ICAI Advocates Progressive Taxation: Key Suggestions Considered in Union Budget 2025

Last updated: 04 March 2025


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The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has had several of its recommendations incorporated into the Union Budget 2025, aiming to simplify tax laws and reduce taxpayer burden. Key proposals that have been considered include tax exemption on withdrawals from National Savings Scheme (NSS) accounts, revisions to long-term capital gains taxation, and an increase in the TDS threshold for professional services. Additionally, ICAI's inputs for a comprehensive review of the Income-tax Act, 1961, including the rationalisation of charitable trust registration and taxation, have also been acknowledged.

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FAQ :

The Union Budget 2025 has considered ICAI's suggestions for tax exemption on National Savings Scheme (NSS) withdrawals, revised taxation of long-term capital gains, and an increased TDS threshold under section 194J.

The budget incorporates ICAI's recommendations for simplifying tax laws by introducing a simplified regime for small charitable trusts and institutions, and by rationalising the charitable trust registration and taxation regime.

ICAI's advocacy has led to consideration for an increase in the TDS threshold under section 194J and the removal of TCS under section 206C(1H) in the Union Budget 2025.

Yes, ICAI's detailed inputs for a comprehensive review of the Income-tax Act, 1961, including suggestions for elimination of sections and rationalisation of regimes, have been considered for the Income-Tax Bill, 2025.

Other acknowledged suggestions include the reconsideration of the 'specified employee' salary threshold for perquisite taxation and the introduction of a 25% tax slab under the default tax regime.




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