Sunday, 30 March 2025

Income Tax Changes from April 1, 2025 – Key Updates

Income tax changes from 1st April, 2025

Revised Income Tax Slabs (New Tax Regime)
 0 – Rs. 4 lakh = NIL 
Rs. 4 – Rs. 8 lakh = 5% 
Rs. 8 – Rs. 12 lakh = 10% 
Rs. 12 – Rs. 16 lakh = 15% 
Rs. 16 – Rs. 20 lakh = 20% 
Rs. 20 – Rs. 24 lakh = 25% 
Above Rs. 24 lakh = 30% (Old tax regime remains unchanged.)
 Increased Tax Rebate (Section 87A) Rebate increased from Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 60,000.
 Tax-free income limit raised to Rs. 12 lakh under the new tax regime. 
 TDS & TCS Enhancements TDS: Threshold for senior citizens' interest income raised to Rs. 1 lakh (from Rs. 50,000).
 TCS: Higher limits on foreign remittances and investments (Rs. 10 lakh instead of Rs. 7 lakh). 
 Extended Time for Filing Updated ITR (ITR-U) Time limit extended from 12 months to 48 months to file updated returns with additional tax rates.
 Tax Treatment of ULIPs & Deduction for Startups ULIP proceeds exceeding Rs. 2.5 lakh premium will be taxed as capital gains.
 Startups incorporated before April 1, 2030, can claim 100% profit deduction for 3 years. 
 Other Notable Changes Omission of Sections 206AB & 206CCA to reduce compliance burden. Higher deduction for remuneration paid to LLP partners.
 Relaxation of deemed let-out property rule, allowing up to two properties to be declared as self-occupied. 
IFSC tax exemptions extended until March 31, 2030. 
These changes aim to simplify taxation, enhance compliance, and provide relief to taxpayers.

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