Will The Union Budget 2020 Save You More Money?
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We all remember the last time a nationwide change emptied our pockets — The Overnight Demonetization. While many struggled to return their cash notes to the banks, those who blended with the digitization of their money found accurate insights on how much money they had in their names. This step also inspired people to invest in various funds and schemes, which in turn helped them save tax better.

However, 5 years have passed since the Demonetization happened. Over the years, other better events took over, one of which was under section 80A which brought relief to the majority of the employed population by extending rebates till income of INR 5 Lakh/Year. Now, the Union Budget of 2020–21 will bring the next significant reform that may fill all our taxed employees’ pocket with more bling.

Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman proposed the Union Budget for FY 2020–21 which brings a lot of income tax reforms with a few catches along.

A progressive theme

The basic aim behind this theme is reducing unemployment in India for collective economic growth.

A simplified tax regime

The new budget introduced a classical system for income tax calculation that will hold beneficial for those who do not utilize various deductions for their tax savings. This reform will remove the dividend distribution of tax enhancing simplification. Those who switch to the new tax regime will have to exclude the formerly entertained deductions including:

Exemption under section 80C — Up to INR 1.5 Lakh

— Up to INR 1.5 Lakh Exemption under section 80D — Up to INR 25,000 (For senior citizens INR 50,000)

— Up to INR 25,000 (For senior citizens INR 50,000) Tax rebate under section 87A — Up to INR 12,500 on the income of INR 5 Lakh or below

— Up to INR 12,500 on the income of INR 5 Lakh or below Deduction on interest for home loans — Up to INR 2 Lakh

— Up to INR 2 Lakh Additional affordable home loan interest deduction under section 80EEA — Up to INR 1.5 Lakh

— Up to INR 1.5 Lakh Auto Loan interest deduction for the purchase of electric vehicles under section 80EEB — Up to INR 1.5 Lakh

Enjoy the power to choose

Along with changes in the income tax slabs for the salaried population of India, the next budget will also bring the freedom to switch to the new taxation system or sustain the previous one. The freedom of choice will allow the new generation to begin its tax payable journey based on personal preference while allowing those who already invested in various deduction systems to continue using the previous process.

Income tax slabs for FY 2020–21

Below INR 5 Lakh/Annum — No tax is levied. This class includes the majority of the salaried population that will surely get a sigh of relief from paying taxes.

INR 5–7.5 Lakh/Annum — As opposed to 20% in the last year, people falling in this slab will be taxed at 10% only.

INR 7.5–10 Lakh/Annum — As opposed to 20% in the last year, people falling in this slab will be taxed at 15% only.

INR 10–12.5 Lakh/Annum — As opposed to 30% in the last year, people falling in this slab will be taxed at 20% only.

INR 12.5–15 Lakh/Annum — As opposed to 30% in the last year, people falling in this slab will be taxed at 25% only.

Above INR 15 Lakh/Annum — As opposed to 30% in the last year, people falling in this slab will be taxed at 30% only. Say what? Unfortunately, people who earn this much are not the most beloved children for the government and will have to entertain the same tax rates.

The Union Budget of FY 2020–21 also brings good news for those who are looking to start their career or are seeking better job opportunities. The Indian government is targeting to generate almost 2.62 Lakh new jobs in both government and private sector by March 2021.

In the defence ministry — 22,046

In the home ministry — 8,200

— 8,200 In the culture ministry — 3,886

— 3,886 In the department of space — 3,903

— 3,903 In the department of revenue — 3,243

— 3,243 In the ministry of earth sciences — 2,581

— 2,581 In the ministry of external affairs — 2,167

— 2,167 In the ministry of environment, forests and climate change — 2,136

— 2,136 In the ministry of electronics and Information Technology — 1,347

— 1,347 In the atomic energy department — 2,300

— 2,300 In the department of agriculture, cooperation and farmers welfare — 1,766

— 1,766 In the ministry of information and broadcasting — 1,600

— 1,600 In the personnel ministry — 2,684

The target of increasing the GDP of the country will include better business opportunities for the private sector as well. The corporate taxation reforms will bring more relief to organizations leaving more money for priority spending. All these interim changes aim to increase inclusive productivity and growth while keeping mental health as a priority, whether it be for organizations or individual taxpayers.

Both in terms of bringing and saving more money, the Union Budget shows significant signs of positivity. Let’s hope this gets implemented with full force and brings happy hours for all us hardworking taxpayers in the coming time.

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