ITR filing 2025: The NDA government 3.0 introduced a major income tax relief for the salaried class in the Union Budget 2025. Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman announced that individuals will not have to pay any income tax on total earnings up to Rs 12 lakh. This translates to an average monthly … Read more
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
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
Income tax calculations: The Union Budget 2025 raised the income tax exemption threshold to Rs 12 lakh, effectively making incomes up to this amount tax-free. For salaried individuals, this limit increases to Rs 12.75 lakh after factoring in the standard deduction of Rs 75,000 under the new tax regime for FY 2025-26. This has become possible … Read more
Unlike the rest of India, where income tax increases with income, Sikkim offers complete income tax exemption, regardless of earnings. This tax-free status stems from a special provision under Article 371F of the Indian Constitution, a safeguard enshrined during the state’s merger in 1975. While the state might be small in size, its tax policy … Read more
By now, most taxpayers should have received their Form 16. Employers deduct House Rent Allowance (HRA) from salaries, and this deduction can be seen in part B of Form 16 when filing an Income Tax Return (ITR). It is crucial to understand that HRA exemption under Section 10(13A) can only be claimed if one lives … Read more
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
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
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