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What is the difference between an assessment year and a financial year in Indian income tax?
What is the difference between an assessment year and a financial year in Indian income tax?
In Indian income tax, a financial year (FY) refers to the period from April 1st to March 31st of the following calendar year during which income is earned and assessed for tax purposes. An assessment year (AY), on the other hand, refers to the year immediately following the financial year in which the income is assessed and taxed. For example, income earned during FY 2023-24 is assessed and taxed in AY 2024-25. The financial year is also referred to as the previous year in income tax terminology.