Journal Entry for Income Tax

Last Updated : 18 Apr, 2026

Income Tax is paid by the business on the profit earned by person during the year. Income Tax is a personal liability of the proprietor. The journal entry will be:

A. Payment of Income Tax:

Journal Entry: 

 

B. Refund of Income Tax:

Journal Entry: 

 

Example: 

  1. Income Tax paid ₹1,500.
  2. Refund of Income Tax received ₹500.

Solution:

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