Top 8 Wishes of Individual Taxpayers for Budget 2024

Top 8 Wishes of Individual Taxpayers for Budget 2024 By Priyanka Roshan, July 23, 2024

Revision of Income Tax Slabs

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Increased Section 80C Deduction Limits

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More Relief in the New Tax Regime

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Hike in Basic Exemption Limit

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Increase in Standard Deduction

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Enhanced Housing Loan Deductions

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Hike in Section 80TTA Limit for Bank Interest

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Changes in HRA Tax Exemption Rules

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