INCOME TAX DEDUCTIONS FOR SALARIED
How to save Rs 91,000 in tax using NPS, salary perks
Sudhir Kaushik of TaxSpanner.com tells readers how they can optimise their tax by rejigging their incomes and investments.
It's taxing times for electoral bond buyers after Supreme Court's Feb verdict
More than 1,000 entities who purchased electoral bonds for political donations may now face inquiries from tax authorities regarding the deductions claimed on these contributions, following the Supreme Court's decision to invalidate the scheme in February. The Supreme Court, in its ruling on February 15, declared the electoral bond scheme unconstitutional. Since its introduction in January 2018, the scheme had amassed Rs 16,518 crore in donations for political parties.
EPFO discontinues GIS deductions, to refund past deductions: These government employees to get higher salary
EPFO: Specified employees stand to gain due to EPFO's decision of discontinuing GIS deductions and refunding all deductions made thus far. According to Akhil Chandna, Partner, Grant Thornton Bharat, "The discontinuation of deductions under GIS will indeed increase the take-home salaries. Previously, the deductions were made from employees' monthly salaries as per their pay-scales to fund the GIS."
Income tax Budget 2024 expectations: 10 ways the finance minister can ease income tax and financial burden of senior citizens
Income tax Budget 2024 expectations: A notable percentage of taxpayers in India are senior citizens since they receive income, frequently through passive means. ET Wealth Online interviewed three specialists to discuss senior citizens' expectations for the forthcoming Union Budget 2024.
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.
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ITR filing: Comparison of ITR filing charges across different websites: Cleartax, TaxBuddy, Tax2Win, KoinX, TaxNodes, TaxSpanner
ITR filing charges: This article compares the price of filing ITR across different third party websites like Clear, TaxBuddy, Tax2Win, KoinX, TaxNodes, Quicko and others. Filing of ITR is always free on the income tax department's e-filing ITR portal, however if you need any specialised assitance then you either need to hire a CA or use any of the third party websites.
New tax regime to old tax regime: How to choose old income tax regime when filing ITR for FY2023-24
New tax regime to old tax regime: Starting from April 1, 2023, if a taxpayer has not opted for the old tax system, their employer will deduct tax from their salary according to the new tax system. This change is because the new tax system will be the automatic choice for the fiscal year 2023-24.
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.
MP ministers to now pay Income Tax as cabinet revokes 52-year-old rule
The Madhya Pradesh cabinet, led by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, announced on Tuesday that state ministers will now be responsible for paying their own Income Tax, overturning a rule from 1972 where the state government covered this expense. Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya mentioned that Chief Minister Yadav proposed the idea during the cabinet meeting, which was subsequently agreed upon, leading to the decision for ministers to handle their own Income Tax payments.
Tips to save money when you have a low income
When income is low, the ability to save is also limited. For savers like Nitin, tax-saving instruments under Section 80C may be the primary way to accumulate savings.
Should you file ITR if your income is less than Rs 7 lakh with nil income tax?
Income tax return: Taxpayers have to file ITR if their income level exceeds the basic exemption limit or they have conducted certain specified transactions. Experts say that most taxpayers have a misunderstanding that if tax is not payable then filing of ITR is not mandatory. However this is not the case always. Read here to know more about ITR filing.
Form 16 due date: When will you get TDS certificate from your employer?
Last date to get Form 16: Salaried individuals need Form 16 to make the ITR filing process easier for them. It is a TDS certificate showing all the taxes deducted during the financial year as well as total income paid by an employer during the financial year. Read on to know the deadline for employer to issue Form 16.
Last date for filing income tax return (ITR) for FY 2023-24 (AY 2024-25)
Due date of income tax return filing: Under the income tax laws, different taxpayers have different due date for filing ITR. It is important to file the tax return on or before the deadline to avoid certain penal consequences. This includes payment of late filing fees, not being able to opt for old tax regime among others.
ITR filing: Compare your tax outgo in old and new tax regime before finalising one for FY24
Sudhir Kaushik of TaxSpanner.com tells readers how they can optimise their tax by rejigging their incomes and investments. TaxSpanner estimates that Vivek Jaiswal can have a surplus of almost Rs.60,000 if his salary is rejigged to include tax-free perks and if he opts for the new tax regime. Here's how
Pakistan and IMF disagree over new income tax rates that will burden salaried class
Pakistan's talks with the IMF ended inconclusively over disagreements on new income tax rates for salaried and non-salaried individuals and the income tax threshold, as reported by the media.
Moonlighting and ITR filing: Why moonlighters should file income tax return, form to use, other details
Moonlighting, driven by side hustles and remote work opportunities post Covid-19, requires moonlighters to carefully choose the right ITR form, consider the presumptive tax regime, and submit Form 10-IEA online for tax benefits under the old regime.
Salaried individual filing ITR? Advisable to wait till June 15
ITR filing for salaried individuals: The last date to file income tax returns for salaried and other taxpayers (whose accounts are not required to be audited) is July 31 every year. However, it is advisable for salaried individuals to start the process of filing their tax returns after June 15 due to following reasons.
Tax benefits under NPS: What are the tax benefits under NPS for salaried individuals, self-employed
Employees who contribute to the NPS are entitled for the following tax benefits on their own contributions: 1. Section 80 CCD(1) allows for a tax deduction of up to 10% of pay (Basic + DA), with a maximum of Rs. 1.50 lakh under Sec 80 CCE. 2. Section 80 CCD(1B) allows a tax deduction of up to ?50,000, in addition to the aggregate maximum of Rs. 1.50 lakh under Sec 80 CCE.
Aadhaar-PAN linking update: Pay penalty for not deducting higher TDS amount if PAN and Aadhaar not linked by this date
The Income Tax Department has urged taxpayers to link PAN with Aadhaar by May 31, 2024, to avoid higher tax deducted at source (TDS) or tax collected at source (TCS). The TDS is deducted at a higher rate when a deductee’s (whose tax has been deducted) PAN has not been linked with Aadhaar. A PAN that is not linked Aadhaar becomes an inoperative PAN.
I-T dept asks taxpayers to link PAN with Aadhaar by May 31 to avoid higher TDS deduction
The income tax department urged taxpayers to link PAN with Aadhaar by May 31 to avoid higher tax deductions, as unlinked PANs incur double TDS rates. A circular allows no penalties for short TDS if linked by the deadline. Reporting entities must also file SFT by May 31 to avoid penalties.
How NPS, other perks can save Rs.1 lakh income tax
Sudhir Kaushik of TaxSpanner.com tells readers how they can optimise their tax by rejigging their incomes and investments.
Central govt employees, private employees can't claim LTA if they don't follow these rules; LTA eligibility, other latest updates
LTA for central govt employees: Employers offer Leave Travel Allowance (LTA) to offset travel expenses during leave. It covers airfare, train tickets, or public transport, but reimbursement is capped by employer or tax limits. Confusions arise, especially with air travel. Here's a breakdown: Can you claim LTA with a confirmed flight ticket? Does the booking platform matter? Is family included? What documents are required for flight-based LTA claims?
Will you save more tax by opting for the old income tax regime?
Sudhir Kaushik of TaxSpanner.com tells readers how they can optimise their tax by rejigging their incomes and investments.
You could lose section 80C tax benefit on EPF contribution; here's why
Section 80C tax benefit on EPF: Many salaried individuals claim Section 80C tax benefit on their own Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution. However, not many are aware that if the EPF trust does not meet certain specified conditions, then both the employer and employee contribution will be taxable in the hands of an individual.
New functionality in AIS rolled out for taxpayers
CBDT introduces AIS feature for real-time taxpayer feedback on transactions, enhancing data accuracy, compliance, and taxpayer services, covering tax deductions and financial data sources.
Individuals get relief from income tax demand for short deduction of TDS due to inoperative PAN of deductee
TDS Notice: Individuals won't get income tax notice for failing to deduct a correct amount of TDS in cases where the deductee's PAN was in-operative. "There shall be no liability on the deductor/collector to deduct/collect the tax under section 206AA/206CC, as the case maybe, and the deduction/collection as mandated in other provisions of Chapter XVII-B or Chapter XVII-BB of the Act."
New vs old tax regime - which is beneficial for you? Amount of deductions you can claim decides
New vs old tax regime: Many taxpayers find it difficult to ascertain which tax regime makes them pay lower tax in a financial year. The simple answer to that is the amount of deductions claimed by you in the old tax regime. However, the amount of deductions that must be claimed by you varies for every different income level.
Old or new tax regime for TDS on salary? This post-election 2024 event will impact your tax planning
Salary TDS, income tax regime: For the financial year 2024-25, two budgets are presented due to Lok Sabha elections 2024 happening in the months of April to June 2024. Post the election results are announced and government is formed, full budget will be announced after that. Hence, it is important for salaried individuals to keep options open when choosing between old and new tax regime for the purpose of TDS on salary this financial year.
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