Under the Income Tax Act 1961, the year in which income is earned is called the: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Under the Income Tax Act 1961, the year in which income is earned is called the:
A. Previous Year
B. Financial Year
C. Assessment Year
D. Accounting Year
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Previous Year is the financial year in which the income is earned, which is assessed to tax in the immediately following Assessment Year.

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