Tax collections have risen mainly on robust advance tax mopup
Previously, the IT Act exempted the amount received by way of bonuses under a life insurance policy. Now, following these regulations, no life insuran
Refunds from the IT Department can be obtained only if income tax returns have been filed
Direct tax collection rose 74% to ₹ 5.70 lakh crore in the same period
The gross collection of direct taxes, before factoring in the refunds, for the FY 2021-22 stood at Rs 6,45,679 crore
Non-tax revenue collection dropped 36% to Rs 2.08 lakh crore in 2020-21 from over Rs 3.27 lakh crore in 2019-20
Reasons for the increase in the tax collections include the revival of economic activities and positive sentiments among taxpayers.
Gross collection of direct taxes for this fiscal stood at Rs 2.16 lakh crore, versus Rs 1.37 lakh crore in corresponding period of last year
Individual taxpayers contribute their share during the pandemic, job losses and pay cut