Monday 16 November 2015

MINIMUM ALTERNATE TAX (MAT) RATES FOR FINANCIAL YEAR 2015-16

SI.No.
Particulars
Tax(%)
Surcharge
(%)
E. Cess
(%)
Et HE.Cess (%)
Effective Tax
(%)
1
Domestic companies (with total income less than 1 Cr.)
18.5
2
1
19.055
2
Domestic companies (with total income more than 1 cr. but less than 10 Cr.)
18.5
7*
2
1
20.389
3
Other domestic companies
18.5
12#
2
1
21.342
4
Foreign companies (with total income less than 1 Cr.)
18.5
2
1
19.06
5
Foreign companies (with total income more than 1 cr. but less than 10 Cr.)
18.5
2
2
1
19.436
6
Other foreign companies
18.5
5
2
1
20.008
* Surcharge has been increased from 5% to 7%.
# Surcharge has been increased from 10% to 12%.
Alternate Minimum Tax (AMT)
It is applicable on all persons other than companies. In case of Individual, Hindu Undivided Family, Association of Persons and Body of Individuals, it applies only if Adjusted Total Income exceeds Rs. 20,00,000. Adjusted Total Income is computed by increasing Total Income by any Deduction claimed under chapter VIA [Sec. 80-IA to Sec. 8ORRB (Except Sec. 80P)] and Sec. 10AA.

AMT would be computed at the rate of 18.5% on adjusted total income. Surcharge has been increased from 10% to 12% where the adjusted total income exceeds Rs. 1,00,00,000. Education Cess is applicable at the rate of 2%. Secondary and Higher Education Cess is applicable ® 1% on income tax.

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