While those with taxable incomes up to ₹5 lakh will go away the happiest from the interim budget, there is a little bit of good news for everyoneThe increase in standard deduction to ₹50,000 for the salaried class will help individuals save more tax
5 min read4 Feb 2019While calculating tax liability, exempt incomes are the first components that get reduced from your salary or other incomeYou can claim a deduction by making investments in specified products or by incurring certain expenses under different income tax sections
2 min read24 Jan 2019The State Council says the announced tax cuts would reduce firms' costs by more than 45 billion this year
1 min read30 Aug 2018The finance ministry clarified that most affordable housing projects attract a 12% GST, the effective rate of which falls to 8% after adjusting for the cost of land, which is not subject to GST
1 min read8 Feb 2018Companies found guilty of profiteering will also have to pay 18% interest on the quantum of GST rebate not passed on to consumers
1 min read21 Jun 2017Mitsubishi Motors hasn't decided on how it will compensate customers, said president Tetsuro Aikawa, who also told he wasn't aware of the improper testing
2 min read26 Apr 2016Opinion is divided on whether companies should get tax benefits for activities conducted as per the requirements of the CSR rules
4 min read28 Feb 2016Study shows people forget to rebalance their portfolios, mail in their rebates and forget payment due dates, due to memory loss
2 min read5 Sep 2014Efforts should be made to attract airlines rather than maximize returns, say experts; operators blame revenue model
4 min read24 Mar 2013Govt may scale down tax relief proposed in DTC draft
2 min read14 May 2010The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared