Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Liberalisation, Privatisation and Globalisation - An Appraisal

Question:

Which of the following is NOT a part of 'Tax Reforms' introduced in India since 1991?

Options:

Reduction in the rate of direct taxes since 1991.

Reform of direct taxes by implementing GST.

Simplification of procedures to encourage better compliance on the part of taxpayers.

None of the above.

Correct Answer:

Reform of direct taxes by implementing GST.

Explanation:

Since 1991, there has been a continuous reduction in the taxes on individual incomes as it was felt that high rates of income tax were an important reason for tax evasion. It is now widely accepted that moderate rates of income tax encourage savings and voluntary disclosure of income. The rate of corporation tax, which was very high earlier, has been gradually reduced. Efforts have also been made to reform the indirect taxes, taxes levied on commodities, in order to facilitate the establishment of a common national market for goods and commodities. In 2016, the Indian Parliament passed a law, Goods and Services Tax Act 2016, to simplify and introduce a unified indirect tax system in India. This law came into effect from July 2017. This is expected to generate additional revenue for the government, reduce tax evasion and create ‘one nation, one tax and one market’.

Another component of tax reform is simplification. In order to encourage better compliance on the part of taxpayers, many procedures have been simplified and the rates also substantially lowered.