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All the listed taxes (Excise, Customs, Service, Sales, etc.) are indirect taxes because they are levied on goods and services and their burden is shifted to the final consumer.

Income tax was first introduced in India in 1860 by James Wilson to compensate for the losses incurred by the British government during the 1857 uprising.

Income tax is a direct tax because the person who pays the tax to the government is the same person who bears the financial burden of the tax.

Income tax is a direct tax levied on the income of individuals and entities. Property tax is also a direct tax, but among the options, Income Tax is the most standard example.

A direct tax is paid directly by the person or entity to the government. Wealth Tax is a direct tax, whereas Customs, Excise, and Service taxes are indirect taxes.

Direct taxes are those where the legal liability and the economic burden fall on the same person. The taxpayer pays the government directly.

Indirect taxes are levied on transactions, such as the production, sale, or consumption of goods and services. They are not based on the income or wealth of the taxpayer.

Indirect taxes are collected by sellers from buyers as part of the price of goods or services. The seller then remits this tax to the government.

The defining characteristic of indirect taxes is the ability to shift the tax burden to another person, typically the final consumer.

Customs Duty is an indirect tax levied on the import or export of goods. Income Tax and Wealth Tax are direct taxes.