By what other name is the advance tax scheme often known?
APay-as-you-earn scheme
BRefund claim scheme
CSelf-assessment scheme
DPresumptive tax scheme
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Pay-as-you-earn scheme
Advance tax is paid in instalments during the year as income is earned, hence called pay-as-you-earn.
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