Decoding the Impact of the Union Budget for You

The Union Budget introduced many changes for salaried individuals; but what does it all mean? Let’s break it down in this video with the example of Mohan, a salaried employee.

First, we look at changes in Mohan’s tax liabilities on his annual income of ₹10 Lakhs. Under the revised new tax regime, his standard deduction increases to ₹75,000, lowering his taxable income to ₹9.25 Lakhs. But with his new applicable tax slab, Mohan will pay just ₹42,500, saving ₹10,000.

Next, you’ll understand the tax changes for Mohan’s investments. If he buys shares worth ₹2 Lakhs and sells them for a 35% profit after 10 months, he will have to pay 20% short-term capital gains tax. We’ll also discuss how long-term capital gains tax of 12.5% applies to his shares if he holds them for 2 years.

After that, the video explores Mohan’s property transactions. Suppose he sells a property for ₹70 Lakhs which he bought for ₹50 Lakhs in 2015. Previously, indexation adjusted its cost to ₹64.82 Lakhs, with a 20% LTGC tax. Now, though, the indexation benefit is removed, he’ll pay 12.5% tax.

This is how the Union Budget’s tax reforms may impact you! For more details on the budget, stay tuned to Academy!

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Key Takeaways

The standard deduction has increased to ₹75,000, reducing taxable income for salaried employees significantly

Revised tax slabs lower the tax burden for individuals earning ₹10 Lakhs, saving them ₹10,000 annually

Short-term capital gains tax has risen to 20%, affecting investors who withdraw their shares

Long-term capital gains tax is now set at 12.5%, but the exemption limit has increased to ₹1.25 Lakhs

The removal of indexation benefits for property sales can alter capital gains calculations, and possible tax liabilities

Taxpayers must navigate new tax implications based on their investment strategies and withdrawal decisions

The budget aims to provide tax relief while ensuring appropriate taxation of investment returns

These changes require reassessing personal financial strategies for employees, property holders, and others

Frequently Asked Questions
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The revised new tax regime increases the standard deduction to ₹75,000 and adjusts tax slabs. For example, if you earn ₹10 lakhs annually, you could save around ₹10,000 in taxes. Those with higher incomes, around ₹20 lakhs or more, might save up to ₹17,500. This change is designed to potentially lessen the tax burden on salaried individuals.
The Union Budget 2024 has raised the STCG tax rate from 15% to 20%. This could affect you if you sell shares or mutual funds within a short period (usually less than a year). For example, if you earn ₹20,000 in short-term gains, you would now pay ₹4,000 in tax instead of the previous ₹3,000. Hence, this taxation change might impact your investment returns.
The LTCG tax rate for shares has been increased to 12.5% from 10%. However, the exemption limit has also been raised to ₹1.25 Lakhs from ₹1 Lakh. This means investors might pay less tax on their long-term gains from shares, depending on the amount of profit. For example, on a gain of ₹1.75 Lakhs, the tax would decrease from ₹7,500 to ₹6,250.
The budget removes indexation benefits for LTCG on property sales but reduces the tax rate to 12.5%. This could lead to higher taxable gains despite the lower rate. For instance, a property bought for ₹50 Lakhs and sold for ₹70 Lakhs after several years might now incur a tax of ₹2.5 Lakhs. This could potentially lead to different tax liabilities compared to the previous system with indexation.
These changes could necessitate a reassessment of your personal financial strategies. As a salaried individual, you could recheck if you benefit more from the new tax regime. Investors might need to reconsider their short-term and long-term investment strategies due to changes in capital gains taxation. Property owners could also find it helpful to re-evaluate their selling strategies, with the removal of indexation benefits.
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