Live Updates and discussion on Union Budget 2020

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This discussion covers the live updates and key highlights of India's Union Budget 2020, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. It details proposals aimed at boosting economic growth, providing relief to taxpayers, and supporting various sectors like agriculture, education, and MSMEs. The budget also introduced a new optional personal income tax regime and measures to simplify tax compliance.

Investment limit of FPIs in corporate bonds will be increased from 9% to 15%

The estimated growth of GDP for 2020-21 will be 10%- FM

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Nominal growth of GDP for 2020-21 has been estimated at 10%: N.Sitharaman

Fiscal Deficit of 3.5% estimated in 2020-21- FM

Expected tax buoyancy will take time: FM

Lowest in the world: Corporate tax for existing companies slashed to 22% #FM

The collection of taxes go back to the people manifold: FM

  • New simplified personal income tax regime to lower income tax:
  • Income tax reforms to promote growth: FM

20% tax on those earnings Rs 10-12.5 lakh, says FM Sitharaman

Direct Tax Proposals:                           

Under new regime an individual can pay tax at 10% for 5 to 7.5 lacs

For income between 7.5 lacs to 10 lacs @ 15%

For income between 10lacs to 12.5 lacs @ 20%

For income between 12.5 lacs to 15 lacs @ 25%

For income above 15 lacs @ 30%

For those earning ₹5 to ₹7.5 lakh, income tax has been reduced to 10% from 20%.

The new tax regime shall be optional for taxpayers

New income tax slab for FY 2020-21: ₹5-7.5 lakh: 10%, ₹7.5 lakh to ₹10 lakh: 15%, ₹10 lakh-12.5 lakh: 20%, ₹12.5 lakh-15 lakh: 25%. For those earning above ₹15 lakh, 30%.

Measures taken to pre-fill income tax return

New income tax slab for FY 2020-21: ₹5-7.5 lakh: 10%, ₹7.5 lakh to ₹10 lakh: 15%, ₹10 lakh-12.5 lakh: 20%, ₹12.5 lakh-15 lakh: 25%. For those earning above ₹15 lakh, 30%.

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