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It is to be noted that the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) requires banks to mandatorily report any instances in which an individual deposits a total of Rs 10 lakh or more during a financial year.
Financial Literacy News: Salaried individuals typically need to give proof of their expenses and investments to get tax deductions under the Income-tax Act. One common tax exemption available to salaried individuals is the Leave Travel Allowance or LTA. Leave Travel Allowance (LTA), often included in your salary, pays for your vacation travel expenses. It also covers travel costs for family members such as spouses, children (up to two if born on or after October 1, 1998), dependent parents, and dependent siblings.
LTA, usually a component of your salary, covers the expenses of your travel during vacation. The cost incurred for family members who travel with an employees is also allowed as exemption. To claim LTA, the employee typically needs to submit documentary evidence of the incurred travel expenditure to the employers within specific deadlines.
Income Tax Budget 2024 Live Updates: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the interim budget for fiscal year 2024-25 on February 1, 2024. By definition, it will be a Vote on Account ahead of the Lok Sabha Elections scheduled later in April-May this year. Traditionally, the central government does not announce any significant reforms in the Votes on Account. "In Votes on Account, the tax structures and rates are generally not revised and significant changes to taxation are usually proposed in the subsequent full budget presented by the newly elected government," says Dr. Suresh Surana, Founder, RSM India. However, hopes are high from Sitharaman s last budget as middle-class taxpayers are eagerly waiting for some much-needed relief. More deductions in the new income tax regime, a hike in the standard deduction limit, and simplification of the capital gain tax regime are some of the demands of Indian income taxpayers from Budget 2024. 1) Tax deduction for contributin