Budget 2024: India likely to announce social security fund for informal workers

Budget 2024: India likely to announce social security fund for informal workers

Union Budget 2024: India could announce a social security fund for the labourforce in the unorganised sector as well as gig and platform workers in the interim budget to be presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1. The fund, proposed in the Social Security Code, 2020, would be a step toward universal social … Read more

Budget 2024: Govt may extend scope of PLI scheme to job-creating sectors

Budget 2024: Govt may extend scope of PLI scheme to job-creating sectors

To incentivise the manufacturing sector and generate employment, the government may extend the scope of PLI scheme to include sectors like garments, jewellery and handicrafts in the forthcoming interim Budget, Deloitte said. Currently, Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme is available for 14 sectors. Read our full Budget 2024 coverage here Deloitte India Partner Rajat Wahi said … Read more

Budget 2024: Will the government revise taxes on employee stock ownership plans? Here's what experts say

Budget 2024: Will the government revise taxes on employee stock ownership plans? Here's what experts say

Although Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will be presenting the Interim Budget ahead of the scheduled Lok Sabha elections in May, startups and experts feel that the government should offer clarity on ESOP taxation to benefit start-up employees. ESOPs (Employee Stock Ownership Plans) are employee incentives that companies use to attract, reward, and retain talent. … Read more

Interim Budget likely to present a status report on National Pension System

Interim Budget likely to present a status report on National Pension System

New Delhi: The February 1 interim budget is likely to present a status report on the National Pension System (NPS), said people aware of the matter. The group headed by finance secretary TV Somanathan that’s reviewing the scheme is likely to submit its report by the end of this month, they said. The panel has … Read more

Investment submission deadline: Here are the deductions which are allowed under New Tax Regime

Investment submission deadline: Here are the deductions which are allowed under New Tax Regime

New Tax Regime: The Centre introduced the New Tax Regime under Section 115BAC as a new optional alternative to the Old Tax Regime from April 1, 2020 (FY 2020-21) for individuals and the Hindu undivided family (HUF). But after three years, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during the Union Budget 2023 announced that the New … Read more

Tax Calendar 2024: Crucial income tax-related target dates in January, February and March

Tax Calendar 2024: Crucial income tax-related target dates in January, February and March

Income Tax Calendar 2024: The new year has started and the Income Tax department has already shared the tax calendar for this year. It is crucial to note the income tax-related deadlines to avoid paying fines and penalties. Usually, the last date to file the Income Tax Return (ITR) for FY 2023-24 (AY 2024-25) without … Read more

Investment proof submission: Section 80C and other sections that can fetch you exemption under Old Tax Regime

Investment proof submission: Section 80C and other sections that can fetch you exemption under Old Tax Regime

It is that time of the year when you will be asked to submit investment proof so that your workplace can deduct tax before the end of the fiscal on March 31, 2024. On one hand, the Income Tax department deducts tax, but at the same time, it promotes savings and investments among taxpayers. It … Read more

Income Tax 2024: Old Tax Regime slabs vs New Tax Regime slabs explained for senior citizens

Income Tax 2024: Old Tax Regime slabs vs New Tax Regime slabs explained for senior citizens

Old Tax Regime slabs vs New Tax Regime slabs for senior citizens: Income Tax return filing is a mandatory exercise for all Indian citizens, salaried, non-salaried, senior citizens. According to the Income Tax department, an individual resident who is 60 years or above in age but is less than 80 years at any time during … Read more

Income tax returns 2024: Top 5 points to note while selecting New Tax Regime for FY2024-25

Income tax returns 2024: Top 5 points to note while selecting New Tax Regime for FY2024-25

New Tax regime in ITR 2024: In the Union Budget 2023, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman declared that the new income tax regime will be the default one starting from April 1, 2023. However, the minister said that taxpayers can still avail of the old regime. The new tax regime, which was introduced in the Union … Read more

Interim budget: Govt likely to give populist spending a pass ahead of general election

Interim budget: Govt likely to give populist spending a pass ahead of general election

New Delhi: The government is likely to stay on the fiscal course-correction glide path in the interim budget for FY25, shunning populist spending or incentives ahead of the summer general election, said people aware of deliberations on the subject. The post-Covid-19 fiscal consolidation roadmap proposed by the government estimates the fiscal deficit at 4.5% of … Read more