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No changes in personal income tax slabs. But tax exemption limit has been increased to ₹ 250,000 (US$2,900) from ₹ 200,000 (US$2,300) for those below the age of 60. Income tax exemption limit for senior citizens has been raised to ₹ 300,000 (US$3,500).
Tax Exemption: Withdrawals made from the National Savings Scheme by individuals on or after 29 August, 2024, will be exempt from tax. [5] Extension of Time-Limit to File Income Tax Returns: The deadline to file updated returns has increased from two to four years. [6] New Income Tax Bill: This bill seeks to simplify tax regime and reduce ...
Income tax in India is governed by Entry 82 of the Union List of the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India, empowering the central government to tax non-agricultural income; agricultural income is defined in Section 10(1) of the Income-tax Act, 1961. [2]
The New Tax Regime is a scheme of Income tax in India first proposed in Union Budget 2020–21. [1] Subsequent Budget of FY2021-22 did not see any major announcements in this regime. [ 2 ] During the Budget 2022–23, reports emerged that New Tax Regime was getting poor response [ 3 ] and Government is considering to make it more attractive ...
Plus, 529 savings plan contributions can be invested, similar to the structure of a 401(k), and any investment profits used to pay for qualified education expenses are 100% tax-free.
The Income Tax Act, 2025 is the charging statute of income tax in India. It provides for the levy, administration, collection, and recovery of income tax. This Act replaces the Income Tax Act, 1961. [1] [2]
The qualifying age limit for senior citizens has been lowered from 60 years to 65 years and increased the current exemption limit under two categories. Category −1 – Age of Individual – 60 years or more but less than 80 years at any time during the previous year. The basic exemption limit is increased from ₹ 240,000 to ₹ 250,000.
The capital gains tax structure has also undergone changes: Short-Term Capital Gains (STCG): The tax rate on short-term capital gains from shares, mutual funds, and real estate has been increased from 15% to 20%. [9] Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG): The tax rate on long-term capital gains has been set at 12.5%. Additionally, the exemption limit ...