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

Tax calculations: Taxable income vs gross income vs net income – know how to calculate your actual tax outgo

Tax calculations: Taxable income vs gross income vs net income – know how to calculate your actual tax outgo

Tax calculation: In Budget 2025, the Finance Minister announced that no income tax is payable up to an annual income of Rs 12 lakh, providing a tax rebate for individuals earning up to this amount. The tax slabs for different income brackets have been updated, with those earning between Rs 4-7 lakh now required to pay … Read more

Budget 2025: Why the rebate under Section 87A is groundbreaker for taxpayers. Here’s what it means

Budget 2025: Why the rebate under Section 87A is groundbreaker for taxpayers. Here’s what it means

Budget 2025: Last week, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that there will be no taxes on normal income up to Rs 12 lakh starting from the financial year 2025-26 under the New Tax Regime. The Budget 2025 proposed that the tax-free income limit for salaried employees in the new regime will increase to Rs 12.75 … Read more

Tax-Budget 2025: Tweaks in New Tax Regime – How much more you will earn in FY26 vs FY25 if your salary is Rs 12 lakh/year?

Tax-Budget 2025: Tweaks in New Tax Regime – How much more you will earn in FY26 vs FY25 if your salary is Rs 12 lakh/year?

Tax Budget 2025: The introduction of Budget 2025 has resulted in significant changes that align with the expectations of the middle class. Notably, the Finance Minister has raised the tax-free income threshold to Rs 12 lakh, translating to Rs 12.75 lakh for salaried individuals after considering the standard deduction. A key highlight this Budget for middle-class … Read more

New income tax bill expected to be presented in Parliament next week, finance secy says it won’t have any new taxes

New income tax bill expected to be presented in Parliament next week, finance secy says it won’t have any new taxes

The new direct tax code or the new income tax bill will not include any new taxes, finance secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey told Moneycontrol in an interview.The new direct tax code was announced in the Budget 2025-26 by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and is set to be introduced in the Budget session of the parliament. … Read more

Effects of Budget 2025: Comparing benefits of Old and New Tax Regimes for salaried taxpayers

Effects of Budget 2025: Comparing benefits of Old and New Tax Regimes for salaried taxpayers

Tax and Budget 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made significant announcements that have delighted middle-class taxpayers. The changes include raising the rebate limit from Rs 7 lakh to Rs 12 lakh under the New Tax Regime (NTR). Additionally, Sitharaman made adjustments to the tax slabs, benefiting taxpayers in higher income brackets and giving them more … Read more

Budget 2025: EPF, NPS game-changers for salaried taxpayers to save extra taxes

Budget 2025: EPF, NPS game-changers for salaried taxpayers to save extra taxes

Tax savings tools: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced several changes that brought cheer to the middle class. From raising the limit of rebate from Rs 7 lakh to Rs 12 lakh under the New Tax Regime (NTR), FM Sitharaman tweaked the tax slabs in a manner that would benefit taxpayers in higher salary brackets as … Read more

Capital gain tax after Budget 2025: Latest LTCG, STCG rates on various assets post Budget 2025

Capital gain tax after Budget 2025: Latest LTCG, STCG rates on various assets post Budget 2025

Budget 2025 impact: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced minor adjustments to the existing capital gains tax framework after overhauling it in the July 2024 Budget. The tax rates and holding periods for assets have been kept unchanged, determining whether they are subject to long-term capital gains or short-term. Consequently, the rules governing Long Term Capital … Read more

Budget 2025: Tax deductions, exemptions under New Tax Regime and Old Tax Regime for FY2025-26

Budget 2025: Tax deductions, exemptions under New Tax Regime and Old Tax Regime for FY2025-26

Tax calculations: The Centre has once again aimed to enhance the appeal of the New Tax Regime by introducing lower tax rates and reducing deductions. This restructuring aims to simplify taxation, while the Old Regime continues to provide tax benefits through various exemptions and deductions. The proposed income tax slabs in the Union Budget 2025 … Read more

ITR 2024-25: Are the latest Budget 2025 tax slabs applicable for tax filing in AY 2025-06? Details here

ITR 2024-25: Are the latest Budget 2025 tax slabs applicable for tax filing in AY 2025-06? Details here

Income tax returns: In the Budget 2025, middle-class taxpayers have received some relief. Under the new tax regime announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, individuals earning up to Rs 12 lakh annually will no longer be required to pay any income tax. The exemption limit has been raised, and tax slabs have been adjusted to provide … Read more