FM Sitharaman Confirms No Tax Rate Reductions for Old Tax Regime



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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has confirmed that tax rates under the old tax regime will not be reduced. She clarified that taxpayers are not being forced to switch to the new tax regime, which has seen over 78% of individuals already opting for it. The government has made the new regime more appealing with reduced taxes and an increased standard deduction of £75,000, while the old regime's rates and deductions remain unchanged.

In a recent address at an event, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reaffirmed that the government will not be reducing tax rates under the old tax regime. This statement comes in response to ongoing calls from taxpayers for similar rate reductions in both the old and new tax regimes. Sitharaman w
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FAQ :

No, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has confirmed that tax rates for the old tax regime will not be reduced.

No, the Finance Minister stated that taxpayers are not being compelled to move from the old tax regime to the new one.

The government has reduced taxes and increased the standard deduction to £75,000 for middle-class individuals in the new tax regime.

The Finance Minister explained that the government's goal is to rationalise the taxation process, with changes specifically tailored to the new scheme to make it less cumbersome.

Over 78% of taxpayers have already opted for the new tax regime.




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