The Union Budget 2025 has raised the Section 87A rebate, exempting income up to ₹12.75 lakh from tax. However, Short-Term Capital Gains (STCG) on equity shares and mutual funds remain taxable at a flat 15%. While salaried taxpayers enjoy zero tax relief, investors and traders must pay STCG separately without rebate benefits.

Recent updates clarify that NSS withdrawals associated with Section 80CCA deductions are exempt from TDS under Section 194EE. Investors can receive the complete principal amount without tax, with only the interest being subject to taxation.

For Indian cryptocurrency investors, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal's (ITAT) recent decision is a huge relief. Gains from bitcoin transactions completed before to FY 2022–2023 are exempt from the recently implemented 30% tax under Section 115BBH of the Income Tax Act, the ITAT clarified. Rather, depending on the nature and purpose of the transaction, these earnings will be taxed as either capital gains or business income under the current laws. This historic ruling guarantees that tax regulations cannot be enforced retroactively, eliminates uncertainty, and gives investors clarity. The decision emphasizes the significance of accurate record-keeping and helps taxpayers who still owe money on assessments from prior years.