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The Union Budget 2020 has simplified taxation for taxpayers by proposing a brand new, “simplified” tax regime. The new tax regime lowers the tax rates for individual taxpayers. However, there’s a condition: they need to forego tax deductions and exemptions to avail the enticing lower rates. Several queries arises during making of choice of previous […]
Every time the Finance Minister makes the changes in the Income Tax at the time of presentation of annual budget proposals. This year a historical change is announced by the Finance Minister along with the various provisions that keep changing in the Budget, 2020. A new section (Section 115BAC) is added in the Income Tax […]
The Finance Minister has proposed reduced tax rates in respect of an individual and HUF who opts to not to claim any exemption or deduction by introducing a new Section 115BAC. As per the proposal, the tax rate applicable, shall be as under, if an individual and HUF exercises an option to not to claim […]
In attempts to cope up increasing demand to reduce tax rates as well as current Government’s commitment to lower tax burden on not so-rich tax payers, various provisions are introduced during the recent years, to name a few – Sections 115BA, 115BAA, 115BAB, 115BAC and 115BAD. These sections intend to lower tax burden on taxpayers […]
The Finance Minister has proposed reduced tax rates in respect of an individual and HUF who opts to not to claim any exemption or deduction by introducing a new Section 115BAC. The budget 2020 has given taxpayers the option to choose between the existing income tax regime (which allows availing existing income tax exemptions and […]
So the Union Budget 2020 has led to so many expectations (positive of course) for all the tax assessees in terms of one of the basic amendment- the main one for which we all were waiting for since every-time I guess… Changes in Income Tax Slab rates So here comes the New slab for Individuals […]
India is the second-most populous country; seventh-largest country by area and the most colossal democracy in the world. To run such a cosmic nation, the government requires a lot of resources. Such resources are collected in form of taxes, the primary aim of which is to fund the governance of the nation. The money so […]
Income Tax is a subject, discussion on which most people tend to avoid, because of its complexity, and ever-evolving nature. To add to it, various provisions keep changing every year on presentation of Budget by Finance Minister on 01st of February. Further, it is that time of the year when declarations have to be given […]
Union Budget 2020 introduced an alternative taxation regime for individuals, allowing an option for lower tax rates u/s 115BAC, provided they don’t avail of certain exemptions/deductions otherwise available under the Income tax Act. Some of such exemptions/deductions are house rent allowance, interest on home loans, and investments made under Section 80C, 80D, 80CCD, etc. As the option is to be exercised at the time of filing of return, the deductor being employer was in confusion to deduct tax under which taxation regime. CBDT has issued a circular on 13.04.2020 to clear the confusion.
The Government of India specified Corporate Tax Rates in Income Tax Act, 1961 and Finance Act through schedules thereto. Income Tax Act, 1961 cover section i.e. Section 115BA, 115BAA & 115BAB though which corporate tax rate has been specified and further tax rates also specified in finance act through first schedules thereto.
