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New financial year:  N ew rules for investors From April 1, new income tax rates will come into effect. From now on, the new tax regime will be the default regime. Under the new tax regime, people earning up to Rs 7 lakhs per annum don’t have to pay taxes. It is the beginning of the new financial year 2023-24, individuals and investors should note a couple of significant amendments that the Central government would be following now. 1)        New tax regime From April 1, new income tax rates will come into effect. From now on, the new tax regime will be the default regime. People who want to save taxes under the old regime, need to declare it in their forms. Under the new tax regime, the basic exemption limit has been raised to Rs 3 lakh from Rs 2.5 lakh. The tax rebate has been extended on income up to Rs 7 lakh as per Section 87A, as against Rs 5 lakh.   2)        Changes in Income Tax slabs The Union Budget 20...

  Budget Expectation 2023 Countdown has begun for Budget 2023. Here are a few expectations from Union Budget 2023: Education sector deserves a top spot in this year's Union Budget Increase section 80C limit to Rs 2 lakh Expectations on Cybersecurity in India Government must enhance old regime tax slabs Startups seek a simplified tax regime, reduction in MAT Budget should encourage investments in core R&D on AI and Robotics Budget must create a favorable climate to make India a part of the worldwide supply chain Budget should focus on falling imports, the impact of a slowdown Industry looking forward to policy announcements and allocations designed to support startup ventures Enable SaaS start-ups to navigate compliance and legal requirements faster Corporates seek tax relief measures for work from home employees Digitization has eased tax compliance Hike standard deduction to Rs 1 lakh Unified income tax filing form Income Tax relief for small taxpayers Tax kit...