How will income tax rules change from today?  A look

By Poonam Behura

CNBC-TV18.com

Published on October 1, 2024

A 10% Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) will apply to interest from specified central and state government bonds, impacting post-tax returns for investors.

Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on options rises from 0.0625% to 0.1%, and on futures from 0.0125% to 0.02%, aimed at curbing speculative trading.

TDS on life insurance payouts decreases from 5% to 2%, allowing policyholders to retain a larger portion of their claim amounts.

TDS for rent payments over ₹50,000 per month drops from 5% to 2%, providing relief to high-rent individuals.

The 20% TDS on mutual fund repurchases will be removed, easing tax burdens during redemptions.

From today, buybacks will be taxed at the shareholder level, introducing a tax on capital gains for participants.

Aadhaar enrolment IDs will not be accepted for PAN applications or income tax returns starting today.