Direct tax collection stands at Rs. 14.71 lakh crore, records 24.58% growth



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Direct tax collections have shown significant growth, reaching Rs. 14.71 lakh crore up to January 10, 2023. This represents a 24.58% increase compared to the same period last year. Net collections, after accounting for refunds, stand at Rs. 12.31 lakh crore, marking a 19.55% rise and achieving 86.68% of the total budget estimates for the fiscal year 2022-23.

Direct Tax Collections for F.Y. 2022-23 up to 10.01.2023

Gross collections at Rs. 14.71 lakh crore 24.58% higher than the corresponding period of last year

Net collection 86.68% of the total Budget Estimates of Direct Taxes for F.Y. 2022-23

Direct Tax Collection Soars to Rs. 14.71 Lakh Crore

The provisional figures of Direct Tax collections up to 10th January, 2023 continue to register steady growth. Direct Tax collections up to 10th January, 2023 show that gross collections are at Rs. 14.71 lakh crore which is 24.58% higher than the gross collections for the corresponding period of last year. Direct Tax collection, net of refunds, stands at Rs. 12.31 lakh crore which is 19.55 % higher than the net collections for the corresponding period of last year. This collection is 86.68% of the total Budget Estimates of Direct Taxes for F.Y. 2022-23.

So far as the growth rate for Corporate Income Tax (CIT) and Personal Income Tax (PIT) in terms of gross revenue collections is concerned, the growth rate for CIT is 19.72% while that for PIT (including STT) is 30.46%. After adjustment of refunds, the net growth in CIT collections is 18.33% and that in PIT collections is 21.64% (PIT only)/ 20.97% (PIT including STT).

Refunds amounting to Rs. 2.40 lakh crore have been issued during 1st April, 2022 to 10th January 2023, which are 58.74% higher than refunds issued during the same period in the preceding year.

FAQ :

The gross direct tax collection up to January 10, 2023, stands at Rs. 14.71 lakh crore.

The gross collection of Rs. 14.71 lakh crore is 24.58% higher than the corresponding period of the previous year.

Net direct tax collection, after deducting refunds, is Rs. 12.31 lakh crore, showing a 19.55% increase from the previous year.

The net collection of Rs. 12.31 lakh crore represents 86.68% of the total Budget Estimates for Direct Taxes for FY 2022-23.

The gross revenue collection for CIT shows a growth rate of 19.72%, while PIT (including STT) has a growth rate of 30.46%.

Refunds amounting to Rs. 2.40 lakh crore have been issued between April 1, 2022, and January 10, 2023, which is 58.74% higher than the same period last year.




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