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The Income-tax Act, 1961

The Income-tax Act, 1961 is the legislation that governs the collection, administration, and enforcement of income tax in India.

Income Tax Tax Liability Exemptions Deductions Penalties Central Board Of Direct Taxes

Summary

The Income-tax Act, 1961 is the legislation that governs the collection, administration, and enforcement of income tax in India. The act provides the legal framework for determining the tax liability of individuals, companies, and other entities. It sets out the various rules and regulations governing the calculation of income, exemptions, deductions, and penalties. The act also establishes the powers of the Central Board of Direct Taxes, which is responsible for administering and enforcing the provisions of the act. The Income-tax Act, 1961 has been amended several times over the years, with the most recent amendment being made in 2021.

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1 Section 1: Short Title, Extent And Commencement Open
2 Section 2: Definitions Open
3 Section 3: Previous Year Defined Open
4 Section 4: Charge Of Income-Tax Open
5 Section 5: Scope Of Total Income Open
6 Section 5A: Apportionment Of Income Between Spouses Governed By Portuguese Civil Code Open
7 Section 6: Residence In India Open
8 Section 7: Income Deemed To Be Received Open
9 Section 8: Dividend Income Open
10 Section 9: Income Deemed To Accrue Or Arise In India Open
11 Section 9A: Certain Activities Not To Constitute Business Connection In India Open
12 Section 10: Incomes Not Included In Total Income Open
13 Section 10A: Special Provision In Respect Of Newly Established Undertakings In Free Trade Zone, Etc Open
14 Section 10Aa: Special Provisions In Respect Of Newly Established Units In Special Economic Zones Open
15 Section 10B: Special Provisions In Respect Of Newly Established Hundred Per Cent Export-Oriented Undertakings Open
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