Quick Summary
Income Tax is governed by the Income Tax Act, 1961 and is administered by CBDT.
Companies are taxed at 25% (turnover ≤ ₹400 crore) or 30%. New manufacturing companies can opt for 15% rate (without exemptions). MAT at 15% applies if book profits are higher than taxable profits.
Key Points
- Direct tax on income
- Governed by IT Act 1961
- Corporate tax: 25%/30%
- New manufacturing: 15%
- MAT at 15%