India's tax system is divided into Direct Taxes and Indirect Taxes, governed by the Income Tax Department (for direct taxes) and GST Council (for indirect taxes). Here's a clear breakdown to help you understand

 India's tax system is divided into Direct Taxes and Indirect Taxes, governed by the Income Tax Department (for direct taxes) and GST Council (for indirect taxes). Here's a clear breakdown to help you understand:


ЁЯЗоЁЯЗ│ TAX SYSTEM IN INDIA — Overview

1. Direct Taxes

These are paid directly by individuals and businesses on income or profit.

ЁЯФ╣ a. Income Tax

  • Applies to: Individuals, HUFs (Hindu Undivided Families), partnerships, LLPs, and companies.

  • Based on: Annual income or profits.

  • Rates vary: Based on income slabs and tax regime chosen (Old vs. New).

ЁЯз╛ Income Tax Slabs (FY 2025–26 – New Regime):
Income Range Tax Rate
₹0 – ₹3,00,000 Nil
₹3,00,001 – ₹6,00,000 5%
₹6,00,001 – ₹9,00,000 10%
₹9,00,001 – ₹12,00,000 15%
₹12,00,001 – ₹15,00,000 20%
₹15,00,001 and above 30%
  • Old Regime allows deductions (80C, 80D, HRA, etc.), while New Regime has lower rates but fewer deductions.

  • Due date for individual filing: July 31 (AY 2025–26 for FY 2024–25)

ЁЯФ╣ b. Corporate Tax

  • Domestic company: 25% (if turnover < ₹400 crore), 30% otherwise.

  • Foreign company: 40%

  • Concessional rates: New manufacturing companies – 15% (subject to conditions)

ЁЯФ╣ c. Capital Gains Tax

  • Tax on profit from selling property, stocks, gold, etc.

    • Short-Term (STCG): Higher rate (e.g., 15% on stocks)

    • Long-Term (LTCG): 10% or 20% with indexation

ЁЯФ╣ d. Other Direct Taxes

  • Securities Transaction Tax (STT)

  • Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT) — abolished; now taxed in hands of recipients

  • Wealth Tax — abolished


2. Indirect Taxes

These are paid indirectly via goods and services purchased.

ЁЯФ╣ a. Goods and Services Tax (GST) — Unified tax system in India

GST Type Levy
CGST Central Govt share
SGST State Govt share (intra-state)
IGST For inter-state transactions

ЁЯФ╕ GST Rates (as of 2025):

Goods/Services Rate
Essential items (milk, cereals) 0%
Basic goods (packaged food, etc.) 5%
Standard items (apparel, electronics) 12%–18%
Luxury goods, sin goods (cars, tobacco) 28%+ Cess
  • GST is applicable to: Businesses with turnover above threshold (₹20L for services, ₹40L for goods).

  • GST filing: Monthly/quarterly via GSTN portal


ЁЯСи‍ЁЯСй‍ЁЯСз‍ЁЯСж Who Pays Taxes in India?

Category Tax Applicable
Salaried individuals Income Tax (TDS deducted monthly)
Business owners Income Tax + GST
Freelancers Income Tax + GST (if turnover > threshold)
Companies Corporate Tax + GST

ЁЯзо Key Tax Deductions (Old Regime only)

Section Deduction Allowed
80C ₹1.5 lakh (LIC, PPF, ELSS, home loan principal)
80D ₹25k–₹50k (health insurance)
24(b) ₹2 lakh (home loan interest)
80G Donations to charities
10(14) HRA exemption

ЁЯУ▒ How to File Taxes (Income Tax Return - ITR)?

  1. Register on https://www.incometax.gov.in

  2. Link PAN–Aadhaar

  3. Choose appropriate ITR Form (ITR-1 for most salaried)

  4. Use Form 26AS and AIS/TIS for income details

  5. Claim deductions (if any)

  6. Verify & e-file before due date


ЁЯФФ Penalties & Notices

  • Late filing: ₹1,000–₹5,000 penalty

  • Non-filing or misreporting: Hefty fines + prosecution

  • Scrutiny notices: Possible for high-value transactions or mismatched returns



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([Uvari Anthoniyar |][1]) * In the **1530s**, Portuguese and Spanish missionaries had strong influence and many coastal people converted to Catholicism. Among converts, Portuguese surnames such as “Fernando” were adopted. ([Uvari Anthoniyar |][1]) * Legend: a Portuguese ship’s crew fell ill with cholera; a carpenter carved a statue of St. Anthony, they were healed, and when the ship docked in Uvari, the statue was kept in a hut in the village. ([Uvari Anthoniyar |][1]) * Over time, the place of worship evolved: from a hut, then a church, then a recognized *Shrine*. ([Uvari Anthoniyar |][1]) * Two major yearly feast celebrations: one from **1-13 June**, and another in **late January or early February** including a 13-day celebration starting three Sundays before Ash Wednesday. ([Uvari Anthoniyar |][1]) 2. **St. Anthony’s Shrine, Kachchatheevu (Sri Lanka)** * Known locally in Tamil as *Anthoniyar Koil*. 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