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- Introduction
- Sources
- Effects
- Measures to Control
- Cycle of Black Money
- Real-Life Application
- Key Point Summary
Maharashtra State Board: Class 11
Introduction
Black money is any income received in cash that is not declared to the government and no tax is paid on it. This means it is hidden, untaxed income and can be earned either legally or illegally.
Maharashtra State Board: Class 11
Sources
- Illegal means: Bribery, corruption, smuggling.
- Legal but undeclared: Businesses hiding sales, taking cash payments without bills, and property deals in cash.
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Effects
- Encourages illegal activities: corruption, hoarding, and black marketing.
- The government collects less tax, reducing money for schools, roads, hospitals, etc.
- Leads to more inequality and instability in the country.
Maharashtra State Board: Class 11
Measures to Control
- Demonetisation: Cancelling high-value currency notes to force people to deposit unaccounted cash in banks.
- More digital payments and strict tax laws.
- Increasing penalties and tracing undeclared wealth.
Maharashtra State Board: Class 11
Cycle of Black Money
| Step | Example |
|---|---|
| Income generated | Shopkeeper sells goods for cash |
| Income hidden | Does not report the cash to tax office |
| Tax not paid | No record, so no tax paid |
| Money reused | Used for further undeclared activities |
Maharashtra State Board: Class 11
Real-Life Application
If a builder takes some payment for a flat in cash (not shown in official accounts) and does not pay tax on it, that money is black money. Similarly, a person bribing an official is using black money.
Maharashtra State Board: Class 11
Key Point Summary
- 'Black money' means untaxed, unreported income.
- It harms the country’s development and increases illegal activities.
- Demonetisation and digital payments are tools to control black money.
