How to compute Income Tax Liability ? – Compilation of Frequently Asked Questions on computing Income Tax liability of an Individual Other important Income Tax 2014-15 related articles: Income Tax Exemptions available to Salaried Employees in 2014-15 Instant Income Tax Calculator 2014-15 (Assessment year 2015-16) How to use new GConnect Income Tax Calculator 2014-15 ? 1. Under how many heads the income of a taxpayer is classified? Section 14 of the Income-tax Act has classified the income of a taxpayer under five different heads of income, viz.: Salaries Income from house property Profits and gains of business or profession Capital gains Income from other sources 2. What is gross total income? Total income of a taxpayer from all the heads of income (as discussed in previous FAQ) is referred to as Gross Total Income. 3. What is the difference between gross total income and total income? Section 80C to 80U provides certain deductions which can be claimed from Gross Total Income (GTI). After claiming these deductions from GTI, the income remaining is called as Total Income. In other words, GTI less Deductions (under section 80C to 80U) = Total Income (TI). Total income can also be understood as taxable income. Following table gives a better understanding of the difference between GTI and TI : Computation of gross total income and Taxable Income Particulars Amount Income from salary XXXXX Income from house property XXXXX Profits and gains of business or profession XXXXX Capital gains XXXXX Income from other sources XXXXX Gross Total Income XXXXX Less : Deductions under Chapter VI-A (i.e. under section 80C to 80U) (XXXXX) Total Income (i.e., taxable income) XXXXX Note : Inter source losses, inter head losses, brought forward losses, unabsorbed depreciation, etc., (if any) will have to be adjusted (as per the Income-tax Law) while computing the gross total income. 4. How to round off total income before computing tax liability? As per section 288 A, total income computed in accordance with the provisions of the Income-tax Law, shall be rounded off to the nearest multiple of ten. Following points should be kept in mind while rounding off the total income: First any part of rupee consisting of any paisa should be ignored. After ignoring paisa, if such amount is not in multiples of ten, and last figure in that amount is five or more, the amount shall be increased to the next higher amount which is in multiple of ten and if the last figure is less than five, the amount shall be reduced to the next lower amount which is in multiple of ten and the amount so rounded off shall be deemed to be the total income of the taxpayer. Illustration for better understanding If the taxable income of Mr. Keshav is Rs. 2,52,844.99, then first paisa shall be ignored, i.e., 0.99 paisa shall be ignored) and the remaining amount of Rs. 2,52,844 shall be rounded off to Rs. 2,52,840 (since last figure is less than five). If the total income is Rs. 2,52,845 or Rs. 2,52,846.01, then it shall be rounded off to Rs. 2,52,850 (since the last figure is five or above). 5. Can I claim deduction for my personal and household expenditure while calculating my taxable income or profit? No, you cannot claim deduction of personal expenses while computing the taxable income. While computing income under various heads, deduction can be claimed only for those expenses which are provided under the Income-tax Act. 6. Is there any limit of income below which I need not pay tax? At this moment (i.e., for the financial year 2014-15) Individual, HUF, AOP, and BOI having income below Rs. 2,50,000 need not pay any Income-tax. In respect of resident individuals of the age of 60 years and above but below 80 years, the basic exemption limit is Rs. 3,00,000 and in respect of resident individuals of 80 years and above, the limit is Rs. 5,00,000. For other categories of persons such as co-operative societies, firms, companies and local authorities, no basic exemption limit exists and, hence, they have to pay taxes on their entire income chargeable to tax. 7. How to compute the total tax liability? After ascertaining the total income, i.e., income liable to tax, the next step is to compute the tax liability for the year. Tax liability is to be computed by applying the rates prescribed in this regard. For rates of tax, refer “Tax Rate” section. Following table will help in understanding the manner of computation of the total tax liability of the taxpayer. Computation of total income and tax liability for the year Particulars Amount Income from salary XXXXX Income from house property XXXXX Profits and gains of business or profession XXXXX Capital gains XXXXX Income from other sources XXXXX Gross Total Income XXXXX Less : Deductions under Chapter VI-A (i.e., under section 80C to 80U)) (XXXXX) Total Income (i.e., taxable income) XXXXX Tax on total income to be computed at the applicable rates (for rates of tax, refer “Tax Rate” section) XXXXX Less : Rebate under section 87A (discussed in later FAQ) (XXXXX) Tax Liability After Rebate XXXXX Add: Surcharge (discussed in later FAQ) XXXXX Tax Liability After Surcharge XXXXX Add: Education cess @ 2% on tax liability after surcharge XXXXX Add: Secondary and higher education cess @ 1% on tax liability after surcharge XXXXX Tax liability before rebate under sections 86, section 89, sections 90, 90A and 91 (if any) (*) XXXXX Less : Rebate under sections 86, section 89, sections 90, 90A and 91(if any) (*) (XXXXX) Tax liability for the year before pre-paid taxes XXXXX Less: Prepaid taxes in the form of TDS, TCS and advance tax (XXXXX) Tax payable/Refundable XXXXX (*) Rebate under section 86 is available to a member of association of persons (AOP) or body of individuals (BOI) in respect of income received by such member from the AOP/BOI. Rebate (i.e., relief) under section 89 is available to a salaried employee in respect of sum received towards arrears of salary, gratuity, etc. Rebate under sections 90, 90A and 91 is available to a taxpayer in respect of double taxed income, i.e., income which is taxed in India as well as abroad. Note : For provisions relating to Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) in case of corporate taxpayers and Alternate Minimum Tax (AMT) in case of non-corporate taxpayers refer tutorial on “MAT/AMT”. 8. How to round off the tax liability? As per section 288B, tax payable by the taxpayer or tax refundable to the taxpayer shall be rounded off to the nearest multiple of ten, following points should be kept in mind while rounding off the tax : First any part of rupee consisting of any paisa should be ignored. After ignoring paisa, if such amount is not a multiples of ten, and the last figure in that amount is five or more, the amount shall be increased to the next higher amount which is a multiple of ten and if the last figure is less than five, the amount shall be reduced to the next lower amount which is a multiple of ten; and the amount so rounded off shall be deemed to be the tax payable by the taxpayer or refundable to the taxpayer. Illustration for better understanding If the tax liability or refund due to Mr. Keshav is Rs. 2,52,844.99, then first paisa shall be ignored, (i.e., 0.99 paisa shall be ignored) and the remaining amount of Rs. 2,52,844 shall be rounded off to Rs. 2,52,840 (since last figure is less than five). If the tax liability or refund due is Rs. 2,52,845 or Rs. 2,52,846.01, then it shall be rounded off to Rs. 2,52,850 (since the last figure is five or above). 9. What is rebate under section 87A and who can claim it? An individual who is resident in India and whose total income does not exceed Rs. 5,00,000 is entitled to claim rebate under section 87A. Rebate under section 87A is available in the form of deduction from the tax liability. Rebate under section 87A will be lower of 100% of income-tax liability or Rs. 2,000. In other words, if the tax liability exceeds Rs. 2,000, rebate will be available to the extent of Rs. 2,000 only and no rebate will be available if the total income (i.e. taxable income) exceeds Rs. 5,00,000. Illustration for better understanding Mr. Raja (age 35 and resident in India) is a salaried employee. His taxable salary for the year 2014-15 amounted to Rs. 5,84,000. He has deposited Rs. 94,000 in public provident fund untitled for deduction under section 80C. The employer has deducted tax of Rs. 22,660 from his salary. What will be his tax liability for the year? Particulars Amount Income from salary 5,84,000 Income from house property Nil Profits and gains of business or profession Nil Capital gains Nil Income from other sources Nil Gross Total Income 5,84,000 Less : Deductions under section 80C on account of investment in PPF 94,000 Total Income (i.e., taxable income) 4,90,000 Tax on taxable income to be computed by applying the applicable rates (*) 24,000 Less : Rebate under section 87A (**) 2,000 Tax Liability After Rebate 22,000 Add: Surcharge ($) Nil Tax Liability After Surcharge 22,000 Add: Education cess @ 2% on tax liability after surcharge 440 Add: Secondary and higher education cess @ 1% on tax liability after surcharge 220 Tax liability before rebate under sections 86, section 89, sections 90, 90A and 91 (if any) 22,660 Less : Rebate under sections 86, section 89, sections 90, 90A and 91 (if any) Nil Tax Liability for the Year Before Pre-paid Taxes 22,660 Less: Prepaid taxes in the form of TDS 22,660 Tax payable/Refundable Nil (*) The tax rates for the financial year 2014-15 applicable to an individual below the age of 60 years are as follows : Nil upto income of Rs. 2,50,000 10% for income above Rs. 2,50,000 but upto Rs. 5,00,000 20% for income above Rs. 5,00,000 but upto Rs. 10,00,000 30% for income above Rs. 10,00,000. Apart from above, education cess @ 2% and secondary and higher education cess @ 1% will be levied on the amount of income-tax. Applying the above normal tax rates, tax on income (before cess) will come to Rs. 24,000. (**) Rebate under section 87A will be Rs. 2,000, being lower of following : (a) Tax on total income, i.e., Rs. 24,000; or (b) Rs. 2,000 ($) Surcharge is levied @ 10% on the amount of income-tax where the total income of the taxpayer exceeds Rs. 1 crore. In this case, the total income is below Rs. 1 crore and, hence, no surcharge will be levied. Illustration for better understanding Mr. Kapoor (age 35 years and resident in India) is running a medical store. Taxable business income for the year amounted to Rs. 5,84,000. He does not have any other income. He deposited Rs. 50,000 in public provident fund. Can he claim rebate under section 87A? Rebate under section 87A is available to an individual who is resident in India and whose total income does not exceed Rs. 5,00,000. In this case, the gross total income of Mr. Kapoor is Rs. 5,84,000 and he has deposited Rs. 50,000 in PPF and, hence, total income i.e. taxable income will come to Rs. 5,34,000 (Rs. 5,84,000 less Rs. 50,000). Rebate under section 87A is available only if the total income does not exceed Rs. 5,00,000. In this case, the total income exceeds Rs. 5,00,000 and, hence, he cannot claim rebate under section 87A. Source : Incometaxindia.gov.in
Posted on: Fri, 12 Dec 2014 03:07:12 +0000
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