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As per the Budget 2019-20, which among the following is the single largest source of income of the Government of India, contributing 21 paise to each rupee earned?1. Custom duties2. Service tax3. Non-tax revenue4. Corporation tax

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : Corporation tax

The correct answer is Corporation tax.

  • Corporate tax
    • Corporate tax is the single largest source of income to the government of India.
    • According to the Budget for 2019-20 presented in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Goods and Services Tax collections will contribute 19 paise in every rupee revenue.
    • Corporation tax is the single largest source of income, contributing 21 paise to each rupee earned.
    • Corporate tax rates vary widely by country, leading some corporations to shield earnings within offshore subsidiaries or to redomicile within countries with lower tax rates.

  • Custom duties
    • Customs duty refers to the tax imposed on goods when they are transported across international borders. 
    • It is the tax that is levied on the import and export of goods. 
    • The government uses this duty to raise its revenues, safeguard domestic industries, and regulate the movement of goods.
  • Service tax
    • Service tax is a tax levied by the government on service providers on certain services.
  • Non-tax revenue
    • Non-tax revenue is the recurring income earned by the government from sources other than taxes.


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