Zero tax till Rs 12 lakh: What’s difference between rebate under Section 87A, exemptions & deductions?

Zero tax till Rs 12 lakh: What’s difference between rebate under Section 87A, exemptions & deductions?

Budget 2025: The recent announcement of a Nil tax rate for individuals with taxable income of up to Rs 12 lakh in the fiscal year 2025-26 has been met with enthusiasm by those within this income bracket. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman implemented changes to the slabs, rates, and rebates under the New Tax Regime to guarantee … Read more

8th Pay Commission: When will govt employees get a salary hike? Minister answers query

8th Pay Commission: When will govt employees get a salary hike? Minister answers query

8th Pay Commission announced: The Central government has officially approved the establishment of the 8th Pay Commission. Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced this decision made by the Union Cabinet, stating that the recommendations of the pay commission are expected to be presented by the year 2026. The introduction of the 8th Pay Commission is anticipated to … Read more

DA hike: 3% hike in DA, DR from July 2024 expected in September. Check details on salary, increment

DA hike: 3% hike in DA, DR from July 2024 expected in September. Check details on salary, increment

DA hike: The Centre is anticipated to make an announcement regarding the second hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for employees and pensioners from July 2024 in September. It is estimated that the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi might sanction a 3% increase in DA and DR during this phase. … Read more

Budget 2024: Salary components, allowances that can reduce taxpayers’ outgoing tax

Budget 2024: Salary components, allowances that can reduce taxpayers’ outgoing tax

Income Tax: Salaried employees can benefit from many financial benefits offered to them in the form of allowances to reduce their tax burden. Allowances are offered on a monthly basis and must be claimed when filing an income tax return (ITR). The Centre offers many such allowances, which are part of the salary structure. These … Read more