education cess

13:25 May 11, 2014
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English to French translations [Non-PRO]
Bus/Financial - Law: Taxation & Customs / Corporate income tax
English term or phrase: education cess
What is the translation of education cess in French ? This is a tax in India.

http://indiabudget.nic.in/ub2007-08/fb/bill6.pdf

Is there a similar tax in France ?
Captain Haddock
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4 +1contribution à l'éducation
FX Fraipont (X)
Summary of reference entries provided
Indian tax. Explain in French, don't translate
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contribution à l'éducation


Explanation:
"cess
noun
1. British . a tax, assessment, or lien.
2. (in Scotland) a land tax.
3. (in Ireland) a military assessment.
4. (in India) an import or sales tax on a commodity."
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/cess?s=t

"Les taux d'imposition - Le Moniteur du Commerce ...
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Pour plus d'informations, consultez le Portail du Business indien. Une Taxe Nationale sur ... Contribution à l'éducation (Education cess), 3%. Taux effectif de l' ."


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"cess" means "tax" - this is in no way specific to India. What is unique to india is to have a tax that finances education.

"What Is Education Cess? - Ask.com
http://www.ask.com › Q&A › Science › Environment
Education Cess is an education tax used in India. The money obtained by this taxation is used to finance education at all levels of learning in the Indian ..."

OED :

"cess /sɛs (also sess) noun
(In Scotland, Ireland, and India) a tax or levy.

Origin

late 15th century (denoting the obligation placed on the Irish to supply the Lord Deputy's household and garrison with provisions at prices ‘assessed’ by the government): shortened from the obsolete noun assess 'assessment'."
http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/cess?q=...

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Reference: Indian tax. Explain in French, don't translate

Reference information:
Corporate income tax
For companies, income is taxed at a flat rate of 30% for Indian companies. Foreign companies pay income tax at the rate of 40%.[15] An education cess of 3% (on both the tax and the surcharge) are payable. [16] From 2005-06, electronic filing of company returns is mandatory.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Income_tax_in_India

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