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    Question

    What are the deductions made from the gross profits as

    prior charges according to Section 34 of the Code on Wages, 2019?
    A Only depreciation and direct tax. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Depreciation, direct tax, and any other sums prescribed by the Central Government. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Depreciation, direct tax, and employee bonuses. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Depreciation, direct tax, and administrative expenses. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    As per Section 34- The following sums shall be deducted from the gross profits as prior charges, namely:— (a) any amount by way of depreciation admissible in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (1) of section 32 of the Income-tax Act or in accordance with the provisions of the agricultural income-tax law, for the time being in force, as the case may be; (b) subject to the provisions of section 35, any direct tax which the employer is liable to pay for the accounting year in respect of his income, profits and gains during that year; (c) such further sums in respect of the employer as may be prescribed by the Central Government.

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