Data: Share of Cesses & Surcharges in Gross Tax Revenue Falls to 14.5% in 2023-24, Down from The High of 20.2% in 2020-21

Data: Share of Cesses & Surcharges in Gross Tax Revenue Falls to 14.5% in 2023-24, Down from The High of 20.2% in 2020-21

The increasing share of cesses & surcharges in the gross tax revenue of the Government of India has been a cause for concern for states as they do not form part of the divisible pool. Data shows that the share of cesses & surcharges in the gross tax revenue has reduced from a high of 20.2% in 2020-21 to 14.5% in 2023-24 on account of reduced duties on petrol & diesel. In India, the complexity of the tax system extends beyond regular taxes. The u…