Budget 2025: 3 income tax changes by FM Nirmala Sitharaman that could benefit the middle class
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Budget 2025: 3 income tax changes by FM Nirmala Sitharaman that could benefit the middle class

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Budget 2025: Middle-class income taxpayers are looking forward to possible revisions that could provide much-needed relief. In her eighth straight union budget, will Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman make announcements that will majorly impact the middle class by increasing their disposable incomes and promoting long-term financial growth? 3 income tax changes by FM Sitharaman that could benefit the middle class 1)Standard deduction The standard deduction is a fixed sum that can be subtracted from taxable income—a larger deduction results in lower taxable income, which lowers taxes. 3) New tax slabs According to the MD & CEO at Optima Money Managers, the tax slabs in the new tax regime may also be revised as follows: Income up to ₹4 lakh – Nil ₹4 lakh to ₹8 lakh – 5% ₹8 lakh to ₹10 lakh – 10% ₹10 lakh to ₹12 lakh – 15% ₹12 lakh to ₹15 lakh – 20% Above ₹15 lakh – 30% These changes could make the new tax regime more attractive for taxpayers if implemented. Budget 2025: Making changes to old income tax regime unlikely The government is focusing on making the new tax regime more popular, and changes to the old regime are unlikely.

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