Budget 2024 income tax: Basic exemption limit should be increased to Rs 3.5 lakh - here’s why

Posted on:
Key Points

, recommends increasing the. basic exemption limit..

RSM India founder has pointed out that the current basic exemption limit of Rs 2.5 lakh has remained unchanged since 2014...

In light of the persistent high inflation and the escalating cost of living since the last revision, there is a strong case for increasing the basic exemption limit to Rs 3.5 lakh, he said...

Under the new tax regime, the basic exemption limit has increased from Rs 2.5 lakh to Rs 3 lakh, a rise of Rs 50,000..

If you opt for this new regime for the fiscal year 2023-24, it's not mandatory to file returns if your gross taxable income is below Rs 3 lakh..

You might be interested in

New Tax Regime: Exemption limit rises, here’s how it will work for private sector employees

26, May, 23

Leave Encashment Exemption under Old and New Tax Regimes: The Finance Ministry has notified a new rule for non-government employees that makes leave encashment up to Rs 25 lakh exempt

Centre increases tax exemption limit on leave encashment for private employees

25, May, 23

The finance ministry has notified the change as promised by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during her Union Budget speech this year.

For retirees, leave encashment now tax-free till ₹25 lakh

25, May, 23

The changed tax treatment, which will be effective from April 1, 2023, could benefit 50% of personal income taxpayers, who are salaried workers, as per Revenue Department estimates.