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| − | == Conclusion == | + | == संहृतिः ॥ Conclusion == |
| − | By studying the principles of taxation we can say that the tax policy in ancient India was framed in such a way that there would be equal distribution of wealth and also the welfare of each and every citizen was ensured.
| + | A study of ancient Bharat's principles of taxation shows that the tax policy in ancient Bharat was framed in such a way that there would be equal distribution of wealth and also the welfare of each and every citizen was ensured. |
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| − | There are many such points discussed in the paper that are currently being followed. They are:
| + | Many such points are currently being followed. They are: |
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| − | # Tax was also taken from the buyer. (Currently it is taken in the form of sales tax, service tax, etc.) | + | # Tax was also taken from the buyer. Currently it is taken in the form of sales tax, service tax, etc. |
| − | # It can be said that the system of auditing which is there at present, not exactly of that kind, but similar to that, a system was there determining the profits, etc. | + | # It can be said that there was a system for determining the profits, etc. which is similar to but not exactly the same as the system of auditing which is there at present. |
| − | # Exemption was given to handicapped people, etc. (Currently according to section "80 D" of Income Tax Act, exemption upto a certain limit is given to physically handicapped people) | + | # Exemption was given to specially abled people. Currently also, according to section "80 D" of Income Tax Act, exemption upto a certain limit is given to specially abled people. |
| | + | And the points that are relevant to modern age are |
| | + | # Control on the amount of tax. |
| | + | # Tax charged on luxurious products being more than the basic commodities. |
| | + | # Tax on agricultural field being charged after determining the productivity of agriculture. |
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| − | === Points relevant to modern age ===
| + | On the whole, the taxation policy of Ancient Bharat encourages imposition of the tax policy in such a way that the citizens and businessman would not be abolished completely, but they would themselves pay the taxes without any delay.<ref name=":0" /> |
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| − | # Control on the amount of tax.
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| − | # Tax charged on luxurious products should be more than the basic commodities.
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| − | # Tax on agricultural field should be charged after determining the productivity of agriculture.
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| − | Thus, the government can impose the tax policy in such a way that the citizens and businessman would not be abolished completely, but they would themselves pay the taxes without any delay.<ref name=":0" />
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| | == References == | | == References == |