumer.
  • It is assessed incrementally.

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