X is an individual. For the assessment year 2012-13 his gross total income is Rs. 3,40,000. Tax on it is Rs. 16,480. To reduce his tax liability, he deposits Rs. 50,000 in public provident fund account. Consequently, his taxable income and tax liability will be reduced to Rs. 1,10,000 and Rs. 11,330 respectively.
A. Tax evasion
B. Tax planning
C. Tax avoidance
D. Tax management
Answer: Option B
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A. 3, 4 and 5
B. 2, 4 and 5
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 1, 3 and 5
Entertainment allowance for non-government employees are:
A. Fully exempted
B. Fully taxable
C. Partially taxable
D. Fully exempted in specified
E. Partially exempted in selected areas
In tax laws, donation to approved and notified association for scientific research is allowed as:
A. 125% of the donation
B. 100% of the donation
C. 175% of the donation
D. 150% of the donation
A. Both the Statements (I) and (II) are correct
B. Statement (I) is correct, but (II) is incorrect
C. Both Statements (I) and (II) are incorrect
D. Statement (II) is correct, but (I) is incorrect

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