Budget 2024-25: Standard Deduction increased from Rs 50,000 to Rs 75,000



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The Union Budget 2024-25 has introduced significant tax relief for salaried individuals and pensioners choosing the new tax regime. The standard deduction has been raised from £50,000 to £75,000, potentially saving employees up to £17,500. Additionally, the deduction for family pensions has been increased from £15,000 to £25,000, benefiting approximately four crore people.

GOVERNMENT MAKES NEW TAX REGIME MORE ATTRACTIVE STANDARD REDUCTION INCREASED FROM ₹ 50,000 TO ₹ 75,000SALARIED EMPLOYEE STANDS TO SAVE UP TO ₹ 17,500 Several attractive benefits to provide tax relief to salaried individuals and pensioners opting for the new tax regime were announced by the Union F
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FAQ :

The standard deduction for salaried employees has been increased from £50,000 to £75,000 under the new tax regime.

Salaried employees stand to save up to £17,500 with the increased standard deduction.

The deduction on family pension for pensioners has been enhanced from £15,000 to £25,000 under the new tax regime.

These changes are expected to provide relief to about four crore salaried individuals and pensioners who opt for the new tax regime.

These increased deductions and benefits apply specifically to the new tax regime.




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