1. Standard deduction in respect of Salaried employees has been raised from Rs 40000 to Rs 50000: 2. Full tax rebate for individuals having taxable income upto Rs 500000 3. Increase in TDS threshold on interest on bank and post office deposits from Rs 10000 to Rs 40000 4. Section 54 Capital gain exemption now extends to two house properties (Once in a life time):