Category: Direct Tax
Income Tax Slab Rates
Income tax slabs and tax rates for FY 2019-20 are applicable to those who earn more than Rs.2.5 lakh p.a. The rate at which individuals are taxed depends on the level of income they earn, with rates charged at nil, 5%, 20% and 30%.
In February 2019, the government announced certain changes in the structure of the tax slabs. As per the Interim Budget 2019, which came into effect from 1 April 2019, a Rs.12,500 rebate under Section 87A of the Income Tax Act, 1961, will be available to individuals who have an income of up to Rs.5 lakh. However, no changes have been made to the tax slabs and rates for the FY 2019-2020.
Continue reading “Income Tax Slab Rates”FAQ on Income Tax Return
1. Is it necessary to attach documents with Income tax return?
ITR forms, whether filed manually or filed electronically, do not require any documents like proof of investment, TDS certificates, etc. However, these documents should be retained by the taxpayer and produced before the tax authorities when demanded in situations like assessment, inquiry, etc.
Continue reading “FAQ on Income Tax Return”Direct Tax Code
The Direct Tax Code or DTC was mainly drafted to replace the Income Tax Act of 1961. The main aim of DTC is to establish a more equitable, effective, and efficient direct tax system. DTC was also drafted to amend and stabilize all laws that are related to direct taxes so that the tax-GDP ratio increases and voluntary compliance becomes easy.
