New financial year 2025-26: Will taxpayers have more money in hand as promised by FM Sitharaman?

New financial year 2025-26: Will taxpayers have more money in hand as promised by FM Sitharaman?

The upcoming financial year 2025-26, which commences on April 1, 2025, is poised to enhance the disposable income of numerous taxpayers nationwide, courtesy of recent policy changes. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced a Budget that is favourable to the middle class, introducing a range of tax benefits aimed at increasing the funds available to ordinary … Read more

Tax relief: You’ll get rebate even if capital gains push your total income more than Rs 12.75 lakh, points out Finance Bill, 2025

Tax relief: You’ll get rebate even if capital gains push your total income more than Rs 12.75 lakh, points out Finance Bill, 2025

In Budget 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled significant income tax savings, giving taxpayers more funds and introducing modifications to the way they compute their obligations. A noteworthy point is that individuals with earnings up to Rs 12 lakh are exempt from paying income tax in the updated taxation system. During her speech, the Finance … Read more

Hike in TDS threshold in Budget 2025: How TDS is calculated on fixed deposits?

Hike in TDS threshold in Budget 2025: How TDS is calculated on fixed deposits?

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Budget 2025 introduced a revised threshold for TDS compliance for individuals, senior citizens, and companies. This adjustment aims to provide taxpayers with a means to reduce the amount of tax deducted from their income, while also assisting companies in simplifying their TDS compliance process. The proposed threshold has been increased … Read more

Income Tax Bill 2025: I-T department launches self-mapping tool to compare old act, new bill

Income Tax Bill 2025: I-T department launches self-mapping tool to compare old act, new bill

Income Tax Bill 2025 was introduced in a bid to simplify the tax filing process by reducing provisions and acts. Taxpayers can now compare the sections of the Income Tax Act, 1961 with the corresponding clauses in the simplified I-T Bill, 2025, on the Income Tax department portal. The Income Tax Department has made available … Read more

New Income Tax Bill 2025: Less complex, increased compliance to unified tax rates – how taxpayers will be impacted

New Income Tax Bill 2025: Less complex, increased compliance to unified tax rates – how taxpayers will be impacted

New Income Tax bill 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced that the New Income Tax bill will be presented in the Parliament next week, after which it will be reviewed by a parliamentary committee.  She added that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the government will collaborate closely on various economic matters, … 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

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

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