Question

      According to the Budget 2023, which of the following

    changes is/ are correct regarding “ Income tax” ? I.         Rebate limit of Personal Income Tax to be increased to Rs . 7 lakh from the current Rs . 5 lakh in the new tax regime . II.         The new tax regime was introduced in 2021 . III.         According to the new tax regime the highest income tax rate is 30 %.
    A I only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B III only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C I and III only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D I and II only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Rebate limit of Personal Income Tax to be increased to Rs. 7 lakh from the current Rs. 5 lakh in the new tax regime. Thus, persons in the new tax regime, with income up to Rs. 7 lakh to not pay any tax. Tax structure in new personal income tax regime, introduced in 2020 with six income slabs, to change by reducing the number of slabs to five and increasing the tax exemption limit to Rs. 3 lakh. Change to provide major relief to all tax payers in the new regime.

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