Provisional Direct Tax collections for FY 2020-21 show growth of almost 5%



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Provisional figures for Direct Tax collections in the Financial Year 2020-21 reveal a growth of almost 5%, reaching a net total of Rs. 9.45 lakh crore. This achievement is particularly noteworthy as it occurred despite the significant economic challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The collections exceeded the Revised Estimates by 4.46%, and advance tax payments saw a growth of approximately 6.7%.

Provisional Direct Tax collections for the Financial Year 2020-21 show growth of almost 5%

Net Direct Tax collections represent 104.46% of the Revised Estimates of Rs. 9.05 lakh crore of Direct Taxes for the F.Y. 2020-21

Advance Tax collections for F.Y. 2020-21 stand at Rs. 4.95 lakh crore which shows a growth of approximately 6.7%

Net Direct Tax collections for the F.Y. 2020-21 have shown an upswing, despite the inherent challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy

Refunds amounting to Rs. 2.61 lakh crore have been issued in the F.Y. 2020-21

The provisional figures of Direct Tax collections for the Financial Year 2020-21 show that net collections are at Rs. 9.45 lakh crore. The net Direct Tax collections include Corporation Tax (CIT) at Rs. 4.57 lakh crore and Personal Income Tax (PIT) including Security Transaction Tax(STT) at Rs. 4.88 lakh crore. The net Direct Tax collections represent 104.46% of the Revised Estimates of Rs. 9.05 lakh crore of Direct Taxes for the F.Y. 2020-21.

The Gross collection of Direct Taxes(before adjusting for refunds) for the F.Y.  2020-21 stands at Rs. 12.06 lakh crore. This includes Corporation Tax(CIT) at Rs. 6.31 lakh crore and Personal Income Tax (PIT) including Security Transaction Tax(STT) at Rs. 5.75 lakh crore; Advance Tax of Rs. 4.95 lakh crore; Tax Deducted at Source (including Central TDS) of Rs. 5.45 lakh crore; Self-Assessment Tax of Rs. 1.07 lakh crore; Regular Assessment Tax of Rs. 42,372 crore; Dividend Distribution Tax of Rs. 13,237 crore and Tax under other minor heads of Rs. 2,612 crore.

Provisional Direct Tax collections for the FY 2020-21 show growth of almost 5%

Despite an extremely challenging year, the Advance Tax collections for F.Y. 2020-21 stand at Rs. 4.95 lakh crore which shows a growth of approximately 6.7% over the Advance Tax collections of the immediately preceding Financial Year of Rs. 4.64 lakh crore.

Refunds amounting to Rs. 2.61 lakh crore have been issued in the F.Y. 2020-21 as against refunds of Rs. 1.83 lakh crore issued in the F.Y. 2019-20, marking an increase of approximately 42.1% over the preceding Financial Year.

The above figures are as yet provisional and subject to change pending final collation of data of collections.

FAQ :

Provisional Direct Tax collections for FY 2020-21 showed a growth of almost 5%.

The net Direct Tax collections for FY 2020-21 were Rs. 9.45 lakh crore.

Net Direct Tax collections represented 104.46% of the Revised Estimates of Rs. 9.05 lakh crore for FY 2020-21.

Advance Tax collections for FY 2020-21 stood at Rs. 4.95 lakh crore, showing a growth of approximately 6.7%.

Refunds amounting to Rs. 2.61 lakh crore were issued in FY 2020-21.

Despite the inherent challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy, net Direct Tax collections for FY 2020-21 showed an upswing.




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