Budget 2024: What is direct tax and why is it important

Updated : Jan 29, 2024 17:01
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Editorji News Desk

In the landscape of the Budget, direct taxes take centre stage, impacting individuals and businesses alike.

A direct tax is one that you pay directly on your income or earnings. This encompasses various streams, from the income you receive through your job to the rent generated from a property and the proceeds from selling real estate.

What makes direct taxes unique is their progressive structure – the more you earn, the higher the amount you contribute to the government coffers. 

A direct tax is made without any intermediaries. It is levied and directly paid by the individuals or entities to the government.

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