๐ Project Title: Understanding Taxation in India
Class Level: Up to Class XI Subject: Economics / Business Studies / Accountancy
๐งพ Introduction to Taxation
Definition: Taxation is the process by which a government collects money from individuals and businesses to fund public services and infrastructure.
Purpose of Taxes:
- Build roads, schools, hospitals
- Fund defense and law enforcement
- Support welfare schemes and subsidies
๐️ Types of Taxes in India
India’s tax system is divided into two main categories:
1. Direct Taxes
These are taxes paid directly to the government by individuals or organizations.
- Type of Direct Tax
- Description
- Income Tax
- Paid by individuals and companies on their income
- Corporate Tax
- Paid by companies on their profits
- Capital Gains Tax
- Tax on profit from sale of assets like property or shares
- Wealth Tax (now abolished)
- Was levied on net wealth of individuals
Key Feature: The burden of tax and payment lies on the same person.
2. Indirect Taxes
These are taxes collected by intermediaries (like shops or service providers) and passed on to the government.
- Type of Indirect Tax
- Description
- Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Unified tax on sale of goods and services across India
- Customs Duty
- Tax on imported goods
- Excise Duty (mostly merged into GST)
- Tax on production of goods within India
Key Feature: The person who pays the tax is not the one who bears its burden (e.g., consumers pay GST when buying goods).
๐ง Why Learn About Taxes?
- Helps understand how the government earns money
- Builds financial literacy
- Encourages responsible citizenship
๐ Suggested Activities
- Create a chart comparing direct and indirect taxes
- Interview a local shopkeeper about GST
- Research how income tax slabs work
- Role-play a budget session where students allocate tax revenue
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