Net Direct Tax collections for FY 2021-22 grows more than 100%



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Net Direct Tax collections for the financial year 2021-22 have demonstrated remarkable growth, exceeding 100% compared to the previous year. Despite the economic disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, collections reached £1,85,871 crore as of June 15, 2021, a significant increase from £92,762 crore in the prior year. This impressive performance includes Corporation Tax and Personal Income Tax, with Advance Tax collections alone showing a 146% rise.

Advance Tax collections for F.Y. 2021-22 stand at Rs. 28,780 crore which shows a growth of approximately 146%

Net Direct Tax collections for the F.Y. 2021-22 have grown at a robust pace despite the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy

Refunds amounting to Rs. 30,731 crore have been issued in the F.Y. 2021-22

The figures of Direct Tax collections for the Financial Year 2021-22, as on 15.06.2021 show that net collections are at Rs.1,85,871 crore compared to Rs. 92,762 crore over the corresponding period of the preceding year, representing an increase of 100.4% over the collections of the preceding year.  The net Direct Tax collections include Corporation Tax (CIT) at Rs. 74,356 crore (net of refund) and Personal Income Tax(PIT) including Security Transaction Tax(STT) at Rs. 1,11,043 crore (net of refund).

The Gross collection of Direct Taxes(before adjusting for refunds) for the F.Y.  2021-22 stands at Rs. 2,16,602 crore compared to Rs. 1,37,825 crore in the corresponding period of the preceding year. 

Gross collection of Direct Taxes

This includes Corporation Tax(CIT) at Rs. 96,923 crore and Personal Income Tax (PIT) including Security Transaction Tax(STT) at Rs. 1,19,197 crore. Minor head wise collection comprises Advance Tax of Rs. 28,780 crore, Tax Deducted at Source of Rs.1,56,824 crore, Self-Assessment Tax of Rs. 15,343 crore; Regular Assessment Tax of Rs. 14,079 crore; Dividend Distribution Tax of Rs.1086 crore and Tax under other minor heads of Rs. 491 crore.

Here's the break-up of Gross Direct Tax collections during the FY 2021-22 as on 15.06.2021 under different heads.

Break-up of Gross Direct Tax collections during the FY 2021-22 as on 15.06.2021

Despite extremely challenging initial months of the new Fiscal, the Advance Tax collections for the first quarter of the F.Y. 2021-22 stand at Rs. 28,780 crore against Advance Tax collections of Rs. 11,714 crore for the corresponding period of the immediately preceding Financial Year, showing a growth of approximately 146%. 

Advance Tax collections for the first quarter of the F.Y. 2021-22

This comprises Corporation Tax(CIT) at Rs. 18,358 crore and Personal Income Tax (PIT) at Rs. 10,422 crore. This amount is expected to increase as further information is received from Banks.

Refunds amounting to Rs. 30,731 crore have also been issued in the F.Y. 2021-22.

FAQ :

Net Direct Tax collections for FY 2021-22 grew by 100.4%, reaching £1,85,871 crore compared to £92,762 crore in the preceding year.

Refunds amounting to £30,731 crore were issued in FY 2021-22.

Net Direct Tax collections included Corporation Tax (CIT) at £74,356 crore and Personal Income Tax (PIT) including Security Transaction Tax (STT) at £1,11,043 crore.

Advance Tax collections for the first quarter of FY 2021-22 stood at £28,780 crore, showing a growth of approximately 146% from the previous year.

Gross Direct Tax collections for FY 2021-22 were £2,16,602 crore, an increase from £1,37,825 crore in the corresponding period of the preceding year.




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