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Direct tax collection jumps 24%

Gross collection of tax on corporate and individual earnings jumped nearly 24% so far in the current fiscal year that started from April 1, the tax department said Sunday.

The gross collection of taxes on corporate earnings rose 16.74% from April 1 to October 8, while personal income tax collection jumped 32.30%, the tax department said in a statement.