Budget expectations: The upcoming Union Budget for 2025, scheduled to be announced on February 1, is anticipated to bring forth reforms to bolster the expansion and reach of the insurance industry in India. Given the sector’s upward trajectory in recent times, industry experts are optimistic about initiatives that could promote financial inclusivity and stability. Insurers … Read more
Budget expectations: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to unveil the Union Budget on February 1, 2025, a highly anticipated event for taxpayers nationwide. The segment on income tax is of particular interest, as individuals eagerly await any potential changes that could offer relief. Speculation for this year’s budget centers around possible modifications to tax … Read more
Tax calculations: The Union Budget 2024 has introduced a new set of tax slabs for the new tax regime to provide more tax relief compared to the previous tax system. Individuals may wonder how to determine which tax regime is more advantageous for them. The decision will depend on the specific deductions that each taxpayer can … Read more
Union Budget: In this year’s Budget, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced relief for taxpayers in the New Tax Regime by raising the Standard Deduction limit from Rs 50,000 to Rs 75,000. The revised tax slabs for the New Tax regime, applicable from April 2025, will allow salaried employees to save up to Rs 17,500 … Read more
Budget 2024-25: Before each Budget, the allocation of funds and tax incentives for various sectors become prominent topics of discussion. Leading up to this year’s comprehensive Budget, experts and industry insiders have emphasized the need to increase the healthcare spending as a percentage of GDP. This would enhance accessibility, affordability, and most importantly, the overall … Read more
ITR filing 2024: As the deadline for income tax filing approaches, it is crucial for taxpayers categorised as senior and super senior citizens to understand the specific provisions tailored for them. For the financial year 2023-24, tax-saving investments made by March 31, 2024, will be considered for income tax returns. Many seniors mistakenly believe they need … Read more
ITR: Filing tax returns is an annual affair. One should know every detail about the components in Form 16 and how one can get the maximum deductions and exemptions before filing the returns. Tax deductions refer to expenses that you can subtract from your total income, thus lowering the amount of income that is subject … Read more
As an Indian taxpayer, it’s imperative to file your Income Tax Returns (ITR) annually. The ITR encompasses details of your annual income and the corresponding tax payable to the government for that year. Individuals continually seek effective methods to minimize their tax liabilities. Through prudent tax planning, you can achieve substantial long-term savings. Smart tax … Read more
Sir, I have decided to shift to the New Tax regime. I understand that deductions are not allowed in the new tax regime. Will I lose the tax benefit on the interest income of my PPF account? Please answer my query. — Ganesh By Rajiv Bajaj, Chairman & MD, BajajCapital No, the interest income from the … Read more
Maintaining proper management of health conditions is imperative to prevent complications in later years, as individuals become increasingly susceptible to ailments. Considering the substantial medical expenses prevalent today, a comprehensive health insurance policy can be invaluable in mitigating the high costs associated with hospital stays and medical consultations. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of … Read more