Corporate Advance Tax Boosts Net Direct Tax Collection by 19.54%

July 13, 2024

Net direct tax collection has surged by 19.54 per cent, reaching over Rs 5.74 lakh crore so far this fiscal year, driven primarily by higher advance tax payments from corporations. The first instalment of advance tax, due on June 15, saw a significant rise of 27.34 per cent, amounting to Rs 1.48 lakh crore. This figure comprises Corporation Income Tax (CIT) at Rs 1.14 lakh crore and Personal Income Tax (PIT) at Rs 34,470 crore.

According to data released by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on Saturday, the net direct tax collection of Rs 5,74,357 crore (as of July 11, 2024) includes CIT at Rs 2,10,274 crore and PIT at Rs 3,46,036 crore. Additionally, the Securities Transaction Tax (STT) contributed Rs 16,634 crore to the direct tax collection.

Comparative Analysis

During the same period last year, the net direct tax collection stood at Rs 4,80,458 crore. This year’s figures reflect a robust growth trajectory in the fiscal landscape.

Refunds amounting to Rs 70,902 crore have also been issued in FY25 up to July 11, marking a 64.4 per cent increase compared to refunds issued during the same period in the previous year. For the period from April to July 11, the gross collection of direct taxes (before adjusting for refunds) was Rs 6.45 lakh crore, compared to Rs 5.23 lakh crore in the corresponding period last year, indicating a growth of 23.24 per cent.

The interim budget for the full fiscal year has set an ambitious target for direct tax collection at Rs 21.99 lakh crore.

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Net direct tax collection increased this fiscal primarily due to higher corporate advance tax payments. This surge reflects improved corporate profitability and economic recovery, leading businesses to prepay taxes in anticipation of robust earnings, thereby boosting overall tax revenues.

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