Income Tax Structure 2014-15 announced in Budget 2014
There is no change in the income tax rate for the year 2014-15 (Assessment Year 2015-16)
(i) The rates of income-tax in the case of every individual (other than those mentioned in (ii) and (iii) below)
(ii) For persons of Age between 60 Years to 80 Years
(iii) For persons having Age of 80 Years or More
Other Budget 2014 highlights relating to Income tax 2014-15
- Personal tax exemption limit raised to Rs 2.5 lakh from current Rs 2 lakh for tax payers below 60 years
- Senior citizens’ tax exemption limit hiked from Rs 2.5 lakh to Rs 3 lakh
- No change in surcharge for corporates, individuals
- Education Cess to stay at current 3%
- Investment limit under Section 80C hiked to Rs 1.5 lakh from current Rs 1 lakh
- Exemption on housing loans interest on self-occupied property increased from Rs 1.5 lakh to 2 lakh