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October, traditionally associated with a surge in economic activity due to the festive season, witnessed a surprising decline in direct tax collections. Corporation tax and personal income tax collections fell year-on-year (YoY), indicating economic challenges and changing fiscal dynamics. Key Highlights from October's Tax Data Corporation Tax Fell 16% YoY to ₹26,356 crore in October. Cumulatively up only 1.2% till October FY25, against the Budgets projection of a 12% rise for the ye
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FAQ :
Yes, corporation tax collections fell by 16% year-on-year in October, amounting to £26,356 crore.
Personal income tax collections declined by 12% year-on-year in October, reaching £61,937 crore.
Overall direct tax collections dropped by 11.9% year-on-year in October, totalling £88,293 crore.
Cumulatively, corporation tax is up only 1.2% and personal income tax is up 16.8% from April to October FY25, while overall direct taxes have increased by 11.1%.
Experts suggest subdued corporate performance leading to a cyclical slowdown, and potentially the timing of the festive season, including the base effect from the previous year, could be contributing factors.
With government spending expected to increase in the coming quarters, tax collections may see a recovery.
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