25 May 2015
The rate of DDT was 16.995% for AY 2015-16. The amount of dividend need to be grossed up for the purpose of computing DDT liability wef 01.10.2014.
Compute the tax on the total income (after applying deductions, exemptions, etc.). Apply the applicable surcharge rate (as per the income level). Add cess (education cess and secondary and higher education cess) at the rate of 2% on the tax amount plus surcharge.