Which of the following sets belong to Central tax?

(A) Excise duty, Sales tax and Customs duty
(B) Excise duty, Customs duty and Income tax
(C) Income tax, Customs duty and House tax
(D) Customs duty, Entertainment tax and Income tax

Correct Answer : Excise duty, Customs duty and Income tax
Question Asked : SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax & Central Excise) Exam 2005
Explanation : Some of the taxes of the central government are : Taxes on income other than agricultural income; Duties of customs including export duties; Duties of excise on tobacco and other goods manufactured or produced in India except (i) alcoholic liquor for human consumption. and (ii) opium. Indian hemp and other narcotic drugs and narcotics, but including medicinal and toilet preparations containing alcohol or any substance; Corporation Tax; Taxes on capital value of assets, exclusive of agricultural land, of individuals and companies, taxes on capital of companies; Estate duty in respect of property other than agricultural land; etc. Central tax means taxes that are levied and collected by the central government.
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