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What constitutes Agricultural Income?

Agricultural Income is exempt from income tax as per Section 10 of Income Tax Act, 1961. However, for those people who have non-agricultural income (such as business or salary, etc.) the agricultural income is included for the purpose of computing the tax. Suppose, by including agricultural income, the aggregate income …

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Why agricultural Income is exempt from Income Tax?

The Constitution of India allocates the power of levy of taxes between the Central Government and the State Governments. Article 246 of The Constitution of India, 1949 reads as under – “Subject matter of laws made by Parliament and by the Legislatures of States (1) Notwithstanding anything in clauses ( 2 …

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