Taxation Law: Three Important Internal exam questions with answers
Q1. What is Income? How many types of income are there? Explain. Definition of Income: Income refers to any monetary or non-monetary gain derived by an individual, business, or organization that is subject to tax. Under the Indian Income Tax Act, 1961, income includes profits, gains, dividends, and other receipts that may accrue or arise in a financial year. Types of Income: The Income Tax Act categorizes income into five heads under Section 14: 1. Income from Salary: Earnings received by an individual from an employer-employee relationship. Case Law: CIT v. L.W. Russel (1964) clarified that salary includes all allowances, perquisites, and bonuses. 2. Income from House Property: Rent or annual value derived from owning a building or land appurtenant to it. Case Law: Sultan Brothers Pvt. Ltd . v. CIT (1964) emphasized that property income depends on its usage. 3. Profits and Gains of Business or Profession : Income from trade, commerce, manufacturing, or services. Case Law: Barendr