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Taxation of Salaries and Wages: Structure and Rates

Description: This quiz is designed to test your understanding of the structure and rates of taxation of salaries and wages in India.
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Which of the following is not a component of gross salary?

  1. Basic Salary

  2. Dearness Allowance

  3. House Rent Allowance

  4. Conveyance Allowance


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Conveyance Allowance is not a component of gross salary, as it is a reimbursement of expenses incurred by an employee for transportation.

What is the maximum limit for exemption under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, 1961?

  1. Rs. 1,50,000

  2. Rs. 2,50,000

  3. Rs. 1,00,000

  4. Rs. 2,00,000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The maximum limit for exemption under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, 1961 is Rs. 1,50,000.

Which of the following is not a deduction allowed under Section 80D of the Income Tax Act, 1961?

  1. Medical Insurance Premium

  2. Preventive Health Check-up

  3. Hospitalization Expenses

  4. Tuition Fees


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tuition Fees is not a deduction allowed under Section 80D of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

What is the rate of tax applicable to the income slab of Rs. 5,00,001 to Rs. 10,00,000?

  1. 20%

  2. 30%

  3. 10%

  4. 40%


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The rate of tax applicable to the income slab of Rs. 5,00,001 to Rs. 10,00,000 is 20%.

Which of the following is not a type of tax deduction at source (TDS)?

  1. TDS on Salary

  2. TDS on Rent

  3. TDS on Interest

  4. TDS on Dividends


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

TDS on Rent is not a type of tax deduction at source (TDS).

What is the due date for filing Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for salaried individuals?

  1. July 31st

  2. August 31st

  3. September 30th

  4. October 31st


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The due date for filing Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for salaried individuals is July 31st.

Which of the following is not a benefit of filing Income Tax Returns (ITRs) on time?

  1. Refund of excess tax paid

  2. Avoidance of penalties

  3. Carry forward of losses

  4. Claiming tax deductions and exemptions


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Carry forward of losses is not a benefit of filing Income Tax Returns (ITRs) on time.

What is the maximum limit for deduction under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961?

  1. 10% of Gross Total Income

  2. 5% of Gross Total Income

  3. 15% of Gross Total Income

  4. 20% of Gross Total Income


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The maximum limit for deduction under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961 is 10% of Gross Total Income.

Which of the following is not a type of tax rebate available to salaried individuals?

  1. Rebate under Section 87A

  2. Rebate under Section 80C

  3. Rebate under Section 80D

  4. Rebate under Section 80G


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rebate under Section 80C is not a type of tax rebate available to salaried individuals.

What is the rate of tax applicable to the income slab of Rs. 2,50,001 to Rs. 5,00,000?

  1. 5%

  2. 10%

  3. 15%

  4. 20%


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The rate of tax applicable to the income slab of Rs. 2,50,001 to Rs. 5,00,000 is 5%.

Which of the following is not a component of net salary?

  1. Basic Salary

  2. Dearness Allowance

  3. House Rent Allowance

  4. Provident Fund


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Provident Fund is not a component of net salary, as it is a deduction from gross salary.

What is the maximum limit for deduction under Section 80E of the Income Tax Act, 1961?

  1. Rs. 50,000

  2. Rs. 1,00,000

  3. Rs. 75,000

  4. Rs. 25,000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The maximum limit for deduction under Section 80E of the Income Tax Act, 1961 is Rs. 50,000.

Which of the following is not a type of tax credit available to salaried individuals?

  1. Credit for TDS

  2. Credit for Advance Tax

  3. Credit for Self-Assessment Tax

  4. Credit for Foreign Tax


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Credit for Foreign Tax is not a type of tax credit available to salaried individuals.

What is the rate of tax applicable to the income slab of Rs. 10,00,001 and above?

  1. 30%

  2. 40%

  3. 20%

  4. 50%


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The rate of tax applicable to the income slab of Rs. 10,00,001 and above is 30%.

Which of the following is not a type of tax surcharge applicable to salaried individuals?

  1. Education Cess

  2. Health and Education Cess

  3. Social Welfare Cess

  4. Senior Citizen Cess


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Senior Citizen Cess is not a type of tax surcharge applicable to salaried individuals.

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