Which one of the following statements regarding the levying, collecting and distribution of Income Tax is correct?

1. The Union levies, collects and distributes the proceeds of income tax between itself and the States
2. The Union levies, collects and keeps all the proceeds of income tax to itself
3. The Union levies and collects the tax but all the proceeds are distributed among the States
4. Only the surcharge levied on income tax is shared between the Union and the States

Explanation

Option (a) is correct

• Under Article 270, the Union levies, collects, and shares income tax (excluding agricultural income) with the States. Article 271 states surcharges go solely to the Centre.

Answer: (a) The Union levies, collects and distributes the proceeds of income tax between itself and the States