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Posted on 14 April 2013
Dividend paid by pvt company is taxable in the hands of the company at the rate of 15% plus a surcharge of 5% followed by edu cess of 2% and sec edu cess at rate of 1%. The dividend received from domestic company is exempt in the hands of receiver u/s 10(34).
The surcharge of 5% ll be applicable only if the total income of the company exceeds Rs.1crore.
Ex: X pvt ltd wishes to pay a dividend of Rs.1,00,000. If its tot inc is
i) 50,00,000
ii)1,40,00,000 what would be the tax to be paid by the company?
Ans: Please find the attached excel sheet.