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Property Tax and Wealth Tax: A Comprehensive Comparison

This article aims to clarify the distinction between wealth tax and property tax in India's taxation framework, highlighting their distinct functions and addressing the complexity of navigating the country's extensive tax list.

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Property Tax and Wealth Tax: Dilemmatically differentiating property tax from wealth tax can complicate the process of navigating India’s extensive list of taxes. While the terms may appear to be synonymous, they pertain to separate aspects of financial portfolios. Both immovable and movable assets are subject to both taxes, which produce revenue for the government. The objective of this article is to elucidate the distinction between wealth tax and property tax, while also defining their distinct functions within the taxation framework of India.

Property tax

It is a charge imposed by municipalities, municipal corporations, and panchayats on owners of real estate. In addition to roads, parks, and drainage systems, the tax revenue is used for communal facilities. Property tax exemptions apply to both residential and commercial properties, encompassing land attachments and alterations. These exemptions pertain to vacant land that does not have any associated real estate structure.

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Wealth tax

The Wealth Tax Act of 1957 regulates the wealth tax, which is a form of direct taxation imposed on the personal assets of an individual. Initiated to foster fairness among taxpayers of differing socioeconomic status, India discontinued the imposition of a wealth tax in 2015, effective with the fiscal year 2015-16, following the passage of the Union Budget. In its current form, it takes the form of a surcharge imposed on those with higher incomes. The 2019 Union Budget lowered the income tax surcharge to 10% for individuals earning over Rs 50 lakh and to 15% for those earning more than Rs 1 crore.

How is the Indian property tax calculated?

Municipal authorities determine the property tax calculation, and the assessment is based on the assessed value of the property. The Annual Rental Value System (RVS), Rateable Value System (CVS), and Unit Area Value System (UAS) are the three systems that primarily govern property tax calculations. RVS is the method of choice in Hyderabad and Chennai, whereas CVS is frequently utilized in Mumbai. UAS, on the other hand, is the preferred technique in numerous cities, including Delhi, Kolkata, Patna, and Bangalore.

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In India, how is wealth tax calculated?

In the year of valuation, a wealth tax is imposed on individuals, corporations, and Hindu undivided families (HUF). A 1% tax rate applies to the value of more than Rs 30 Lakh. Those with a net worth over this threshold must file a net worth return along with their income tax return.

Why was the wealth tax abolished in India?

In India, several factors led to the elimination of the wealth tax in the Union Budget for 2015–16:

  • Administrative obstacles: The wealth tax system presented intricacies and required substantial allocations of administrative resources. The need for accurate assessments of various assets led to administrative complications and regular conflicts.
  • The primary objective of eliminating the wealth tax was to incentivize investments while simultaneously reducing the financial strain on taxpayers. The elimination of this tax, according to policymakers, would promote economic expansion and facilitate the generation of wealth.
  • The wealth tax yielded relatively insignificant revenue compared to the administrative workload it required, resulting in limited revenue generation. The costs of implementing and enforcing the tax exceeded the financial benefits it provided.

Property tax versus wealth tax: Vital distinctions

Criteria Property tax Wealth tax
Nature of tax Tax on the ownership of real estate (land, buildings) Tax on an individual’s total net wealth (assets – liabilities)
Assets taxed Real estate assets All taxable assets, including real estate, jewelry, cars, among others.
Calculation basis Assessed value of the property Net value of all taxable assets
Abolition Still in existence Abolished in India from FY2015-16
Revenue focus Local government revenue for public services Central government revenue for reducing economic inequality

 

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Tarique Anwer obtained his undergraduate degree from Aligarh Muslim University and his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Annamalai University. He commenced his professional journey at Bank of America. He is an experienced Media professional with demonstrated expertise in news writing, content creation, and people management.

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