Without altering tax rates, the ongoing review of the Income Tax Act of 1961 seeks to enhance compliance and streamline tax regulations. This project aims to improve digital integration, eliminate out-of-date provisions, and make the Act easier to use. It is anticipated to be finished by mid-December 2024, and taxpayers can anticipate more transparency and lower compliance expenses.

Selling assets such as stocks, mutual funds, or real estate during a brief holding period results in short-term capital gains, or STCG. The STCG taxation regulations, their effects, and the most recent revisions for 2024 are examined in this blog. Stricter crypto transaction monitoring, simplified ITR forms, updated STT rates, and improved reporting for high-value transactions are among of the major changes. Discover how to compute STCG, comprehend tax ramifications, and investigate methods for efficiently reducing tax obligations.

The Union Budget 2024 introduces several critical changes to the Indian income tax structure, set to take effect from October 1, 2024. These updates include a hike in Securities Transaction Tax (STT), new TDS rates on government bonds, higher taxes on specific transactions, and revised capital gains tax rates. The standard deduction for salaried employees has also been increased. This blog breaks down each of these changes, helping taxpayers understand the impact on their financial planning and compliance