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Income Tax

Income Tax

 

Being one of the vast subjects, Taxation comes under the Government. There are certain slabs set by the Government and if an individual or business earns more than a certain limit, it has to pay taxes to the Government. Hence, Income Tax Auditors calculate taxes and pay the amount on behalf of the citizens or firms so that the Government can utilize that money for various public services like Construction of Roads, Parks, improving the health schemes, educational institutes, and much more.

 

Role Desciption

 

Tax Auditors are responsible for preparing and submitting tax returns, suggesting business plans, and investment options, helping clients to prepare financial statements, and suggest ways to minimize the income tax to be paid by an individual or group.

 

Eligibility

 

  • 10 + 2 in any Stream
  • Graduation in any stream with 55%
  • Qualify Income Tax Department Test / Civil services examination and fill preferences for IRS

 

Significant Statistics

 

  • Graduation can be completed in any stream
  • Good  command over numbers, tax laws and policies is needed to qualify the selection test for all posts other than those filled under IRS 
     

Pros/Cons

 

Pros

  • Stable income and secure job
  • Numerous benefits like pension, medical, etc.
  • Even at low and middle levels remuneration is good

 

Cons

  • Professionals might get transferred during job
  • Technologically not updated 
  • Fixed retirement age
  • Irregular working hours

 

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Prosecutor

A Prosecutor represents the department in court cases and they hold a specialization in economic offenses.

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Tax Assistant

A Tax Assistant calculates and assesses total liable tax incurred on income of individuals and groups

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Income Tax Inspector

An Income Tax Inspector is responsible for handling and managing subordinates working under him or her. They also have the power to look into and attach assets of an individual if found suspicious.

12.0LPA

Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax

An Assistant Commissioner is responsible for supervising Inspectors and other subordinates for collection and vigilance.

12.0LPA

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Career Path

10 + 2 in any Stream

1 Steps

Skills

Critical thinking
communication skills
English language proficiency
Customer service
good at economics and accounting
knowledge of law and government policies

Recruitment Area

Government organizations ,

educational institutes ,

banks ,

Municipality Offices ,

Administration ,

Financial Security Services ,

Chartered Accountancy Firms .

Recruiters

LIC ,

ICICI ,

SBI ,

HDFC ,

RBI ,

Axis Bank ,

ICFAI ,

ICAI ,

Income Tax Department .

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