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Corporate Tax: Computation and Assessment

Description: This quiz covers the computation and assessment of corporate tax in India. It includes questions on various aspects of corporate taxation, such as taxable income, deductions, exemptions, and tax rates.
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What is the basic corporate tax rate in India?

  1. 22%

  2. 30%

  3. 35%

  4. 40%


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The basic corporate tax rate in India is 30%.

Which of the following is not a deductible expense for the purpose of computing corporate tax?

  1. Salaries and wages

  2. Rent

  3. Interest

  4. Dividends


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dividends are not a deductible expense for the purpose of computing corporate tax.

What is the maximum rate of depreciation that can be claimed on plant and machinery?

  1. 15%

  2. 25%

  3. 30%

  4. 40%


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The maximum rate of depreciation that can be claimed on plant and machinery is 25%.

Which of the following is not an exempt income for the purpose of corporate tax?

  1. Agricultural income

  2. Income from lottery

  3. Income from dividends

  4. Income from capital gains


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Income from lottery is not an exempt income for the purpose of corporate tax.

What is the due date for filing corporate tax returns?

  1. 30th September

  2. 31st October

  3. 30th November

  4. 31st December


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The due date for filing corporate tax returns is 31st October.

Which of the following is not a penalty for late filing of corporate tax returns?

  1. Fine

  2. Interest

  3. Imprisonment

  4. Cancellation of PAN


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cancellation of PAN is not a penalty for late filing of corporate tax returns.

What is the rate of interest payable on corporate tax arrears?

  1. 1%

  2. 2%

  3. 3%

  4. 4%


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The rate of interest payable on corporate tax arrears is 1%.

Which of the following is not a method of computing corporate tax liability?

  1. Regular assessment

  2. Self-assessment

  3. Provisional assessment

  4. Summary assessment


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Summary assessment is not a method of computing corporate tax liability.

What is the time limit for filing an appeal against a corporate tax assessment order?

  1. 30 days

  2. 60 days

  3. 90 days

  4. 120 days


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The time limit for filing an appeal against a corporate tax assessment order is 60 days.

Which of the following is not a ground for filing an appeal against a corporate tax assessment order?

  1. Error in calculation

  2. Mistake of law

  3. Misapplication of facts

  4. Change in law


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Change in law is not a ground for filing an appeal against a corporate tax assessment order.

What is the highest appellate authority for corporate tax matters?

  1. Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals)

  2. Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT)

  3. High Court

  4. Supreme Court


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Supreme Court is the highest appellate authority for corporate tax matters.

Which of the following is not a type of corporate tax audit?

  1. Regular audit

  2. Special audit

  3. Limited scrutiny audit

  4. Risk-based audit


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Limited scrutiny audit is not a type of corporate tax audit.

What is the time limit for completing a corporate tax audit?

  1. 6 months

  2. 9 months

  3. 12 months

  4. 15 months


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The time limit for completing a corporate tax audit is 12 months.

Which of the following is not a consequence of non-compliance with corporate tax laws?

  1. Penalty

  2. Interest

  3. Imprisonment

  4. Cancellation of GST registration


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cancellation of GST registration is not a consequence of non-compliance with corporate tax laws.

What is the objective of corporate tax audits?

  1. To verify the accuracy of the corporate tax return

  2. To detect tax evasion

  3. To ensure compliance with corporate tax laws

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The objective of corporate tax audits is to verify the accuracy of the corporate tax return, to detect tax evasion, and to ensure compliance with corporate tax laws.

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