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The FM stated the tax system ought to put a minimum problem on the taxpayers.Senior residents can now intend to heave a sigh of relief as
far as their income tax (I-T) returns are involved
Financing Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Union Spending plan 2021-22 revealed that senior citizens (above 75 years) with just pension or
interest as earnings will be excused from submitting I-T returns.Ms Sitharaman stated that the tax system should put a minimum burden on the
A confidential disagreement redressal platform will also be set up for little taxpayers, she added.A decrease of time in I-T cases was also
proposed, while the time limitation to reopen an assessment case would to be lowered to 3 years from the existing six years
Tax audit limit increased from Rs 5 crore to Rs 10 crore, Ms Sitharaman said.The commoner who anticipating some income tax relief after
being affected by the Covid-19 pandemic may not yet get some relief and senior citizens would not immediately get any relief
Taxpayers were likewise expecting tax incentives to increase costs and increase family intake need
The Union Budget also takes a look at higher deductions on housing loans and levy of a Covid-19 cess that is expected to be imposed on
The Spending plan likewise looks at job development potential customers, putting more cash in the hands of the taxpayer and easing of
guidelines to bring in foreign investments.
