This discussion clarifies whether basic tax exemption limits also apply to taxes under special rates. It confirms that if your basic income is £50,000 and you have a Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG) income of £120,000, with only £20,000 taxable at 10% (£2,000 tax), you would not have a tax liability in this scenario. This rule also applies equally to Non-Resident Indians (NRIs).
08 July 2024
Does the basic tax exemption limits (slabs) cover taxes under special rate ? Do you have to pay tax if your basic income is 50000 and LTCG income is 120000 , wherein the LTCG taxable is Rs 20000/- @ 10% (Rs 2000 tax).