Description
Course Name: Diploma in Basic Of Income Tax
Course Id: DBIT/Q0001.
Eligibility: 12th Grade (higher Secondary) or Equivalent.
Objective: The Diploma in Basics of Income Tax program is designed to provide learners with a thorough understanding of the fundamental principles and regulations of income tax. The course covers the structure of the income tax system, types of income, exemptions, deductions, tax computation, and filing procedures.
Duration: Six Months.
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Step 4: Enter your billing details and continue to course fee payment.
Step 5: You will be redirected to the payment gateway. Pay the course and exam fee using one of the following methods:
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Step 6: After successful payment, you will receive your study material login ID and password via email within 48 hours of fee payment.
Step 7: Once you complete the course, take the online examination.
Step 8: Upon passing the examination, you will receive:
• A soft copy (scanned) of your certificate via email within 7 days of examination.
• A hard copy (original with official seal and signature) sent to your address within 45 day of declaration of result.
Step 9: After certification, you will be offered job opportunities aligned with your area of interest.
Online Examination Detail:
Duration- 120 minutes.
No. of Questions- 60. (Multiple Choice Questions).
10 Questions from each module, each carry 10 marks.
Maximum Marks- 600, Passing Marks- 40%.
There is no negative marking in this module.
| How Students will be Graded: | ||
| S.No. | Marks | Grade |
| 1 | 91-100 | O (Outstanding) |
| 2 | 81-90 | A+ (Excellent) |
| 3 | 71-80 | A (Very Good) |
| 4 | 61-70 | B (Good) |
| 5 | 51-60 | C (Average) |
| 6 | 41-50 | P (Pass) |
| 7 | 0-40 | F (Fail) |
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Syllabus
Introduction to Income Tax: Definition and Concept of Income Tax, History and Evolution of Income Tax in India, Importance of Taxation in the Economy, Sources of Tax Laws and Regulations, Income Tax Act, 1961 – Overview, Basic Terminologies in Income Tax, Taxpayer Classification (Individual, HUF, Firm, Company), Tax Administration and Regulatory Bodies (CBDT, IT Department), Direct vs. Indirect Taxes, Role of Income Tax in Government Revenue.
Residential Status and Tax Liability: Concept of Residential Status, Determination of Residential Status for Individuals, Residential Status for Companies and Firms, Scope of Taxable Income Based on Residential Status, Incidence of Tax Based on Residential Status, Income Earned and Received in India vs. Abroad, Tax Implications for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAA), Tax Planning for Different Residential Statuses, Common Mistakes in Determining Residential Status.
Types of Income and Taxable Income: Classification of Income Under the Income Tax Act, Five Heads of Income (Salary, House Property, Business/Profession, Capital Gains, Other Sources), Concept of Gross Total Income (GTI), Exempted Incomes Under Section 10, Tax-Free Allowances and Benefits, Deductions from Gross Total Income, Taxable vs. Non-Taxable Income, Agricultural Income and Its Tax Treatment, Set-Off and Carry Forward of Losses, Calculation of Taxable Income.
Income Tax Computation and Slab Rates: Understanding Income Tax Slabs and Rates, Tax Computation for Individuals, Tax Computation for HUFs, Firms, and Companies, Rebate and Relief under Section 87A, Surcharge and Cess on Income Tax, Calculation of Taxable Income After Deductions, TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) and Advance Tax, Tax Rebate and Reliefs Available, Special Tax Rates for Different Incomes, Illustration and Case Study on Tax Computation.
Deductions and Exemptions Under Income Tax: Overview of Deductions Under Chapter VI-A, Section 80C (LIC, PPF, NSC, ELSS, etc.), Section 80D (Health Insurance Premiums), Section 80E (Education Loan Interest), Section 80G (Donations and Charity), Section 80TTA and 80TTB (Interest on Savings Account), Section 24(b) (Home Loan Interest), Section 54 (Capital Gains Exemptions), Understanding HRA and LTA Exemptions, Tax Saving Strategies Using Deductions.
Tax Filing and Return Process: Who Needs to File an Income Tax Return (ITR), Types of ITR Forms (ITR-1 to ITR-7), Steps to File Income Tax Returns Online, Due Dates and Deadlines for Filing Returns, Consequences of Late Filing and Non-Filing, Understanding Form 16 and Form 26AS, E-Filing and Verification of Income Tax Returns, Rectification and Revised Returns, Common Mistakes While Filing ITR, How to Avoid Income Tax Notices.
