Budget 2024: Finance Ministry invites industry views on tax rates, litigation laws
6 months, 1 week ago

Budget 2024: Finance Ministry invites industry views on tax rates, litigation laws

Hindustan Times  

The Finance Ministry has invited suggestions on direct and indirect taxes and changes in laws to reduce compliances for the 2024-25 Budget from trade and industry associations. The suggestions could include changes in the duty structure, rates and ideas on broadening of tax base on both direct and indirect taxes giving economic justification for the same, as per the ministry. For changes in customs and excise duties, the trade and industry would have to supplement and justify their demand with relevant statistical information about production, prices, and revenue implication of the changes suggested. With regard to direct taxes, the ministry said the suggestions could be also on reducing compliances, providing tax certainty and reducing litigations.

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Budget 2025: FM should introduce new tax slab for individuals who adopt renewable energy, reduce carbon emissions
19 hours, 25 minutes ago

Budget 2025: FM should introduce new tax slab for individuals who adopt renewable energy, reduce carbon emissions

Live Mint  

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Eyes on income tax, customs duty and capex reforms as Sitharaman begins Budget 2025 meetings
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Eyes on income tax, customs duty and capex reforms as Sitharaman begins Budget 2025 meetings

Firstpost  

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

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

India Today  

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Major income tax reforms in pipeline, Budget 2025 to ease filing process: Sources
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1 month, 1 week 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 …

Budget 2024 is an exercise to simplify the tax regime - Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2024 is an exercise to simplify the tax regime - Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra

Hindustan Times  

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Budget 2024: The government’s focus is on ease of paying taxes
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Budget 2024: The government’s focus is on ease of paying taxes

The Hindu  

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The rationale for the tax proposals
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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?
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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
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Budget 2024: Income tax slabs changed, standard deduction increased. Read details

Op India  

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Budget 2024 Highlights on income tax: FM Sitharaman revises personal income tax slabs; taxation rates remain unchanged
5 months ago

Budget 2024 Highlights on income tax: FM Sitharaman revises personal income tax slabs; taxation rates remain unchanged

The Hindu  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her seventh Budget speech on July 23 revised the tax slabs under the new regime. Whilst the rate of taxation remains unchanged, the size of each of the slabs, excluding the initial zero to ₹3 lakh, remains unchanged. Budget 2024-25: Taxes Earlier, the Finance Minister further placed increasing the standard deduction for salaried employees from …

Budget 2024 announcements on new tax regime: Standard deduction increased, check new tax slabs
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Budget 2024 announcements on new tax regime: Standard deduction increased, check new tax slabs

India TV News  

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Major reforms expected by key sectors in Budget 2024, will it deliver?
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Major reforms expected by key sectors in Budget 2024, will it deliver?

New Indian Express  

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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Budget 2024: This change to old income tax regime can provide relief to millions
5 months ago

Budget 2024: This change to old income tax regime can provide relief to millions

India Today  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget 2024 on July 23, and as usual, a key demand amongst citizens is for tax relief. While reports indicate that the government may introduce measures to enhance the appeal of the new income tax regime, taxpayers are also hoping for a revamp of the old regime, which offers the …

No concessions for you and me but expectations remain high
10 months, 3 weeks ago

No concessions for you and me but expectations remain high

Live Mint  

The finance minister stuck to a 'vote on account' budget despite expectations of a populist budget in an election year. In the interim budget for 2024 presented on Thursday, the FM has proposed no change in tax rates for direct taxes and indirect taxes including import duties. In line with the government’s vision to improve ease of living and ease …

Budget 2024: No change in direct taxes. What does it mean for India's middle class?
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2024: No change in direct taxes. What does it mean for India's middle class?

Hindustan Times  

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said that the government won't propose any changes to taxation and will retain the same tax rates for direct taxes and indirect taxes including import duties. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chose not to increase, or decrease, income tax liability on the middle class. "Keeping with the convention, I do not propose to make …

Budget 2024: No change in tax regime this year; check old, new tax slabs
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2024: No change in tax regime this year; check old, new tax slabs

India TV News  

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Budget 2024: 6 key changes taxpayers want from FM Sitharaman
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2024: 6 key changes taxpayers want from FM Sitharaman

India Today  

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Budget 2024: Taxpayers can expect this announcement on February 1
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Budget 2024: Taxpayers can expect this announcement on February 1

India Today  

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Robust revenues: On direct tax collection target and fiscal consolidation
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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 …

Union Budget 2023-24: Modi government tweaks tax provisions to make new tax regime attractive
1 year, 10 months ago

Union Budget 2023-24: Modi government tweaks tax provisions to make new tax regime attractive

Firstpost  

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1 year, 10 months ago

Budget 2023: New vs Old Income Tax Regime

News 18  

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Budget 2023 | Choosing the path of prudence and continuity: T.T. Srinivasaraghavan
1 year, 10 months ago

Budget 2023 | Choosing the path of prudence and continuity: T.T. Srinivasaraghavan

The Hindu  

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Govt. Invites Suggestions From Industry And Trade Associations For Changes In Direct and Indirect Taxes in Budget 2023-24
2 years, 2 months ago

Govt. Invites Suggestions From Industry And Trade Associations For Changes In Direct and Indirect Taxes in Budget 2023-24

Live Law  

The Ministry of Finance has invited suggestions from industry and trade associations for changes in direct and indirect taxes in Budget 2023-24.The Ministry of Finance would like to gain from the Trade Association's suggestions and viewpoints as it develops the proposals for the Union Budget of 2023–24.The industry and trade associations might send their recommendations for modifications to. The Ministry …

Budget 2021- Key Legal Changes
3 years, 10 months ago

Budget 2021- Key Legal Changes

Live Law  

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Union Budget 2021: Finance Ministry May Give Relief Up to Rs 80,000 in Total Tax Liability to Encourage Spending
3 years, 10 months ago

Union Budget 2021: Finance Ministry May Give Relief Up to Rs 80,000 in Total Tax Liability to Encourage Spending

News 18  

In order to put more money in the hands of the tax payer, the Finance Ministry is likely to provide tax relief of up to Rs 80,000 per annum in total tax liability. Sources informed CNBC-TV18 that on the basis of discussion during budget exercise there is strong possibility income tax payers may get relief between Rs 50,000 to Rs …

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

PM Modi to Launch 'Transparent Taxation

News 18  

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