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Raghav Chadha, in a significant policy suggestion in Parliament, proposed the introduction of optional joint filing of Income Tax Returns (ITR) for married couples to address perceived tax inequities between single-income and dual-income families. Raghav Chadha argued that the current income tax fr
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FAQ :
Raghav Chadha has proposed introducing an optional system for married couples to file their income tax returns jointly.
The proposal aims to address perceived tax inequities between single-income and dual-income families, where single-income households can face a higher tax burden despite earning the same total income.
The current system assesses individuals separately. If one spouse earns a high income and the other earns nothing, the entire income is taxed under one individual, leading to a higher tax liability than a couple with the same total income split between them.
No, the proposal is for an optional system, meaning married couples could choose whether to file jointly or individually.
Potential benefits include greater tax neutrality between different household income structures, recognition of shared household finances, and possible tax savings for families with a single primary earner.
Yes, Raghav Chadha mentioned that joint tax filing systems are in place in several other countries.
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