Parliament on Tuesday passed the new Income Tax Bill 2025, set to replace the six-decade-old Income Tax Act, 1961. The legislation, aimed at simplifying and modernising tax laws, is expected to come into effect from April 1, 2026. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, speaking in the Rajya Sabha, described the new law as “leaner and more […]
Introduction If you’re earning a ₹14 lakh annual salary in the financial year 2025-26, understanding your income tax liability is crucial. With evolving tax rules and two different regimes to choose from, your actual tax outgo can vary significantly depending on the deductions and exemptions you claim. This guide explains the latest tax rates, compares
Introduced on July 1, 2017, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) transformed India’s indirect tax framework by merging multiple state and central levies into a single, unified system. As a destination-based tax, GST is collected where goods or services are consumed, not where they originate. One defining feature of GST is its tiered tax structure,
Understanding Section 194D of the Income Tax Act is essential for insurance agents and brokers in India. This provision governs how tax is deducted at source (TDS) on insurance commissions, ensuring all such payments are properly recorded and taxed. Since its introduction in 1973, the TDS framework has undergone several changes. The latest update, announced
India’s equity markets are entering a new era with the launch of T+0 settlement, a system where trades are settled on the same day they are executed. This landmark change promises to make the market faster, more liquid, and more efficient. The country’s stock market journey dates back to the 19th century, with the Bombay
Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, 1961, is one of the most popular tax-saving provisions for individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) in India. It allows taxpayers to reduce their taxable income by up to ₹1.5 lakh per financial year by investing in specified financial instruments. Apart from lowering tax liability, these investments can
Many salaried professionals in India wonder whether earning ₹10 lakh a year can be completely tax-free. The short answer is no. Under the latest income tax rules, including changes introduced in the Union Budget for FY 2024-25, a ₹10 lakh income falls into a higher tax bracket, making it taxable. However, with the right planning
