Major relief likely for taxpayers between ₹5 lakh and ₹10 lakh as panel proposes new slabs
5 years, 4 months ago

Major relief likely for taxpayers between ₹5 lakh and ₹10 lakh as panel proposes new slabs

Hindustan Times  

Taxpayers earning between ₹5 lakh and Rs10 lakh a year may be in line for major tax relief with the task force on the Direct Tax Code suggesting halving the tax rate for them to 10%, two persons aware of the matter said on condition of anonymity. The task force submitted its report last week and recommended that the government increase the number of tax slabs or tax brackets from four to five, but lower the tax rates for many. Watch | Explained: How new tax proposals will bring cheer to the middle class There is no change in the first income-tax slab, which attracts zero tax. The task force wants to expand this slab and have a 10% tax rate, while retaining the available full tax rebate for those earning up to ₹5 lakh.

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Budget should reduce tax rates, raise personal income tax exemption limit to ₹5 lakh from ₹3 lakh: EY India
1 day, 11 hours ago

Budget should reduce tax rates, raise personal income tax exemption limit to ₹5 lakh from ₹3 lakh: EY India

Live Mint  

New Delhi, January 8 : The upcoming union budget 2025-26 should focus on giving personal tax relief to common taxpayers by raising the basic exemption limit in the new tax regime from ₹3 lakhs to Rs5 lakhs and reducing tax rates, suggests global consulting and professional services firm Ernst & Young India. EY India also asks for deferring tax deduction …

Income tax slab for AY 2025-26: Which is better, the old tax regime or the new tax regime?
1 day, 15 hours ago

Income tax slab for AY 2025-26: Which is better, the old tax regime or the new tax regime?

Live Mint  

In Budget 2024, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced changes to the income tax slabs to make the new tax regime more appealing to taxpayers. Income tax slab for FY 2024-25: New tax regime ₹0- ₹3 lakh - Nil ₹3-7 lakh - 5% ₹7-10 lakh - 10% ₹10-12 lakh - 15% 12-15 lakh - 20% Above ₹15 lakh - 30% Income …

Budget 2025: Salaried earners up to Rs 15 lakh may get tax relief. Details here
1 day, 21 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 …

ITR filing: 5 new tax regime features every taxpayer must know
3 days, 21 hours ago

ITR filing: 5 new tax regime features every taxpayer must know

India Today  

The revamped income tax slabs introduced in Budget 2024 bring significant relief to taxpayers, enabling savings of up to Rs 17,500 annually under the new tax regime. REVAMPED INCOME TAX SLABS The new tax regime offers simplified and attractive slab rates, with no tax on income up to Rs 3 lakh, 5% for Rs 3–7 lakh, 10% for Rs 7–10 …

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

Income tax budget on ITR filing: Will FM Nirmala Sitharaman announce tax relief for taxpayers earning up to ₹15 lakh?
1 week, 5 days 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 …

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

Government may consider tax relief for income of up to Rs 10.50 lakh: Report
2 weeks 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: 5 key points to consider before submitting proof of investments to your employer
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Income Tax: 5 key points to consider before submitting proof of investments to your employer

Live Mint  

If you are a salaried employee and have already made investments in some tax-saving instruments, it is imperative that you declare the same to your employer so that your salary in the last two months of fiscal 2025 is not reduced substantially. For instance, if you have invested ₹1 lakh towards an insurance premium and another ₹50,000 in the equity …

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, …

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 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 …

It is time India started indexing tax slabs and exemptions with inflation
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1 month, 4 weeks 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 …

Union Budget 2024 reforms of the new tax regime may reduce tax burden and allow option to choose again
5 months, 2 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 …

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 …

Middle class discontented, real estate sector applauds tax reforms
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Middle class discontented, real estate sector applauds tax reforms

The Hindu  

Middle-class families in the city have voiced their dissatisfaction with the updated income tax slabs in Union Budget 2024-25, presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on July 23. Mohd Abdullah, an assistant manager at a private bank, remarked, “People earning ₹3 lakh to ₹7 lakh per year are usually recent college graduates, while those earning ₹7 lakh to ₹10 …

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 …

Revised income tax slab rates, Budget 2024: Salaried individuals stand to save up to ₹17,500, standard deductions hiked
5 months, 2 weeks 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, 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 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: 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 …

Direct tax mop-up rises 20% to ₹5.74 lakh cr on higher corporate advance tax
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Direct tax mop-up rises 20% to ₹5.74 lakh cr on higher corporate advance tax

The Hindu  

Net direct tax collection grew 19.54% to over ₹5.74 lakh crore so far this fiscal on higher advance tax payment by corporates. The net direct tax collection of ₹5,74,357 crore includes CIT at ₹2,10,274 crore and PIT at ₹3,46,036 crore, as per data released by Central Board of Direct Taxes on July 13. During the same period last year, net …

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: Exemption limit under new tax regime may be hiked to Rs 5 lakh, says report
6 months, 3 weeks 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, 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 …

New Tax regime rules to come into effect from today: Check deductions, rebates, changes in tax slab
9 months, 1 week 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, 2 weeks 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 …

Small tax demands up to ₹1 lakh waived, bringing relief for income tax payers
10 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Budget 2024: No change in tax regime this year; check old, new tax slabs
11 months, 1 week 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 …

Budget 2024: 6 key changes taxpayers want from FM Sitharaman
11 months, 1 week ago

Budget 2024: 6 key changes taxpayers want from FM Sitharaman

India Today  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Interim Budget 2024-25 on February 1, covering the initial three months of the next fiscal year. While hopes for a new 25 per cent high-income tax slab are slim, expectations include increased basic exemption, standard deduction, and higher limits for 80C & 80D," Ravi said. NPS deduction under new tax regime …

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 …

Income Tax: Submit investment proof soon to prevent TDS from eating into your salary
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Income Tax: Submit investment proof soon to prevent TDS from eating into your salary

Live Mint  

If you have already made investment in some of the tax-saving instruments such as insurance, PPF and NPS, among others, it is imperative that you submit the proof of your investment at the earliest so that your employer does not deduct more tax than required. But when you didn’t submit the documents, the tax towards this income of ₹1.5 lakh …

More Than 5 Crore Taxpayers Opt for New Tax Regime 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

More Than 5 Crore Taxpayers Opt for New Tax Regime 2023

News 18  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced income tax relief, especially for those with salaried incomes in the 2023-24 Budget. The new tax regime grants tax exemption for income between 0 to 3 lakh rupees. Individuals earning income ranging between Rs 3 to 6 lakh are taxed at a 5 per cent rate, while those between 6 to 9 lakh face a …

Leave encashment tax-free till ₹25 lakh for private sector employees. Details
1 year, 7 months ago

Leave encashment tax-free till ₹25 lakh for private sector employees. Details

Hindustan Times  

In line with the Budget announcement, the finance ministry on Thursday hiked the tax exemption limit for leave encashment upon retirement for private sector salaried employees to ₹25 lakh. The increased limit for tax exemption on leave encashment on retirement or otherwise of non-government salaried employees to ₹25 lakh with effect from April 1, 2023. "In pursuance to the proposal …

Tax waived on annual forex spends up to ₹7 lakh: Finance Ministry
1 year, 7 months ago

Tax waived on annual forex spends up to ₹7 lakh: Finance Ministry

The Hindu  

The government, on May 19, blinked on its plan to levy a 20% tax on overseas credit card spending from July 1, in the face of a furore from taxpayers as well as businesses, and decided to exempt any payments by an individual using their international debit or credit cards up to ₹7 lakh per financial year from the levy. …

Income-tax collections grow 20% in one year, nears ₹20 lakh crore mark
1 year, 9 months ago

Income-tax collections grow 20% in one year, nears ₹20 lakh crore mark

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Union finance ministry on Monday reported over 20% year-on-year jump in gross direct tax revenue at ₹19.68 lakh crore for the financial year ending March 31, 2023, days after it declared about 22% annualised growth in Goods and Services Tax collections at ₹18.1 lakh crore, reflecting sustained growth in economic activities, better tax administration and ease of …

From new Tax regime, to costlier cars- Changes to kick in from April 1
1 year, 9 months ago

From new Tax regime, to costlier cars- Changes to kick in from April 1

India TV News  

Income Tax Rules Change April 1: As the new financial year begins on April 1, several significant changes are set to come into effect, affecting various sectors of the economy. From a new tax regime to increased costs of cars, the changes are expected to have an impact on the daily lives of Indian citizens. New Tax regime Under the …

From Apr 1, these 10 big income tax rule changes to be effective. Details
1 year, 9 months ago

From Apr 1, these 10 big income tax rule changes to be effective. Details

Hindustan Times  

The new financial year 2023-24 will begin on April 1 and the announcements made by Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the annual Feb 1 Union budget will come into effect as soon as FY23 kicks in. Representational Image Here are, therefore, the 10 major income tax rule changes effective from April 1: Default tax regime: As announced by the …

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