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, and the basic exemption limit under the Old Tax Regime stands at Rs 500,000. For salaried employees, this threshold rises to Rs 750,000, marking a significant step towards making tax compliance easier.

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Budget 2025 expectations: Rs 5 lakh exemption and simpler taxes, says EY
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2 days, 9 hours ago

Budget 2025 expectations: Rs 5 lakh exemption and simpler taxes, says EY

India Today  

With the Union Budget 2025-26 around the corner, EY India has proposed a slew of reforms aimed at easing the financial burden on taxpayers and simplifying India's tax system. The global consulting firm suggests that increasing the basic income tax exemption limit to Rs 5 lakh, lowering tax rates, and rationalising tax structures could provide much-needed relief to the ordinary …

Budget 2025: Higher exemption limit and lower tax rates? Check top expectations
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2 days, 9 hours ago

Budget 2025: Higher exemption limit and lower tax rates? Check top expectations

India Today  

The Union Budget 2025-26, scheduled for presentation on February 1, is already generating buzz with expectations of key reforms in the income tax structure. HIGHER TAX EXEMPTION LIMIT Subhash Chand Aggarwal, CMD of SMC Global Securities, predicts further relief for individuals earning up to Rs 15 lakh annually. “Continuing the trend from the 2024 Budget, reduced tax rates for these …

Congress suggests relief in income tax for the middle class, MSP for farmers, and income support for the poor in upcoming Union budget
2 days, 16 hours ago

Congress suggests relief in income tax for the middle class, MSP for farmers, and income support for the poor in upcoming Union budget

The Hindu  

The downward revision of Gross Domestic Product growth estimates for the current fiscal provides a gloomy backdrop to the upcoming Union budget, and needs radical action to dispel “the cloud of growth slowdown and investment chill” in the country, the Congress said on Wednesday. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh in a statement said there should be income support for India’s …

Budget 2025: Can you expect Rs 10 lakh tax-free income?
3 days, 1 hour ago

Budget 2025: Can you expect Rs 10 lakh tax-free income?

India Today  

As the Union Budget 2025 approaches, expectations are mounting for significant tax reforms and economic relief measures. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the budget on February 1, 2025, with the middle class hoping for an increase in the tax-free income threshold, amongst other proposals. Other key demands include extending the MGNREGA program to provide 200 workdays per …

Budget 2025: Salaried earners up to Rs 15 lakh may get tax relief. Details here
3 days, 9 hours ago

Budget 2025: Salaried earners up to Rs 15 lakh may get tax relief. Details here

India Today  

The upcoming Budget 2025-26 is likely to introduce significant tax benefits aimed at individuals earning up to Rs 15 lakh annually. BOOSTING SPENDING POWER AMID INFLATION The government’s focus appears to be on easing the burden on individuals earning Rs 13–14 lakh annually, especially in urban areas, where inflation has eroded purchasing power, according to sources. Experts believe that revising …

Budget 2025: 5 reforms that could make new tax regime a better deal for you
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1 week, 1 day ago

Budget 2025: 5 reforms that could make new tax regime a better deal for you

India Today  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to present the Union Budget 2025 on February 1, 2025. The new tax regime is expected to take centre stage in the budget, with reforms designed to make it a more attractive alternative to the traditional tax structure. POSSIBLE REFORMS IN THE NEW TAX REGIME The upcoming budget could include several changes to the …

Mohandas Pai shares his Budget 2025 wishlist: No tax up to ₹5 lakh, large tax slabs, relief for middle class & more
1 week, 2 days ago

Mohandas Pai shares his Budget 2025 wishlist: No tax up to ₹5 lakh, large tax slabs, relief for middle class & more

Live Mint  

Former Infosys CFO TV Mohandas Pai has requested a set of reforms in the upcoming budget, which is scheduled to be announced in February 2025. Pai has asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to make Budget 25-26 “a year of Big Reforms.” In a post on X, he suggested a list of reforms the government could implement. The former Infosys CFO …

Budget 2025: Mohandas Pai calls for revised tax slabs, relief for middle-class
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1 week, 2 days ago

Budget 2025: Mohandas Pai calls for revised tax slabs, relief for middle-class

India Today  

As the 2025 Union Budget approaches, former Infosys CFO TV Mohandas Pai has outlined his recommendations for substantial tax reforms. PROPOSED TAX REFORMS Pai highlighted the sharp increase in individual tax collections, which rose from Rs 4.87 lakh crore in FY21 to Rs 10.45 lakh crore in FY24—a 114% jump in three years. He proposed new tax slabs with no …

Budget 2025: When was the last major income tax relief given?
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1 week, 5 days ago

Budget 2025: When was the last major income tax relief given?

India Today  

The Union Budget 2025 is scheduled to be presented on February 1, 2025 as expectations are high among salaried individuals for income tax relief. Economists have also called on the government to cut income tax rates and implement reforms to boost savings and economic growth in the Union Budget 2025, as per media reports. PREVIOUS MAJOR INCOME TAX RELIEF Ajinkya …

Income tax budget on ITR filing: Will FM Nirmala Sitharaman announce tax relief for taxpayers earning up to ₹15 lakh?
2 weeks ago

Income tax budget on ITR filing: Will FM Nirmala Sitharaman announce tax relief for taxpayers earning up to ₹15 lakh?

Live Mint  

Every year, India’s salaried class eagerly awaits relief in income tax. New income tax regime Individuals earning up to ₹3 lakh annually are exempt from income tax under the new tax regime that was implemented in 2020. Slabs Tax rate Upto ₹ 3 lakh Nil ₹ 3-7 lakh 5% ₹ 7-10 lakh 10% ₹ 10-12 lakh 15% ₹ 12-15 lakh …

Income Tax: New tax regime continues to allow these deductions and exemptions
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Income Tax: New tax regime continues to allow these deductions and exemptions

Live Mint  

With the new tax regime becoming the default regime lately, several taxpayers are anxious about having lost the eligibility to claim deduction. What, however, is not known to many people is that some deductions and exemptions are still allowed in the new tax regime. New tax regime: These deductions are still allowed 1.Standard deduction: Standard deduction amounting to ₹75,000 or …

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, 2 days 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, 3 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 …

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

India Expects to Surpass Rs 22 Lakh Cr Direct Tax Target
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India Expects to Surpass Rs 22 Lakh Cr Direct Tax Target

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The government on Monday said that it would exceed the Rs 22 lakh crore direct tax collection target set for the current fiscal year. As per the latest data released by the tax department between April 1 and November 10, net direct tax collection has grown 15.41 per cent to Rs 12.11 lakh crore, including net corporate tax …

Nirmala Sitharaman said this to X user seeking relief for middle class
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Nirmala Sitharaman said this to X user seeking relief for middle class

India Today  

India's middle class is upset. Very upset, as some X user tagged Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and requested her to consider providing some relief to the middle class in a social media post. I humbly request you to consider providing some relief for the middle class. In response, Sitharaman, while appreciating the X user's concerns, described the current government …

State of income tax in India: Rich pay more, middle class less
1 month, 3 weeks ago

State of income tax in India: Rich pay more, middle class less

Firstpost  

Income tax liability on salaried individuals earning less than Rs 20 lakh a year, broadly described as middle class, has fell sharply during the 10 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government. Also, the income tax liability of those earning more than Rs 50 lakh has increased 3.2 times or 282 per cent, from Rs 2.52 lakh crore in 2014, …

Income Tax Returns data shows that 5 times more people are earning over 50 lakhs per year since PM Modi came to power, pay over 75% of taxes
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Income Tax Returns data shows that 5 times more people are earning over 50 lakhs per year since PM Modi came to power, pay over 75% of taxes

Op India  

Over the course of last ten years, the number of income tax filers has increased by an astounding 120%, as per media reports. The data from income tax return filings shows that the number of people with yearly incomes over Rs 50 lakh surged five-fold from 1.85 lakh in 2013–14, to over 9.39 lakh in 2023–24. Furthermore, from Rs 2.52 …

Income tax share from below ₹10 lakh group shrinks over 10 years, high earners dominate
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1 month, 4 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, 4 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 …

It is time India started indexing tax slabs and exemptions with inflation
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2 months ago

It is time India started indexing tax slabs and exemptions with inflation

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI : One of the big stories of the Indian economy has been the sharp increase in personal income tax collections. As the government’s revenue from personal income tax rises, it will likely face greater scrutiny and higher taxpayer expectations regarding the tax system's efficiency, transparency, stability, and fairness. The old tax regime evolved over several decades, allowing individuals …

India's Tax Filers Surge Fivefold, With 52% of Salaried Individuals Reporting Income Over Rs 1 Crore
2 months, 2 weeks ago

India's Tax Filers Surge Fivefold, With 52% of Salaried Individuals Reporting Income Over Rs 1 Crore

ABP News  

India's tax filers have seen a significant surge in recent years, with the number of individuals reporting taxable incomes exceeding Rs 1 crore surging fivefold in the assessment year 2023-24. This growth has been driven by both an increase in the total number of taxpayers and an increase in the number of individuals with taxable incomes exceeding Rs 1 crore.

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 …

Union Budget 2024: How Much Tax Will The Common Man Save Under The New Tax Slabs?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Union Budget 2024: How Much Tax Will The Common Man Save Under The New Tax Slabs?

ABP News  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday unveiled revised tax slabs for the new tax regime as part of Budget 2024. Tax Percentage Revised New Tax Regime New Tax Regime Nil 0-3 Lakh 0-3 Lakh 5 per cent 3-7 Lakh 3-6 Lakh 10 per cent 7-10 Lakh 6-9 Lakh 15 per cent 10-12 Lakh 9-12 Lakh 20 per cent 12-15 Lakh …

New income tax regime: Check how much tax you will pay now
5 months, 2 weeks ago

New income tax regime: Check how much tax you will pay now

India Today  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced key changes to the New Income Tax regime, tweaking tax slabs and increasing the standard deduction. Read Full Budget 2024 Coverage The Finance Minister highlighted that over two-thirds of tax filers chose the new personal income tax regime in the last fiscal year. New Tax Regime after revision The revised tax slabs under the New …

Budget 2024: Time to opt out of old tax regime? Explained
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2024: Time to opt out of old tax regime? Explained

Hindustan Times  

The message from Budget 2024 was loud and clear: say goodbye to the old income tax regime. Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed three key changes in the new tax regime, while the old one was left untouched. If your deductions and exemptions exceed the break-even amount, go for the old tax regime, otherwise the new tax regime will be …

Income tax benefits, capital gains tax hike, cheaper phones | Key Budget takeaways
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Income tax benefits, capital gains tax hike, cheaper phones | Key Budget takeaways

Hindustan Times  

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday proposed the much-awaited change in the income tax slabs as she tabled the first Union Budget of the new Narendra Modi government. "Under the new tax regime, tax rate structure to be revised as follows - ₹0- ₹3 lakh -Nil; ₹3-7 lakh -5%; ₹7-10 lakh-10%; ₹10-12 lakh-15%; ₹12-15 lakh- 20% and above ₹15 lakh-30%," …

Budget 2024: How the changes in new tax regime will benefit the salaried, explained
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2024: How the changes in new tax regime will benefit the salaried, explained

Hindustan Times  

Salaried income taxpayers shifting to the new tax regime stand to save up to ₹17,500 in income tax, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in presenting the Union budget 2024. The finance minister announced increased standard deduction for those opting to file their tax returns under the new regime and also widened the tax slabs to give relief. Increase in the …

Union Budget 2024: Should you pick new tax regime? How can you save Rs 17,500 in income tax every year?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Union Budget 2024: Should you pick new tax regime? How can you save Rs 17,500 in income tax every year?

Firstpost  

In the Union Budget 2024, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a revision of tax slabs under the new regime. The lowest slab in the new tax regime increased to Rs 3 lakh from Rs 2.5 lakh. The tax structure is proposed to be revised as follows: No tax for those earning up to Rs 3 lakh 5 per cent tax …

Budget 2024: How the new tax regime announced by Sitharaman will impact taxpayers?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2024: How the new tax regime announced by Sitharaman will impact taxpayers?

India TV News  

Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday presented her seventh straight Budget for the fiscal 2024-25. In a significant move, Sitharaman unveiled new income tax slabs under the revised tax regime. Here are the new and old income tax slabs New income tax slabs 0-3 lakh: Nil 3-7 lakh: 5% 7-10 lakh: 10% 1-12 lakh 15% 12-15 lakh 20% …

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 …

Afternoon briefing: New tax regime slabs revised in Budget 2024; IIT Delhi's submission to SC in NEET row; and more
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Afternoon briefing: New tax regime slabs revised in Budget 2024; IIT Delhi's submission to SC in NEET row; and more

Hindustan Times  

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that new tax regime slabs will be changed and standard tax deduction increased from 50,000 to 75,000. Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman carrying the Budget tablet More news on Union Budget 2024-25 Budget: Sitharaman announces financial aid for student loans up to ₹ 10 lakh A panel of experts from Indian …

Old vs proposed income tax slabs under new regime. What has changed?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Old vs proposed income tax slabs under new regime. What has changed?

Hindustan Times  

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday proposed a new tax structure under the new regime. Budget 2024: Mobile phones, chargers to get cheaper; Nirmala Sitharaman proposes cut in customs duty The new tax slabs under the new income tax regime will be effective from April 1, 2024.. Proposed Tax Structure: Income up to ₹ 3,00,000: Nil 3,00,000: Nil ₹ …

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 …

Budget 2024 Highlights on income tax: FM Sitharaman revises personal income tax slabs; taxation rates remain unchanged
5 months, 2 weeks 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: Will common man and salaried class get income tax relief? | Here's what we know
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2024: Will common man and salaried class get income tax relief? | Here's what we know

India TV News  

Union Budget 2024: The general population, particularly those in the salaried and middle-class brackets, are anticipating significant relief measures from the government through the budget being presented today. They recommend raising the 30 per cent tax slab to apply on income exceeding Rs 20 or 25 lakh, instead of the current Rs 15 lakh limit. Additionally, there is a call …

New tax regime slabs revised, standard deduction hiked to Rs 75,000. Details here
5 months, 2 weeks ago

New tax regime slabs revised, standard deduction hiked to Rs 75,000. Details here

India Today  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman revamped income tax slabs under the new regime in Union Budget 2024 in a bid to make it more attractive. The Finance Minister said that the tweaked tax slabs would save salaried individuals Rs 17,500 annually under the new regime. The updated tax slabs are as follows: income up to Rs 3 lakh will be taxed …

Budget 2024 announcements on new tax regime: Standard deduction increased, check new tax slabs
5 months, 2 weeks ago

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

India TV News  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday presented her seventh straight Budget for the fiscal 2024-25. Informing that fiscal deficit estimated at 4.9% of GDP, Sitharaman said that the people have reposed their faith in the government led by PM Modi and re-elected it for the historic third term. Sitharaman said, "I announce a comprehensive review of the Income Tax Act …

Budget 2024: Will FM Nirmala Sitharaman fulfill your income tax wishes?
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2024: Will FM Nirmala Sitharaman fulfill your income tax wishes?

India Today  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present the full Budget 2024 on July 23. With various sectors anticipating significant announcements, salaried taxpayers are particularly hopeful for major income tax relief, including changes in the new income tax regime and standard deductions. Despite positive expectations for the budget, significant tax relief for the middle class may not materialise. Sandeep …

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 …

Budget 2024: What income tax benefits can taxpayers expect on July 23?
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2024: What income tax benefits can taxpayers expect on July 23?

India Today  

Taxpayers are eagerly waiting for July 23 when Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the full budget for the ongoing financial year. Income tax exemption limit There is speculation that the government may raise the income tax exemption limit from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 5 lakh. If implemented, individuals earning up to Rs 8.5 lakh annually could potentially pay …

Budget 2024: This change to old income tax regime can provide relief to millions
5 months, 3 weeks 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 …

India's 2024 Budget: A push for tax reform
5 months, 3 weeks ago

India's 2024 Budget: A push for tax reform

India Today  

The 2024 Budget, scheduled for July 23, may see tweaks to key tax policies to boost government revenue — bold steps to tackle tax evasion and improve tax compliance. 1980: For every Rs 100 collected, Rs 11 came from income tax, Rs 12 from corporate tax, Rs 1 from other direct taxes, and Rs 76 from other indirect taxes. 2000: …

Corporate tax cut enriched billionaires by Rs 2 lakh crore; middle-class hit by heavy taxes: Congress
5 months, 4 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 …

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