Govt unlikely to go for personal income tax cut amid fiscal stress, lower tax realisation
5 years, 2 months ago

Govt unlikely to go for personal income tax cut amid fiscal stress, lower tax realisation

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The government is unlikely to moderate personal income tax rates for the rich due to fiscal stress on account of lower tax realisation amid a slowdown in the economy, sources said. The pressure is mounting on the government to cut personal income tax rates to boost demand, especially after the finance ministry reduced the corporate tax rate by up to 10 percentage points. According to sources, personal income tax rate cut is difficult at this juncture due to multiple factors like a slowdown in the economy, lower tax realisation and subdued non-tax mop up. Personal income tax collections amounted to Rs 4.7 lakh crore last year, or 2.5 percent of GDP.

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Budget 2025: India eyes income tax relief for middle class earning up to ₹15 lakh, check details
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Budget 2025: India eyes income tax relief for middle class earning up to ₹15 lakh, check details

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI - India is considering cutting income tax for individuals making up to 1.5 million rupees a year in February's budget to provide relief to the middle class and boost consumption as the economy slows, two government sources told Reuters. The move could benefit tens of millions of taxpayers, especially city dwellers burdened by high living costs, if they …

Modi govt’s 2025 budget likely to slash personal income tax, says report
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Modi govt’s 2025 budget likely to slash personal income tax, says report

Firstpost  

The potential tax relief is expected to benefit tens of millions of taxpayers, particularly urban residents facing high living costs. A final decision is expected closer to the budget announcement on February 1 India is weighing a proposal to cut income tax for individuals earning up to Rs 1.5 million annually in its upcoming budget, aiming to ease the financial …

Government may consider tax relief for income of up to Rs 10.50 lakh: Report
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Government may consider tax relief for income of up to Rs 10.50 lakh: Report

India Today  

The government is reportedly considering a tax cut for individuals earning up to Rs 10.5 lakh annually, potentially providing significant relief to middle-class taxpayers. As of now, taxpayers can choose between two systems: the traditional structure, which provides exemptions for expenses like housing rentals and insurance, or the newer regime, which offers lower tax rates but eliminates most exemptions. One …

Income tax relief in Budget 2025? Economists push for cuts to help save more
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Income tax relief in Budget 2025? Economists push for cuts to help save more

India Today  

Economists have urged the government to reduce income tax rates and introduce reforms to support savings and economic growth in the upcoming Union Budget 2025, reported The Economic Times. Lower tax rates for lower-income groups, they noted, would directly impact household budgets, improve financial stability, and potentially lift overall consumption levels. ECONOMIC URGE TAX RELIEF WITH PM MODI During the …

Net direct tax receipts grows 16.45% to ₹15.82 lakh crore till mid-December
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Net direct tax receipts grows 16.45% to ₹15.82 lakh crore till mid-December

Live Mint  

The Centre’s direct tax collection from corporations and individuals after adjusting for tax refunds has reached ₹15.8 trillion so far this year, jumping 16.45% over the previous year and outpacing the budget estimate. While non-corporate tax collection from individuals and other entities like partnerships and local authorities, after adjusting for refunds, recorded a 22% jump so far this year to …

Tax action in the Union budget for 2025-26 could set the course for Viksit Bharat
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tax action in the Union budget for 2025-26 could set the course for Viksit Bharat

Live Mint  

Balancing fiscal prudence with the need to provide a growth impetus has been a hallmark of our government over past Union budgets. Particularly praiseworthy is the government’s proposal to undertake a comprehensive review of the Income Tax Act of 1961 within the context of reviewing the entire direct and indirect taxation regime. On the indirect taxation side, the 2024-25 budget …

Relief to middle class? Inflation offsets hike in tax exemption limit
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Relief to middle class? Inflation offsets hike in tax exemption limit

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The government recently claimed that Income tax burden on the common man has come down in the last 10 years, thanks to the Narendra Modi-led government’s various measures. It claimed that taxpayers in the Rs 2.5-7 lakh tax bracket who paid on an average Rs 25,000 in FY14 are now paying zero tax. Fast forward to FY 2024-25, …

Income tax share from below ₹10 lakh group shrinks over 10 years, high earners dominate
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Income tax share from below ₹10 lakh group shrinks over 10 years, high earners dominate

Live Mint  

Data from the Income Tax Department reveals a shift in India’s tax landscape over the past decade, with the share of tax collected from individuals earning less than ₹10 lakh dropping from over 10% to 6.22%. Tax collection from this group has tripled, rising from ₹2.52 lakh crore in 2014 to ₹9.62 lakh crore in 2024, data showed. “Tax liability …

Can you expect major income tax changes in Budget 2025? Check details
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Can you expect major income tax changes in Budget 2025? Check details

India Today  

The Union Budget 2025-26 is set to usher in a new era of tax simplification in India, with the Finance Ministry working on comprehensive reforms to streamline the income tax system. The proposed reforms focus on three key areas: simplifying tax structures, expanding the tax base, and balancing revenue generation with taxpayer relief. SIMPLER TAX FILING Building on the success …

Major income tax reforms in pipeline, Budget 2025 to ease filing process: Sources
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Major income tax reforms in pipeline, Budget 2025 to ease filing process: Sources

India Today  

February 2025 is poised to usher in a new era of tax simplicity in India, as the upcoming Union Budget 2025-26 aims to reform the Income Tax Act, making tax filing easier for citizens, according to sources. Sources in the Finance Ministry told India Today TV that a series of major reforms to the income tax system are in the …

Income Tax Department Sees Doubled Number of Income Taxpayers in 10 Years
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Income Tax Department Sees Doubled Number of Income Taxpayers in 10 Years

New Indian Express  

The number of income taxpayers has doubled in the past 10 years, with direct tax collection tripling during the same period. Tax buoyancy has shown a sharp improvement, indicating that the growth in tax collection was more than double the nominal GDP growth rate. This is a positive sign for the Indian economy, as it suggests that the country is …

Centre launches process to revamp income-tax regime
3 months ago

Centre launches process to revamp income-tax regime

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Union government on Monday formally launched the process to revamp the existing income-tax regime with four key objectives in mind – simplification of language, reduction of litigations, ease of compliance, and scrapping of obsolete provisions. “The goal is to make the Act concise, clear, and easy to understand, which will reduce disputes, litigation, and provide greater tax …

Net direct tax collection rises 22% so far this fiscal
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Net direct tax collection rises 22% so far this fiscal

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The central government’s direct tax collection has risen 22.48% so far this fiscal. Personal tax collection jumped 30% year-on-year to ₹4.47 trillion, while corporate taxes have risen 6% to ₹2.22 trillion. For FY25, the government targets a corporate tax mop-up of ₹10.2 trillion and personal income tax collection of ₹11.87 trillion. The total direct tax collection before adjusting …

The rationale for the tax proposals
5 months, 2 weeks ago

The rationale for the tax proposals

The Hindu  

The 2024-25 Budget is not just an account of receipts and expenditures for the financial year; it also sets the stage for several years in terms of expectations. Budget 2024 |Middle class discontented, real estate sector applauds tax reforms Regarding the general proposals, two sets pique interest — first, those relating to capital markets and second, those relating to the …

Calculation: Will you pay more income tax or less after Budget 2024 changes?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Calculation: Will you pay more income tax or less after Budget 2024 changes?

Firstpost  

The government has introduced a simplified tax regime for the fiscal year 2024-25, aimed at streamlining the tax structure to make it more taxpayer friendly. As we move to higher income levels, for the range of Rs 1,500,000 to Rs 5,000,000, the tax rate is set at 30 per cent with an effective tax rate of 31.20 per cent. For …

Budget 2024: Income tax slabs changed, standard deduction increased. Read details
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2024: Income tax slabs changed, standard deduction increased. Read details

Op India  

On Tuesday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Annual Financial Statement before the Lok Sabha. The Finance Minister has given relief to taxpayers who choose to opt for the New Tax regime as the tax slabs have been revised and the Standard deduction limit has been increased from Rs 50,000 to Rs 75,000. Personal Income Tax: The Union Finance Minister …

Income Tax Budget Highlights: Govt proposes tax cuts, more standard deduction
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Income Tax Budget Highlights: Govt proposes tax cuts, more standard deduction

Hindustan Times  

New Tax Regime LIVE updates: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Union Budget 2024-25 in Lok Sabha, in New Delhi, Tuesday, July 23, 2024. New Tax Regime Highlights: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her seventh consecutive Budget amid expectations from the middle class for relief at the tax front. Moreover, the efficiency of tax collection has improved over …

Budget 2024: Will Nirmala Sitharaman bring cheer to middle-class with income tax changes?
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2024: Will Nirmala Sitharaman bring cheer to middle-class with income tax changes?

Hindustan Times  

The Union Budget 2024 could provide Income Tax relief for low earners looms large amid rising prices in the country. Experts believe that a reduction in Income Tax could address economic challenges in the country as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 on July 23. This change would boost consumption, …

Budget 2024: Taxpayers, you can expect these 6 income tax benefits on July 23
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2024: Taxpayers, you can expect these 6 income tax benefits on July 23

Hindustan Times  

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget on July 23. Taxpayers are expecting a potential hike in standard deduction, relief in income tax rates and an increase in Section 80C exemptions in the Budget. Experts believe that adjustments to income tax slab rates could be seen in the Budget as the Finance Minister might announce tax …

’Middle class bearing more weight than corporates’: Congress slams Centre over taxation policy ahead of Budget 2024
5 months, 3 weeks ago

’Middle class bearing more weight than corporates’: Congress slams Centre over taxation policy ahead of Budget 2024

Live Mint  

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh attacked the government on Sunday over the taxation in the country, saying that "the middle class continues to bear the weight of heavy taxation." In a post on X, Ramesh said, ".data has just been released that gross personal income tax collections amounted to ₹3.61 lakh crore during April 1-July 1 2024, while gross corporate tax …

Corporate tax cut enriched billionaires by Rs 2 lakh crore; middle-class hit by heavy taxes: Congress
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Corporate tax cut enriched billionaires by Rs 2 lakh crore; middle-class hit by heavy taxes: Congress

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: With the personal income tax collections exceeding the corporate tax collections, the Congress alleged on Sunday that the corporate tax cut has put over Rs 2 lakh crore in the "pockets of billionaires," while the middle class continues to bear the weight of heavy taxation. The opposition party's attack on the government came a day after data released …

Budget 2024: Low-income individuals likely to get big tax relief, says report
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2024: Low-income individuals likely to get big tax relief, says report

India Today  

The government is considering significant tax cuts for lower-income individuals in the upcoming Budget 2024, marking the first such relief in seven years, reported Bloomberg. Lower tax rates, new tax slabs Salaried taxpayers earning between Rs 5 lakh and Rs 15 lakh annually, currently taxed at rates ranging from 5% to 20% under the new income tax regime, could benefit …

Budget 2024: Which income categories can expect tax relief?
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2024: Which income categories can expect tax relief?

India Today  

The government is considering a reduction in tax rates for specific categories of salaried individuals, aimed at boosting consumption, reported news agency Reuters. The reduction in tax rates could be part of the upcoming budget announcement in July by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the report said, citing two government officials. Potential tax relief The anticipated tax relief could benefit individuals …

Use Expiring Trump Tax Cuts To Overhaul The Entire Tax System, Groups Say
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Use Expiring Trump Tax Cuts To Overhaul The Entire Tax System, Groups Say

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The $4.6 trillion in tax cuts that expire next year offer a chance to completely revamp the U.S. tax system that should not be missed, more than 100 progressive and economic groups said Tuesday. “Congress should pursue reforms — including corporate tax reforms — that stem the decades-long tide of tax cuts for the rich and corporations …

Amid debate about inheritance tax, rising share of personal income tax and indirect tax remains a concern
8 months, 1 week ago

Amid debate about inheritance tax, rising share of personal income tax and indirect tax remains a concern

The Hindu  

Over the last week, during the election campaign, the Congress’ manifesto and the party’s emphasis on social justice and welfare were suddenly thrust into the limelight. The data also show that revenues from personal income tax and securities transaction tax grew at almost double the pace compared to revenues from corporate taxes last year. Chart 1 | the chart shows …

India’s tax-to-GDP ratio to hit a record high of 11.7% of GDP in 2024-25: Revenue Secretary
11 months ago

India’s tax-to-GDP ratio to hit a record high of 11.7% of GDP in 2024-25: Revenue Secretary

The Hindu  

February 06, 2024 08:19 pm | Updated 09:05 pm IST - NEW DELHI India’s tax-to-GDP ratio is expected to hit a record high of 11.7% of GDP in 2024-25, led by an uptick in the more ‘equitable’ direct taxes, and the government will continue to simplify and rationalise the tax regime to reduce disputes, litigation and intrusive means of enforcement, …

Australia PM to modify proposed tax cuts, stoking fears of inflation
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia PM to modify proposed tax cuts, stoking fears of inflation

The Hindu  

Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday, January 25, 2024, that he would consult lawmakers to modify proposed tax cuts for higher earners, potentially breaking an election pledge in a decision some economists worry could stoke inflation. Shane Oliver, chief economist at AMP, said the proposed changes benefit low — and middle-income earners, who tend to spend rather than …

Robust revenues: On direct tax collection target and fiscal consolidation
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Robust revenues: On direct tax collection target and fiscal consolidation

The Hindu  

With little under a quarter left in the financial year 2023-24, the government has met nearly 81% of its direct tax collection target. Economists believe the exchequer’s net direct tax kitty will end up surpassing the Budget estimate of ₹17.2 lakh crore by about a lakh crore if not more, with the full-year growth settling at around 18%. Within direct …

Rishi Sunak considers tax cut for five million highest earners
1 year, 2 months ago

Rishi Sunak considers tax cut for five million highest earners

The Telegraph  

Downing Street is considering a tax cut for five million high earners next year to galvanise Tory voters after suffering historic by-election defeats in two “safe” Conservative seats. The threshold for paying the 40 per cent higher rate of income tax could be raised in an effort to plot a path to re-election despite polls predicting a Labour victory. Surveys …

Net direct tax growth for 2022-23 to slow to 15%
1 year, 9 months ago

Net direct tax growth for 2022-23 to slow to 15%

The Hindu  

India’s net direct tax collections growth, which stood at about 17% for this year by early March, is expected to moderate to 15% for the full financial year 2022-23, a top Finance Ministry official told The Hindu. By February 10, the growth rate stood at 18.4%, which declined further to 16.8% by March 10, when the total net direct tax …

FM says new tax regime has been made \'very attractive\'
1 year, 10 months ago

FM says new tax regime has been made \'very attractive\'

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said that the government chose the capital expenditure route to revive the economy as it has a great multiplier effect. She also said the new tax regime has been made “very attractive”, emphasising on moderation in personal taxes for the middle classes in the country. “In the new tax regime, offering a …

Budget 2023: Govt increases income tax rebate to Rs 7 lakh per annum | 5 major announcements
1 year, 11 months ago

Budget 2023: Govt increases income tax rebate to Rs 7 lakh per annum | 5 major announcements

India TV News  

Budget 2023: In a big relief for the common man, the Modi government on Wednesday increased the personal income tax rebate to Rs 7 lakh per annum. The income tax rebate is one of the 5 major announcements made by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the first budget of 'Amrit Kaal'. Sitharaman tweaked the slabs to provide some relief to …

Budget 2023: Why govt should consider tax relief despite limited fiscal room
1 year, 11 months ago

Budget 2023: Why govt should consider tax relief despite limited fiscal room

India Today  

An incremental tax relief in the upcoming Union Budget 2023 could help the central government provide consumption support to the Indian economy in FY24 and shield it from the worsening financial environment in the West. Recently, global economic experts, including International Monetary Fund Deputy Managing Director Gita Gopinath, noted that an inflation-driven price shock could disrupt the lives of people …

Direct tax collection rises by 30% to Rs 8.36 lakh crore
2 years, 3 months ago

Direct tax collection rises by 30% to Rs 8.36 lakh crore

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Gross direct tax collections grew 30 per cent to Rs 8.36 lakh crore till September 17 of current fiscal year on higher advance tax mop-up buoyed by the economic revival post pandemic, the finance ministry said on Sunday. After adjusting for refunds amounting to Rs 1.35 lakh crore, net direct tax kitty grew 23 per cent to Rs …

Centre mulls cutting tax rates in new income tax regime
2 years, 4 months ago

Centre mulls cutting tax rates in new income tax regime

Live Mint  

BENGALURU/NEW DELHI : The finance ministry is working to sweeten the two-year-old exemptions-free personal income tax regime by offering lower tax rates, a government official said, after the new system failed to click with taxpayers. “We have not seen much traction for the new personal income tax regime without exemptions so far. Similarly, the Centre is exploring ways to do …

British PM candidate Rishi Sunak vows 20% income tax cut by 2029
2 years, 5 months ago

British PM candidate Rishi Sunak vows 20% income tax cut by 2029

The Hindu  

Rishi Sunak, trailing in the race to become Britain's next prime minister, has vowed to slash the basic rate of income tax by 20% by 2029 in a potentially make-or-break throw of the dice by the former finance minister. Mr. Sunak said he remained focused on tackling inflation but once that was achieved he would follow through on an already-announced …

Sri Lanka hikes tax rates to maximise government revenues
2 years, 7 months ago

Sri Lanka hikes tax rates to maximise government revenues

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka's cash-strapped government on Tuesday announced a taxation overhaul to boost revenue amid the country's crippling economic crisis, hiking value added taxes and corporate income tax, and slashing the relief given to individual taxpayers. "The implementation of a strong fiscal consolidation plan is imperative through revenue enhancement as well as expenditure rationalization measures in 2022," Mr. Wickremesinghe's office said …

Sri Lanka hikes tax rates to boost government revenues
2 years, 7 months ago

Sri Lanka hikes tax rates to boost government revenues

Al Jazeera  

The crisis-hit country’s inflation rose to 39.1 percent in May, its statistics office said on Tuesday. Sri Lanka’s cash-strapped government has announced a taxation overhaul to boost revenue amid the country’s crippling economic crisis, hiking value added taxes and corporate income tax, and slashing the relief given to individual taxpayers. Sri Lanka’s inflation rose to 39.1 percent in May, its …

Budget 2022: Why didn't government change personal income tax rates? FM Sitharaman answers
2 years, 11 months ago

Budget 2022: Why didn't government change personal income tax rates? FM Sitharaman answers

India TV News  

Highlights Sitharaman did not raise the standard deduction Concessional rate of 15 per cent has been extended by one year for newly incorporated units The basic personal tax exemption limit in the personal income tax was last revised in 2014 There was no change in the personal income tax slabs in the Union Budget 2022-23 unveiled on Tuesday by Finance …

Union Budget 2022: From widening tax base to growth-related announcements, what we want from FM Sitharaman
2 years, 11 months ago

Union Budget 2022: From widening tax base to growth-related announcements, what we want from FM Sitharaman

Firstpost  

If India is going to break into the next generation of economic reform, there is a dire need for bold steps both on the expenditure and revenue sides In a season troubled by the third wave of the pandemic, with new variant Omicron, and excited by the forthcoming Assembly elections in five states, can we expect anything dramatic and path-breaking …

Why personal income tax rates need a revision
3 years ago

Why personal income tax rates need a revision

India Today  

With the budget comes the hope and expectation of tax rate cuts, especially for the salaried class. Corporate tax rates are amongst the most competitive in the world with no room for further rationalisation—down to 15 per cent for new manufacturing units. But in terms of income tax rates, the salaried tax payers continue to be taxed at relatively higher …

Advance tax mop-up declines 25%, indicates economic health recovery
4 years, 3 months ago

Advance tax mop-up declines 25%, indicates economic health recovery

Business Standard  

Advance tax mop-up declines 25%, indicates economic health recovery However, this is an improvement over the 40% decline seen in Q1; TDS down between 10 and 12% across jurisdictions Premium Mumbai, which contributes about 30 per cent of country’s direct collections, saw the rate of contracti­on in advance tax collection lo­wer to 20 per cent as against an over 33 …

PM Modi to Launch 'Transparent Taxation
4 years, 4 months ago

PM Modi to Launch 'Transparent Taxation

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Thursday launch a new platform, "Transparent Taxation Honouring the Honest", which will carry forward the journey of direct tax reforms, an official statement said here. The Central Board of Direct Taxes has carried out several major tax reforms in direct taxes in the recent years, the statement pointed out. This includes bringing more transparency …

Modi administration cut corporate taxes, it’s industry’s turn to invest: Anurag Thakur
4 years, 5 months ago

Modi administration cut corporate taxes, it’s industry’s turn to invest: Anurag Thakur

Live Mint  

Minister of state for finance Anurag Thakur on Friday urged business leaders to start investing in the economy taking advantage of the lower corporate tax rate and other measures taken to make life easier for businesses. Thakur said that Indian industry used to talk about lower corporate tax rates prevalent in certain countries. Last September, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced …

Coronavirus tipped to leave $360b budget black hole that tax reform can help fill
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus tipped to leave $360b budget black hole that tax reform can help fill

ABC  

New forecasts predict the coronavirus crisis will punch a $360 billion hole in the Federal Budget but, while most economists argue the Government should not be trying to rush budget repair, many say major tax reform is urgently needed to assist the recovery. Key points: Deloitte Access Economics forecasts unemployment will not get back to 5 per cent until late …

Govt collects Rs 7.52 lakh cr direct tax in April-January; revised estimate pegs revenue receipts at Rs 18.50 lakh cr for this fiscal
4 years, 10 months ago

Govt collects Rs 7.52 lakh cr direct tax in April-January; revised estimate pegs revenue receipts at Rs 18.50 lakh cr for this fiscal

Firstpost  

The Revised Estimate has pegged the target for collection of direct taxes for the current fiscal, which ends on 31 March, at Rs 11.70 lakh crore. New Delhi: The government has collected over Rs 7.52 lakh crore as direct taxes till 31 January of the current fiscal, Parliament was informed on Tuesday. “The total amount collected under direct tax collection, …

Budget 2020: New tax structure gives option to save tax; people can stay in current regime or switch to proposed plan, says revenue secretary
4 years, 11 months ago

Budget 2020: New tax structure gives option to save tax; people can stay in current regime or switch to proposed plan, says revenue secretary

Firstpost  

In the new regime, 5 percent tax is levied on an annual income between Rs 2.5 lakh and Rs 5 lakh. “So, in this whole proposal, not a single person will be loser.” He said taxpayers have an option to stay with the current regime of getting a standard deduction of Rs 50,000 and investing Rs 1.5 lakh in saving …

Budget 2020: Personal Income Tax Rates Slashed
4 years, 11 months ago

Budget 2020: Personal Income Tax Rates Slashed

Live Law  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has slashed the personal income tax rates but provided to forgo exemptions, as she announced the Union Budget for the Financial Year 2020-2021 today, in the Lok Sabha. It is noteworthy however that the new tax regime is optional for the taxpayers and an individual who is currently availing more deductions & exemption under the IT …

Budget 2020: Income tax slabs lowered for those who forgo exemptions
4 years, 11 months ago

Budget 2020: Income tax slabs lowered for those who forgo exemptions

The Hindu  

In a proposal to simplify the personal income tax regime, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in the Union Budget 2020 speech, said the income tax rates would be “significantly reduced” for those who forgo reliefs and exemptions and the new rates would be optional. Accordingly, a person earning Rs 15 lakh per anum and not availing any deductions will pay ₹1.95 …

Corporate tax cut to mostly benefit less than 1% of companies: Economic Survey
4 years, 11 months ago

Corporate tax cut to mostly benefit less than 1% of companies: Economic Survey

Live Mint  

The steep cut in corporate tax rate will benefit large companies the most as smaller ones were already paying lower rates, the Economic Survey 2019-20 said on Friday. The pre-Budget Survey, tabled in Parliament, said most of the companies have a gross turnover of below ₹400 crore and are already taxed at the base corporate tax rate of 25 per …

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