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Windfall Tax

Windfall Tax

PWOnlyIAS

August 16, 2023

Context:

The Government has hiked the windfall profit tax on crude oil produced in the country and on export of diesel.

More on News:

  • The tax, levied in the form of special additional excise duty, on domestically produced crude oil has been raised to ₹7,100 per tonne from ₹4,250 per tonne.
  • Besides, the special additional excise duty (SAED) on the export of diesel has been increased to ₹5.50 per litre from ₹1 per litre. A duty of ₹2 per litre will be imposed on the export of jet fuel.
Excise Duty:

  • It is a form of tax imposed on goods for their production, licensing and sale. 

About Windfall Tax:

  • A windfall tax is a higher tax levied by the government on specific industries when they experience unexpected and above-average profits.
    • For Example: Windfall tax was levied on the oil companies of the United States in the 1980s. There was a sudden rise in oil prices due to the crisis of oil in 1979, leading to windfall gain for the companies in the sector later on.
  • Purpose: To redistribute excess profits in one area to raise funds for the greater social good.
  • Introduction  of Windfall Tax in India: To address the shortage of energy products on the domestic market, the Indian government added a special additional excise duty on the export of gasoline and diesel, known as the Windfall Tax, on July 1st, 2022.

Pros

Cons
  • Revenue Generation: Windfall taxes can provide governments with a significant source of additional revenue during periods of excessive profits which can be used to fund public services, infrastructure projects, or social welfare programs.
  • Discouragement of Investment: Windfall taxes might discourage businesses from making investments in sectors that are susceptible to windfall gains..
  • Redistribution of Wealth: Windfall taxes can help address income inequality by capturing excessive profits and redistributing them to benefit a wider population.
  • Uncertainty for Investors: Windfall taxes create uncertainty for investors, making it difficult for businesses to predict their potential returns and plan for the future.
  • Discouraging Excessive Profiteering: These taxes can discourage businesses or industries from taking advantage of unforeseen circumstances to generate disproportionately high profits, promoting fair market behavior.
  • Complex Implementation: Determining what constitutes a “windfall” and setting the appropriate tax rate can be challenging

News Source: The Hindu

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