Govt Mulls Tax Relief for Middle Class in Budget
Financial Express Mumbai|December 27, 2024
The government is considering cutting income tax for individuals making up to ₹15 lakh a year in the upcoming Budget to provide relief to the middle class and boost consumption as the economy slows, two government sources told Reuters.
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The move could benefit tens of millions of taxpayers, especially city dwellers burdened by high living costs, if they opt for a 2020 tax system that strips exemptions like housing rentals. Under that system, annual income of ₹3 lakh to ₹15 lakh is taxed at between 5% and 20%. Higher income draws 30%.

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