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
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued a clarification regarding Section 230 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 over reports that claimed a mandatory tax clearance was needed before leaving the country. Responding to the reports, which created a significant stir, the CBDT said Section 230 does not mandate every individual domiciled in … Read more
Income Tax Slabs: The first full Budget presented by the Modi 3.0 government, unveiled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday, brought in some important amendments to the tax system, especially the New Tax System. The finance minister made some changes in the New Tax Regime tax slabs, which will particularly favour the middle-class taxpayers. … Read more
The Ministry of Finance has notified the final Cost Inflation Index (CII) for FY25 (Assessment Year 2025-26) at 363. The ministry through the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), issued Notification No. 44/2024-Income-Tax on May 24, 2024, detailing the Cost Inflation Index (CII) for the financial year 2024-25 i.e. Assessment Year 2025-26. The notification … Read more