Budget 2014: Direct tax code breathed a new life The maiden budget under the regime of Modi’s government, was a mere litmus test as big investors, corporates and stakeholders, expecting major economic reforms keep a watchful eye. The budget 2014-15, left the income tax rates unchanged, however it offered sops to small assesses, by increasing the threshold exemption limit from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 2.5 lakh. This clearly signifies the fact that every taxpayer in the nation, is likely to save Rs 430/-pa or Rs.5150/- pm, irrespective of the tax bracket. Experts quote, this a sign of relief to counter the impact of consistent inflation in the country. Also the limit under section 80C has been raised from Rs.1 lakh per individual per annum to Rs.1.5 lakh. Such a proposal gives the taxpayers an additional opportunity to cut down their annual tax liability to a great extent. This is tagged as a clever move by the government to divert household savings from physical assets such as Bank FDs, Financial Assets like Mutual Funds, Real Estate and Gold to Financial Assets. Putting into force such fiscal laws in action , will surely make the government feel proud in the long run and he Government’s report card in 2019 is expected to be an A+. Source: CommonFloor.com For Latest Updates on Real Estate Updates, Property News and Cities Infrastructure Developments Visit: http://www.commonfloor.com/guide
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