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V-A NISM Series V-A
Medium

What is the tax applicable on the AMC for the income earned by mutual fund schemes?

Practice question from Nism VA Mock Test 4 — bank. The correct answer is highlighted below with a full explanation.

Options

  1. Income earned by a mutual fund is exempt from taxes

    Correct answer

  2. B

    10% plus surcharge and cess

  3. C

    It depends on the investor's tax rate

  4. D

    It depends on the type of income

Why this is the answer

Mutual funds are exempt from income tax, as they are structured as trusts for the benefit of unitholders. However, income earned by investors (unit holders) is taxable.

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