How to Calculate Surcharge on Income Tax?
Surcharge on income tax in India is an additional tax that is levied on top of the regular income tax. It is a percentage of the income tax payable, and is calculated based on the taxpayer’s income.
The surcharge rates for the financial year 2023-24 are as follows:
- Surcharge on income tax payable up to Rs. 50 lakh: Nil
- Surcharge on income tax payable exceeding Rs. 50 lakh but not exceeding Rs. 1 crore: 10%
- Surcharge on income tax payable exceeding Rs. 1 crore but not exceeding Rs. 2 crore: 15%
- Surcharge on income tax payable exceeding Rs. 2 crore: 25%
To calculate the surcharge on income tax, first calculate the income tax payable. Then, apply the applicable surcharge rate to the income tax payable to arrive at the amount of surcharge payable.
For example, let’s say that a taxpayer’s total income is Rs. 60 lakh. The income tax payable on this income is Rs. 18 lakh. The surcharge on income tax payable is 10% of Rs. 18 lakh, which is Rs. 1.8 lakh. Therefore, the total tax payable by the taxpayer is Rs. 18 lakh + Rs. 1.8 lakh = Rs. 19.8 lakh.
It is important to note that the surcharge on income tax is applicable to both individual taxpayers and corporate taxpayers. However, there are some exceptions to this rule. For example, surcharge is not applicable to taxpayers who are below the age of 60 years and whose income is below the taxable limit.
Surcharge on income tax is a significant source of revenue for the government of India. It is used to fund various social and economic programs.
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