Wednesday, February 13, 2019

At the request of many students the classes are rescheduled from 11th Feb to 15th Feb 2019. The DT would be in the evening at Ameerpet while IDT would be in the morning at Vidyanagar. Thanks
Rp 

Friday, February 1, 2019

Key takeaways from interim budget 2019

Some of the key takeaways from the Interim Budget 2019 with regard to taxes:

1. Exemption for Gratuity increased from Rs 10 lakhs to Rs 30 Lakhs
2. All assessments are to be e-processed going forward
3. IT returns are to be processed in 24 hours of filing going forward
4. The first slab is increased to Rs 5 lakhs
5. Standard deduction under salaries is hiked from Rs 40 K to Rs 50K
6. Going forward 2 houses under self occupation shall be exempted
7. TDS threshold on interest increased from 10K to 40K
8. TDS threshold on rent increased from Rs 180,000 to Rs 240,000/-
9. Sec 54 benefit available for two houses in stead of one house in certain cases
10. Sec 80-IBA extended by one year
11. No need to pay tax on rent on unsold houses lying as inventory for a period of 2 years in stead of 1 year.

Thanks
Rp

The bill says that Rebate U/S 87A is amended. Hence, the first slab is not increased but the rebate U/S 87A is increased.

Thanks
Rp