The Income Certificate in Karnataka, a government-issued document, represents an individual’s yearly earnings. It enables access to state-specific benefits and subsidies. This certificate, validating income, is vital for obtaining educational scholarships, reservation benefits, and other welfare initiatives in Karnataka. It serves as proof of financial status, allowing individuals or families to engage in state-specific opportunities and aid programs suited to their economic situation.
Income Certificate Karnataka
An income certificate in Karnataka is an official document issued by the state government that validates an individual’s income. It serves as proof of the person’s earnings and is often required for availing various government schemes, scholarships, and subsidies. The income certificate helps determine eligibility for specific benefits and services provided by the Karnataka government.
| Name of the Service | Income Certificate in Karnataka |
| Department | Revenue Department |
| Beneficiaries | Citizens of Karnataka |
| Online Application Link | Click Here |
| Application Type | Online or Offline |
Income considered for Income Certificate
The income of the person or family needs to be calculated while issuing the income certificate. Income means financial gain or regular earning by a person working for an organisation, laboured person or individuals doing business. The income certificate can be issued certifying the income of an individual or his/her family.
The income of earning members of a family, including unmarried daughters, unmarried brothers and sisters living together will be included while calculating the family income. The earnings of family members include the following:
- Salary of members working in organisations
- Various pension
- Daily/weekly wage of a labourer
- Profits from business
- Charges of consultancy
- Commissions of agency work
- Any kind of regular financial benefits received, such as
- Employee bonus
- Deposit interest
- Dividends from share and stock markets
- Property rent
- Gains on the sale of assets
- Gifts and inheritances
The income of an individual / individual members of a family from all sources for issuing income certificate will be calculated as follows:
- Income from salary: The basic pay, Dearness Allowance (DA), special pay and other allowances, if any, are considered for the calculation of the income of a salaried member. The Travelling Allowance (TA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) and Honorarium received for special work are excluded from the salary income.
- Income from business or profession: Business income, income from any profession or consultation/agency work of a family member is calculated on the basis of Income Tax Return (ITR) filing. If the member is a non-assessee, income will be considered on the declaration of the assessee.
- Income from pension: The Pension Payment Order (PPO) is the main criteria to calculate income from the pension of a family member. However, it excludes commutation amounts.
- Income from daily wage/labour: The declaration from the daily labourer will be considered for calculating the daily/monthly wage income.
- Income from real estate: The rent received or brokerage charges received by a family member from real estate will be considered as income. However, the income will be after deducting annual maintenance charges.
Documents Required for Income Certificate
- ID proof such as Voter ID card, Aadhaar card, driving licence, passport or photo identity card issued by the Central Government or a state government.
- Address proof such as Voter ID card, Aadhaar card, passport, driver’s licence or any authorised document that is considered to be address proof by Central Government or a state government.
- Passport size colour photograph.
- Ration card (BPL) or National Food Security Card. (if applicable)
- Signed self-declaration from applicant/head of family.
Procedure to obtain the Income Certificate
- Go to the respective State / District online portal to apply for the certificate.
- Register by creating an account on the website with a unique username and password secured with the mobile number.
- Login to your account and look for ‘Apply for income certificate’ or such similar terms.
- This will open up an online application where your personal details need to be filled or uploaded. Such details include:
- Name, age / DOB, address (including district / taluka / village), sex, etc.
- Ration card / Driving License / Voter’s ID or such other ID proof.
- Aadhar card – Nowadays, the Aadhar number is compulsory since it is used to uniquely identify a person and prevent fraudulent claims.
- Religion, caste and sub-caste.
- Whether SC / ST / OBC and details therein.
- Parent income certificate, Income tax return, Form 16 by employer, salary certificate, etc as proof of income. (May require attestation by Gazetted Government Officers)
- Rent, maintenance, electricity, telephone or any other utility bills as proof of address. (May require attestation by Gazetted Government Officers)
- Affidavit declaring that all particulars stated in the application are true.
FAQs
What is an Income Certificate in Karnataka?
An Income Certificate in Karnataka is an official document issued by the state government that certifies the income of an individual or family. It is used for various purposes, such as applying for government schemes, educational scholarships, and other benefits that require income verification.
How can I apply for an Income Certificate in Karnataka?
You can apply for an Income Certificate in Karnataka through the following methods:
- Online: Visit the Karnataka Government’s Seva Sindhu Portal or e-District portal.
- Offline: Visit the Revenue Department or Taluk Office in your district and submit the application form along with the required documents.
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