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.
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