BUDGET AT A GLANCE FOR TAXPAYERS
NRIs want Budget 2024 to ease 6 tax troubles: TDS on property sale, disparity in LTCG, dividend taxation and others
Under Indian tax laws, NRIs are taxable on their Indian-sourced income, such as capital gains, dividends, and interest. They are generally taxed similarly to residents but may face less beneficial rules in specific scenarios. The upcoming Budget 2024 may offer relief to NRIs in these areas.
Budget should double standard deduction, raise basic exemption to Rs 3.5 lakh under new tax regime: EY
EY recommends significant tax reforms in the upcoming Budget, urging the government to double the standard deduction under the new concessional tax regime to Rs 1 lakh or increase the basic exemption limit to Rs 3.5 lakh. Key suggestions include maintaining corporate tax stability, rationalizing TDS provisions, and improving dispute resolution mechanisms.
Section 80C deduction in Budget 2024: Will the government increase Section 80C limit under the old income tax regime in Budget?
Section 80C deduction in Budget 2024: The 80C limit has not increased in line with many people's income and costs. Because of this gap, many taxpayers use the entire 80C limit. This is why many want this limit to be increased.
Income tax relief: Budget 2024 may increase standard deduction under new income tax regime
Will Budget 2024 increase standard deduction: The Finance Minister in the 2023 Budget included a standard deduction of Rs 50,000 for salaried taxpayers and individuals getting pensions in the new tax regime. This standard deduction was made the automatic choice, unless taxpayers chose not to take it.
Budget 2024 HRA Exemption: Will Bengaluru, Hyderabad, other non-metro cities be included in 50% HRA tax exemption list?
Budget 2024 HRA Exemption: Many employers offer an HRA as part of their employees' compensation. If an employee receiving HRA is paying rent for their accommodation, they can claim a tax exemption on the HRA. Currently, a rented house in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai qualifies for a 50% exemption from HRA, while those located in other places come under the 40% bracket.
Budget Preview: Govt could use part of RBI dividend to reduce fiscal deficit, says Motilal Oswal
A transfer of Rs 2.11 lakh crore by the RBI implies excess receipts of about Rs 1.5 lakh crore in FY25, the MOFSL note said. MOFSL sees the new government largely retaining its tax and non-debt capital receipt (including disinvestment) projections as presented during the interim Budget in February.
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Which are the best asset classes to own over 1-year, 3-year & 5 years? Nilesh Shah answers
Nilesh Shah says up to one year, he will recommend an arbitrage fund for a high taxpayer or debt funds, money market funds and short-term bond funds where one could have the limited benefit of a drop in interest rates. Between one to three years, one can go towards longer duration bond funds. Post-budget, one can also look at investment in precious metal.
What is expected from the GST Council meeting today?
The GST council may delay the inclusion of petroleum products under GST and the much-awaited rate rationalization. Discussions may also focus on reducing GST on insurance products.
RAI's Budget wishlist: Lower taxes for individuals, benefits on land rates, electricity
BUDGET EXPECTATIONS: The Retailers Association of India (RAI) has urged the Union Budget FY25 to focus on lowering individual taxes to boost demand and consumption. RAI's pre-Budget recommendations include low-cost financing, subsidies on land and electricity, and the adoption of supportive policies to strengthen the retail sector, which contributes 10% to India's GDP
Union Budget 2024: By eliminating exemptions in direct taxes, complexities and litigation costs can be removed
The article delves into the historical quirks of taxation, from ancient Egypt to medieval England, highlighting the unique taxes imposed by various rulers. It discusses the current scenario of tax reform anticipation with the upcoming Union budget, resonating with the historical dread of tax season.
Budget 2024 FAQs: Quick guide on how to read and understand the Budget
Budget 2024 FAQs: The Budget acts as a detailed plan outlining the government's anticipated income and spending for a fiscal year, covering from April 1 to March 31 of the subsequent year. This financial blueprint is pivotal in defining the nation's economic priorities and allocating resources accordingly. After the finance minister delivers the budget speech in the Lok Sabha, these essential documents are promptly uploaded to the official website, ensuring quick and widespread access to critical financial information.
CII pitches for marginal tax relief for individuals, higher wages under MNREGA in Budget
CII also suggested that the government may use a part of the Rs 2.11 lakh crore RBI dividend to boost capital spending by 25 per cent in FY25. This will help to maintain the upward trajectory of public capex and crowd-in-private capex by reinvigorating economic activities and creating demand.
Pakistan hikes defence budget by nearly 15 per cent in 2024-25
Pakistan announced a 15% increase in defence spending, reaching Rs 2,122 billion in the 2024-25 budget. Finance Minister Aurangzeb presented the budget in the National Assembly, the first under the PML-N and PPP coalition government.
Modi 3.0: Growth sequel starring jobs, investment
The full budget, likely to be presented early in July, will detail specific measures toward this end. "The focus would be to promote labour-intensive growth that will create jobs, with continued emphasis on macroeconomic stability," a top government official aware of the details told ET. A host of measures on startups and taxation - including inverted duty structure correction, along with GST rate rationalisation - is under discussion, said the person cited above.
PM Modi-led govt reshaped Budget in last 10 years: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted that over the past decade, the Modi government has transformed the Union budget from a simple expenditure record into a strategic roadmap for equitable distribution. The minister emphasized the government's commitment to optimizing the utilization of taxpayers' money by ensuring it is allocated for the most effective purposes.
Besides election results, a bigger worry has emerged for investors
In early May, Sensex plummeted 1,100 points amid rumors of post-election tax changes. An alleged plan to overhaul tax laws and asset class treatments worried investors. Minister Nirmala Sitharaman dismissed the claims, but speculations persist. Jefferies’ Christopher Wood warned of a potential market correction due to capital gains tax adjustments post-elections. The complex capital gains tax system in India continues to fuel speculation and calls for simplification, impacting equity investors and market growth.
What Budget 2024 means for you: Positive takeaways from the interim Budget
No hike in basic exemption, no increase in deductions, not even a change in tax slabs– why should taxpayers feel happy about the interim Budget announced last week? Read here to find out
Budget at a Glance: From tax to capex, here's your 2-minute guide to become a Budget Pro
Budget at a Glance 2024: India's FM presented the Interim Budget for the next fiscal year. Tax slabs remain unchanged, no commitment to revdis. New housing scheme for the middle class. Capex target raised by 11.1%. Defense budget increased by 4%. Ayushman Bharat healthcare extended to workers. Hospitals to be set up in all districts. Vaccination for cervical cancer.
In black & white: Tax numbers at a glance
Here are the key numbers from the Interim Budget 2024 presented by Finance Mininster Nirmala Sitharaman.
Interim Budget 2024: Decoding for individual taxpayers
Though a significant rejig in the direct tax rates and exemptions was in any case not expected, however, the salaried class was still hopeful to receive some benefit from the Interim Budget to reduce the tax burden.
Older petty tax demands to be waived
This is expected to benefit up to a crore taxpayers who are still disputing such older tax demands. This comes at a time when taxpayers have been receiving notices from the Income Tax department for old tax demands, some dating back longer than 15 years.
Centre to withdraw disputed direct tax demand of up to Rs 25,000 till FY10; Rs 10,000 for FY11-15, says FM
Sitharaman also said the government will set up a high-level committee to consider challenges posed by the fast-growing population. The government will encourage vaccination for girls in the age group of 9-14 years to prevent cervical cancer, she added.
Sitharaman's Interim Budget and the taxpayer: A tale of great expectations
Taxpayers are expecting income-tax incentives and benefits in the Interim Budget. Direct-tax collections have been rising, providing headroom for tax measures and benefits. Increasing the standard deduction and streamlining income tax rules could please the salaried middle class.
Budget 2024 expectations: 15 expectations of individual taxpayers this Budget
Different sectors in India have put forth their needs and demands. Here are 15 important things in the wish list of the common man regarding income tax.
Will Budget 2024 reduce 20% TCS for taxpayers, levy TCS on credit card forex payments?
Budget 2024: The industry wants the Finance Ministry to reconsider the decision of applying TCS at such a higher rate of 20%. The rate is exceptionally high and almost punitive to the citizens who need to make foreign payments, say experts. Earlier, TCS used to be applicable at 5% when you cross the threshold of Rs 7 lakh for certain transactions.
13 ways the FM can simplify matters for income tax payers in interim Budget 2024: CII
The Interim Budget 2024, will be presented by the finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, on February 1, 2024. A few key steps as suggested by CII that would help to rationalise and simplify taxes are as follows.
Income tax laws need to recognize more cities as metros for HRA tax exemption: Will Budget 2024 include these?
The house rent allowance (HRA) is one of the common component in the salary structure of an employee. However, not all employees get similar benefit due to difference in the place of residence. The HRA rules allow 50% exemption for metro cities and 40% for non-metro cities. There is a need to amend definition of metro cities under the Income-tax Act.
Can foreign tax credit claim be changed in revised ITR? Budget 2024 should clarify
Under the income tax laws, an individual is taxed based on the residential status. A residential status can either be resident or non-resident. Further, a 'Resident' is categorised into Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) or Ordinarily Resident (OR) depending on his/her physical presence in India during the previous financial years. Read on to know how it impacts individual.
Interim Budget 2024 could ease tax burden of homebuyers via these benefits
Homebuyers have expectations from interim budget that finance minister would revise certain limits that can help homebuyers to lower their income tax burden. These limits have remained since Budget 2017. The interim budget 2024 will be presented on February 1, 2024. It is likely that it will be 'Vote-on-account' budget.
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