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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman with MoS Finance Anurag Thakur. FM Sitharaman presented the Union Budget-2021 in Parliament on Monday. (PTI Photo)

What does Union Budget 2021 offer the common man?

by Divya Baweja |Feb 2, 2021

While the expectations of the common man of tax relief are not met, the budget outlines measures to rationalise the tax structure and bring out changes in the tax processes

The date for payment of self-assessment tax in the case of a taxpayer whose self-assessment tax liability is up to Rs 1 lakh, has also been extended to November 30, 2020

ITR form: Govt extends deadlines for filing tax returns, other related compliances; check out details

by Divya Baweja |Aug 14, 2020

The extension of timelines for filing tax returns and other related tax compliances is a well-thought-out measure, as due to lockdown it is difficult for individual taxpayers to obtain necessary docum...

Budget 2020: A cut in personal tax is one of the most popular and long pending demands

Budget 2020: Govt must change tax slabs, increase NPS deduction limit, other policy measures

by Divya Baweja |Jan 27, 2020

Budget 2020: To boost the real estate sector, the government should consider enhancing the limit for deduction of interest paid on housing loan to Rs 300,000 in case of a self-occupied property

With a view to increase compliance, the Budget provides for compulsory filing of tax return for specified category of taxpayers covering individuals with high-value transactions.

Union Budget 2019: Nirmala Sitharaman gives no relief to individual taxpayers, disappoints super-rich

by Divya Baweja |Jul 8, 2019

While the Budget did not provide much incentive to middle or lower income group, it is hard hitting for the super-rich. True to the intent of the Government, the Budget focusses on increasing tax comp...

Budget 2019: Key hits and misses in taxation

by Anurag Jain |Feb 4, 2019

The salaried class has an additional reason to cheer as the limit of standard deduction, which was re-introduced last year, has been enhanced from Rs 40,000 to Rs 50,000.

Budget 2018: STT on bonds, more exemptions under section 80C among key expectations of investors

by Divya Baweja |Jan 4, 2018

With sentiments turning positive, equity investors are now again hoping for a tax-friendly 2018 Union Budget. 

Divya Baweja , Partner, Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP

Tax Reforms: Step in the right direction

by Divya Baweja |Mar 7, 2016

The taxman will be easy on those who comply with the norms, but tough on those who try to escape the tax net.

Long-term capital gains are taxed at a beneficial rate of 20%, plus a cess of 3% (Photo: Reuters)

Legally avail exemptions on long-term capital gains

by Divya Baweja |Sep 19, 2014

Find out the various options to counter the tax arising at the time of sale, some of which have been articulated below to help you pick options of your liking.