Budget 2023: How are old and new income tax slabs different from each other
1 year, 10 months ago

Budget 2023: How are old and new income tax slabs different from each other

Hindustan Times  

The income tax slabs were last changed in 2014, when the personal tax exemption limit was revised, too. From the upcoming budget 2023, taxpayers are expecting the current tax slab with basic exemption limit of ₹2.5 lakh income to be increased to ₹5 lakh, in lieu of rising inflation and cost of living. New tax slabs 1) Annual income of ₹2.5 lakh exempted from taxes 2) 5% tax on annual income between ₹2.5 lakh to ₹5 lakh 3) 10% tax on personal income between ₹5 lakh and ₹7.5 lakh 4) 15% tax on income of ₹7.5 lakh to ₹10 lakh Income above ₹10 lakh is categorised into three: 1. Annual income above ₹15 lakh will be taxed at a rate of 30% Old tax slabs 1) Up to ₹2.5 lakh income is exempt from taxation 2) Income between ₹2.5 to ₹5 lakh taxed at the rate of 5% 3) 15% taxation on personal income between ₹5 lakh and ₹7.5 lakh 4) An income of ₹7.5 lakh to ₹10 lakh attracts taxation of 20% 5) 30% tax on personal income exceeding ₹10 lakh A uniform tax structure for capital gains, incentives for personal loan borrowers and rise in tax exemption limit for home buyers are some of the expectations of the salaried class from finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman for the upcoming budget.

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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
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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 …

Relief to middle class? Inflation offsets hike in tax exemption limit
1 month 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, …

State of income tax in India: Rich pay more, middle class less
1 month, 1 week 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
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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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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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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 …

Income Tax Filers Exceed 2.3 Lakh, with High Majority Being Businesspersons and Professionals
2 months ago

Income Tax Filers Exceed 2.3 Lakh, with High Majority Being Businesspersons and Professionals

Hindustan Times  

Number of taxpayers with over ₹1 crore of taxable income rose significantly in the assessment year 2023-24. The number of taxpayers with more than ₹1 crore of taxable income increased by more than five times, reaching nearly 2.3 lakh. This surge in income earners is attributed to the rise in the number of salaried individuals earning over ₹1 crore, with …

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

Union Budget 2024 reforms of the new tax regime may reduce tax burden and allow option to choose again
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Union Budget 2024 reforms of the new tax regime may reduce tax burden and allow option to choose again

Hindustan Times  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2024 in the parliament on July 23, proposing new changes in the income tax slabs of the new tax regime. Nirmala Sitharaman pictured at the Lok Sabha on July 23, with the Union Budget What are the latest income tax slabs in the new tax regime? Up to ₹3 lakh: NIL ₹3-7 …

Budget 2024: Is the new income tax regime beneficial for all salaried taxpayers?
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Budget 2024: Is the new income tax regime beneficial for all salaried taxpayers?

Hindustan Times  

The government is nudging salaried income taxpayers to move to a new regime, which it says is simpler and offers lower rates of taxes. In her 2020 budget speech introducing the new tax regime, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman noted that the income tax law allowed more than 100 exemptions and deductions. Those who had made certain investment decisions to benefit …

New income tax regime: Check how much tax you will pay now
4 months, 4 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
4 months, 4 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 …

Budget 2024 | Old or new tax regime: Which will be more beneficial for you? Know here
5 months ago

Budget 2024 | Old or new tax regime: Which will be more beneficial for you? Know here

India TV News  

Budget 2024: In the Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman did not make any changes in the old tax regime but increased the exemption limit in the new tax regime, making it more advantageous than before. Proposed tax structure under new tax system 0-3 lakh: Nil 3-7 lakh: 5% 7-10 lakh: 10% 1-12 lakh 15% 12-15 lakh 20% Above 15 lakh: …

Budget 2024: The Indian middle class expected more
5 months ago

Budget 2024: The Indian middle class expected more

Hindustan Times  

Budget 2024 came at a rare moment in the history of Indian budgets. Mostly aimed at first time workers, the government is willing to spend money to move people into formal employment as reflected in the Employees Provident Fund Organisation employment numbers. From 35,000 feet, the Budget 2024 story is this: The government will continue to tax the top 10% …

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

Revised income tax slab rates, Budget 2024: Salaried individuals stand to save up to ₹17,500, standard deductions hiked
5 months ago

Revised income tax slab rates, Budget 2024: Salaried individuals stand to save up to ₹17,500, standard deductions hiked

The Hindu  

Altering the structure for taxation of income under the new regime, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday revised the tax slabs whilst retaining the erstwhile corresponding tax rates other than increasing the standard deductions. The two measures combined, she stated, would provide relief to “about four crore salaried individuals and pensioners.” More under new regime According to Deepashree Shetty, Partner …

Union Budget 2024: Should you pick new tax regime? How can you save Rs 17,500 in income tax every year?
5 months 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 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 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: How will it impact the common people and consumers? CHECK here
5 months ago

Budget 2024: How will it impact the common people and consumers? CHECK here

India TV News  

Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced the Union Budget 2024-25, with nine outlined priorities in agriculture, employment and skilling, manufacturing and services, human resource development, urban development, energy security and more. Sitharaman announced Prime Minister Narendra Modi's package of five schemes for employment, skilling and other opportunities for employment, skilling and other opportunities for 4.1 crore youth …

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

FM Says Salaried Employees Under New Tax Regime To Save Rs 17,500 Annually, Here's How
5 months ago

FM Says Salaried Employees Under New Tax Regime To Save Rs 17,500 Annually, Here's How

News 18  

Budget 2024: Salaried employees under new tax regime to save up to Rs 17,500 annually in taxes due to changes proposed in Budget FY25, announced Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday. The new tax slabs under the new income tax regime will be effective from April 1, 2024.. FM proposed the following changes in the new tax regime; – Standard …

Budget 2024 Boost To New Tax Regime: Standard Deduction Raised To Rs 75k From Rs 50k
5 months ago

Budget 2024 Boost To New Tax Regime: Standard Deduction Raised To Rs 75k From Rs 50k

News 18  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced to increase standard deduction limit to Rs 75,000 under the new tax regime, compared with Rs 50,000 earlier. Presenting the Union Budget for 2024-25, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also said the government will come out with SoP for TDS defaults and simplify and rationalise compounding of such offences. More than two-thirds of individuals …

Budget 2024: Will common man and salaried class get income tax relief? | Here's what we know
5 months 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 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 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 Nirmala Sitharaman bring cheer to middle-class with income tax changes?
5 months 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 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 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 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, 1 week 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: …

Union Budget 2024: Will Nirmala Sitharaman bring income tax relief for middle class?
5 months, 1 week ago

Union Budget 2024: Will Nirmala Sitharaman bring income tax relief for middle class?

Hindustan Times  

With the Union Budget 2024 scheduled to be presented on July 23, 2024 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, income tax slabs are an important component that has been getting a lot of attention lately, with reports suggesting there may be potential tax cuts for boosting consumption in the economy. The current slabs for the new tax regime are as follows: …

Budget 2024: Low-income individuals likely to get big tax relief, says report
6 months 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: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman to increase income tax exemption limit?
6 months ago

Budget 2024: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman to increase income tax exemption limit?

Hindustan Times  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman may increase income tax exemption limit in the upcoming Budget 2024 which is the first for the third term of the PM Modi Government. News agency Reuters reported that the first full-fledged Budget 2024 of Modi 3.0 may relieve taxpayers as the government is considering reducing income tax rates for specific groups of individuals. The government …

Budget 2024: Exemption limit under new tax regime may be hiked to Rs 5 lakh, says report
6 months ago

Budget 2024: Exemption limit under new tax regime may be hiked to Rs 5 lakh, says report

India Today  

The government plans to raise the income exempt from tax under the new regime from the current Rs 3 lakh to Rs 5 lakh in the forthcoming full budget, reported moneycontrol.com. Officials also said that the government is unlikely to accept a proposal from industry representatives to lower the top individual income tax rate from 30% to 25% in the …

Budget 2024: Which income categories can expect tax relief?
6 months 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 …

Direct Tax Collections Grow 18 Per Cent To Rs 19.58 Lakh Crore In FY24, Beat Revised Estimates
8 months ago

Direct Tax Collections Grow 18 Per Cent To Rs 19.58 Lakh Crore In FY24, Beat Revised Estimates

ABP News  

The direct tax collections for the 2023-24 fiscal year increased almost 18 per cent against the funds collected in the previous fiscal year, official data from the Ministry of Finance revealed on Sunday. ➡️Net Direct Tax collections for FY2023-24 exceed the Budget Estimates by ₹ 1.35 lakh crore i.e by 7.40% & Revised Estimates by 0.67% ➡️Gross Direct Tax collections …

Govt’s FY24 tax collection target broadly met on back of robust economic activity: Report
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Govt’s FY24 tax collection target broadly met on back of robust economic activity: Report

Live Mint  

The central government’s tax collection target of over ₹34.37 lakh crore for fiscal year 2023-24 has been broadly met on the back of robust economic activity and improved compliance, according to a report by PTI. The net direct tax collection grew 19.88 per cent to over ₹18.90 lakh crore till March 17 on higher advance tax mop-up. Advance tax collections …

New Tax regime rules to come into effect from today: Check deductions, rebates, changes in tax slab
8 months, 3 weeks ago

New Tax regime rules to come into effect from today: Check deductions, rebates, changes in tax slab

India TV News  

As the new financial year begins on April 1, there will be changes to India's income tax regulations. The Centre will implement the New Tax Regime as the default setting, which implies that unless individuals manually choose to abide by the old tax structure, taxes will be automatically assessed and applied according to this new system. The tax slabs will …

Major Income Tax Reforms Effective From April 1: What You Need To Know
9 months ago

Major Income Tax Reforms Effective From April 1: What You Need To Know

ABP News  

In the wake of the new fiscal year, April 1, 2024, sweeping changes in the tax landscape herald major implications for personal finances. Streamlined Slabs & Expanded Basic Exemption Limit Under the new tax regime, the minimum tax threshold has been raised from Rs 2.5 lakh to Rs 3 lakh. Increased Tax Rebate Threshold Individuals opting for the new tax …

Direct tax kitty crosses 97% of 2023-24 target
9 months ago

Direct tax kitty crosses 97% of 2023-24 target

The Hindu  

Growth in India’s net direct tax collections slowed a bit over the past month but with a kitty of more than ₹18.9 lakh crore, more than 97% of the revised target for 2023-24 had been met by March 17, as per provisional figures released by the Finance Ministry on Tuesday. Personal Income Taxes, including the Securities Transaction Tax, continued to …

Small tax demands up to ₹1 lakh waived, bringing relief for income tax payers
10 months ago

Small tax demands up to ₹1 lakh waived, bringing relief for income tax payers

Live Mint  

The government has recently announced a scheme to waive off small outstanding income tax demands, setting a ceiling of ₹1 lakh per taxpayer. The scheme aims to provide relief to taxpayers burdened with old outstanding tax demands. Criteria for waiver Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had announced during the interim budget that small outstanding direct tax demands of ₹25,000 or less …

Union Budget fiscal deficit for 2024-25 at 5.1% compared to 5.8% in FY24
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Union Budget fiscal deficit for 2024-25 at 5.1% compared to 5.8% in FY24

The Hindu  

The revised fiscal deficit for financial year 2024-25 is estimated at 5.1 per cent of the GDP, down from 5.8 per cent for the current financial year 2024, Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in her interim Budget speech on Thursday. As per data released by the Controller General of Accounts on Wednesday, the Union government’s fiscal deficit touched ₹9.82 lakh …

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  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, during the presentation of the interim Budget on Thursday, announced that there would be no changes to taxation, and she proposed to retain the same direct and indirect tax rates, including import duties. Income between Rs 3-6 lakh taxed at 5 per cent. Income between Rs 6-9 lakh taxed at 10 per cent. Income between …

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