🧾 Tax

Cess

Definition

Health and Education Cess — a 4% surcharge on the total income tax (including surcharge). Cess is levied to fund specific government initiatives. It's calculated as 4% of (Income Tax + Surcharge). Everyone who pays income tax also pays cess.

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