{"id":25637693,"date":"2026-02-05T11:14:22","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T05:44:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25637693"},"modified":"2026-02-18T16:06:57","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T10:36:57","slug":"income-tax-in-budget-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax-in-budget-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Income Tax in Budget 2026: What\u2019s New"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69de80fba597d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69de80fba597d\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax-in-budget-2026\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax-in-budget-2026\/#The_Birth_of_the_Income_Tax_Act_2025\" >The Birth of the Income Tax Act 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax-in-budget-2026\/#Tax_Slabs_for_FY_2026-27\" >Tax Slabs for FY 2026-27<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax-in-budget-2026\/#Deep_Dive_into_Standard_Deduction_and_Rebates\" >Deep Dive into Standard Deduction and Rebates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax-in-budget-2026\/#TCS_and_Global_Spending_Making_Travel_and_Education_Cheaper\" >TCS and Global Spending: Making Travel and Education Cheaper<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax-in-budget-2026\/#The_Shift_in_Capital_Gains_and_Share_Buybacks\" >The Shift in Capital Gains and Share Buybacks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax-in-budget-2026\/#The_Digital_Transformation_of_Tax_Administration\" >The Digital Transformation of Tax Administration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax-in-budget-2026\/#Relief_for_Accident_Victims_and_Small_Taxpayers\" >Relief for Accident Victims and Small Taxpayers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax-in-budget-2026\/#A_New_Era_of_Compliance_ITR_Filing_and_Deadlines\" >A New Era of Compliance: ITR Filing and Deadlines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax-in-budget-2026\/#Corporate_and_Institutional_Reforms\" >Corporate and Institutional Reforms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax-in-budget-2026\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>The Union Budget 2026, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, 2026, has ushered in a new era for Indian taxpayers. Though many were expecting drastic changes to the tax rates, the government preferred to choose a path of deep structural reform. Without doubt, the highlight of the year would be the introduction of the <strong>Income Tax Act 2025<\/strong>. This Act will officially replace the legacy 1961 Act starting April 1, 2026.This budget focuses on &#8220;Ease of Living&#8221; and &#8220;Ease of Compliance&#8221;. It ensures that the <strong>Income Tax Changes in Budget 2026<\/strong> benefit the honest taxpayer by reducing litigation and simplifying the fine print. Let&#8217;s delve deep into everything that has changed and what remains the same.<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span><strong>Introduction<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Budget 2026 was not just one more annual fiscal exercise. It was a declaration of trust between the state and the citizens. The Finance Minister emphasized that the <strong>Income Tax Changes in Budget 2026<\/strong> design to make the tax-filing process so intuitive that an ordinary citizen can manage it with no need for complex professional assistance.<\/p>\n<p>With India heading towards its goal of becoming a developed nation (Viksit Bharat) by 2047, the tax system must evolve from being a &#8220;policing&#8221; tool to a &#8220;service&#8221; tool. By streamlining over 60 years of legal patches into a cohesive new law, the government aims to reduce the &#8220;tax terrorism&#8221; often associated with complicated codes. Whether you are a first-time earner, a retiree, or an investor in the stock market, these completely change your relationship with your taxes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/stock-market-course\/?utm_source=stock-marketing&amp;utm_medium=blog_referral&amp;utm_campaign=how-to-avoid-income-tax-notice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Learn trading from experts! Join today to learn the fundamentals of trading!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Birth_of_the_Income_Tax_Act_2025\"><\/span><strong>The Birth of the Income Tax Act 2025<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The highlight of this budget is the implementation of the <strong>Income Tax Act 2025<\/strong>. For over six decades, India followed the 1961 Act, which had become quite complicated with hundreds of sections, provisos, and sub-clauses.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25637694 \" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tax-people-flat-text-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Income tax\" width=\"627\" height=\"259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tax-people-flat-text-scaled.webp 2560w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tax-people-flat-text-300x124.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tax-people-flat-text-1024x423.webp 1024w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tax-people-flat-text-768x317.webp 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tax-people-flat-text-1536x635.webp 1536w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tax-people-flat-text-2048x846.webp 2048w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tax-people-flat-text-150x62.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tax-people-flat-text-750x310.webp 750w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tax-people-flat-text-1140x471.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 627px) 100vw, 627px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The new Act, coming into effect from April 1, 2026, is in simple, modern language. The main objectives are to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Reduce Litigation:<\/strong> With clearer definitions, the government expects the disputes between taxpayers and the department to come down. With lakhs of cases pending in various courts, this Act seeks to stop new disputes at the source.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Integrate Proceedings:<\/strong> For the first time, assessment and penalty proceedings will be handled via a &#8220;Common Order,&#8221; helping taxpayers get rid of multiple rounds of legal battles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Modernize Definitions:<\/strong> Concepts like &#8220;Previous Year&#8221; and &#8220;Assessment Year&#8221; merge into a single &#8220;Tax Year&#8221; framework, in-line with the global standards.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sunset Clauses:<\/strong> Removing many old exemptions that are not relevant any longer to make the law leaner and easier to navigate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tax_Slabs_for_FY_2026-27\"><\/span><strong>Tax Slabs for FY 2026-27<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The government has maintained the tax slabs introduced in the previous revision to provide financial stability. The New Tax Regime remains the default choice, offering significantly lower tax rates for those who do not rely on traditional deductions.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>New Tax Regime Slabs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Taxable Income (Rs.)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Tax Rate<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Up to 4,00,000<\/td>\n<td>Nil<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>4,00,001 \u2013 8,00,000<\/td>\n<td>5%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>8,00,001 \u2013 12,00,000<\/td>\n<td>10%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>12,00,001 \u2013 16,00,000<\/td>\n<td>15%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>16,00,001 \u2013 20,00,000<\/td>\n<td>20%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>20,00,001 \u2013 24,00,000<\/td>\n<td>25%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Above 24,00,000<\/td>\n<td>30%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>For those still preferring the <strong>Old Tax Regime<\/strong> (to claim benefits like Section 80C or Home Loan interest), the slabs remain unchanged:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Up to 2.5 Lakh:<\/strong> Nil<\/li>\n<li><strong>2.5 Lakh to 5 Lakh:<\/strong> 5%<\/li>\n<li><strong>5 Lakh to 10 Lakh:<\/strong> 20%<\/li>\n<li><strong>Above 10 Lakh:<\/strong> 30%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The logic behind keeping the slabs steady is to allow the new Income Tax Act to settle in without adding the confusion of shifting tax percentages.<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Deep_Dive_into_Standard_Deduction_and_Rebates\"><\/span><strong>Deep Dive into Standard Deduction and Rebates<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25637695 \" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/6623.webp\" alt=\"Income tax\" width=\"541\" height=\"406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/6623.webp 1500w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/6623-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/6623-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/6623-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/6623-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/6623-750x563.webp 750w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/6623-1140x855.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 541px) 100vw, 541px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Income Tax Changes in Budget 2026<\/strong> continue to offer a heavy &#8220;Zero-Tax&#8221; cushion for the middle class.<\/p>\n<p>Under the <strong>New Tax Regime<\/strong>, the <strong>Standard Deduction<\/strong> remains at <strong>Rs. 75,000<\/strong>. Combine this with the <strong>Section 87A rebate<\/strong>, and an individual with a gross salary of up to <strong>Rs. 12.75 lakh<\/strong> will pay <strong>zero tax<\/strong>. This is calculated by taking the Rs. 12 lakh threshold for rebate and adding the Rs. 75,000 deduction. This is a massive boost to disposable income, especially for young professionals entering the workforce in tier-1 cities where the cost of living is rising.<\/p>\n<p>Under the <strong>Old Tax Regime<\/strong>, the standard deduction remains at <strong>Rs. 50,000<\/strong>. While the old regime is becoming less attractive for many, it still serves those with high investments in insurance, provident funds, and home loans. However, the government\u2019s signal is clear: they want everyone to eventually migrate to the New Regime for an &#8220;exemption-free&#8221; and &#8220;headache-free&#8221; tax experience.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/stock-market-360.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/stock-market-360.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"59a6acc\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><button class=\"btn btn-default\">Stock market course syllabus DOWNLOAD<\/button><\/p>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TCS_and_Global_Spending_Making_Travel_and_Education_Cheaper\"><\/span><strong>TCS and Global Spending: Making Travel and Education Cheaper<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>One of the most cheered announcements in Budget 2026 is the rationalization of <strong>Tax Collected at Source (TCS)<\/strong>. High TCS rates were previously a major pain point, often locking up a taxpayer\u2019s cash for months before they could claim a refund.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Overseas Tour Packages:<\/strong> TCS has been reduced to a flat <strong>2%<\/strong> (down from a complex 5% and 20% structure). Crucially, there is no longer a minimum threshold, making planning your dream holiday much simpler.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Education and Medical Remittances:<\/strong> For those sending money abroad for a child&#8217;s university fees or medical treatments, the TCS is now slashed to <strong>2%<\/strong> (down from 5%). This provides immediate liquidity relief to thousands of families who were struggling with the high upfront costs of international education.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>These <strong>Income Tax Changes in Budget 2026<\/strong> reflect the reality of a globalized Indian middle class that frequently travels and invests in global education.<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Shift_in_Capital_Gains_and_Share_Buybacks\"><\/span><strong>The Shift in Capital Gains and Share Buybacks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>To ensure a level playing field and plug tax leakages, the budget has overhauled how share buybacks are handled.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25637697 size-jnews-350x250\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20770265-350x250.webp\" alt=\"Income Tax\" width=\"350\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20770265-350x250.webp 350w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20770265-120x86.webp 120w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20770265-750x536.webp 750w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20770265-1140x815.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Previously, companies paid a buyback tax, and the money was tax-free for shareholders. Normally treat buyback proceeds as <strong>Capital Gains<\/strong> in the hands of the shareholder.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Promoter Protection:<\/strong> To prevent misuse, promoters will face higher effective rates (22% for corporates and 30% for non-corporates).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Retail Investors:<\/strong> For common investors, this is generally beneficial as they only pay tax on the actual &#8220;gain&#8221; (selling price minus buying price) rather than the entire amount being taxed as dividend-like income.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additionally, the taxation on <strong>Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs)<\/strong> has been clarified. While original subscribers still enjoy tax-free redemption, those who buy SGBs from the secondary market (stock exchange) will now have to pay capital gains tax upon maturity. This ensures that the tax benefit is reserved for those supporting the primary government issue.<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Digital_Transformation_of_Tax_Administration\"><\/span><strong>The Digital Transformation of Tax Administration<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The government is doubling down on AI and technology to handle tax queries. A new &#8220;Taxpayer Service Manual&#8221; is being launched, which will be accessible via a 24\/7 AI chatbot. This bot will be legally recognized, meaning if you follow its advice and there is an error, you won&#8217;t be penalized for &#8220;malafide&#8221; intent.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;In addition to that, the <strong>TDS (Tax Deducted at Source)<\/strong> process is being simplified. Large companies will now provide a &#8220;Unified TDS Certificate&#8221; at the end of the year, consolidating all deductions into one document. This makes it easier for employees to cross-verify with their Form 26AS.<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relief_for_Accident_Victims_and_Small_Taxpayers\"><\/span><strong>Relief for Accident Victims and Small Taxpayers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>A much appreciated move for its empathy element, the government has exempted <strong>interest on motor accident compensation<\/strong> from income tax. Prior to this, the interest earned on these settlements was taxable, which felt unfair to victims already going through a tough time. Now, every rupee awarded by the tribunal inclusive of the interest that accumulates during long court battles belongs entirely to the victim.<\/p>\n<p>For those with global exposure, the <strong>Foreign Asset Disclosure Scheme 2026<\/strong> offers a one-time 6-month window. This allows students, tech employees, and returning NRIs to disclose small foreign assets without the fear of harsh &#8220;Black Money Act&#8221; penalties. It includes \u00a0a dormant bank account from an old internship or a few shares in a global company. This is a &#8220;forgive and forget&#8221; approach for minor, unintentional errors.<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_New_Era_of_Compliance_ITR_Filing_and_Deadlines\"><\/span><strong>A New Era of Compliance: ITR Filing and Deadlines<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25637696 \" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/416244258-750x536.webp\" alt=\"Income Tax \" width=\"438\" height=\"313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/416244258-750x536.webp 750w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/416244258-120x86.webp 120w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/416244258-350x250.webp 350w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/416244258-1140x815.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 438px) 100vw, 438px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Income Tax Changes in Budget 2026<\/strong> prioritize your time. Several procedural updates make filing less stressful:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Staggered Deadlines:<\/strong> While the July 31 deadline stays for ITR-1\/2, non-audit business cases and trusts now have until <strong>August 31<\/strong>. This reduces the load on the e-filing servers during the final days of July.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extended Revision Window:<\/strong> You can now fix errors in your ITR until <strong>March 31<\/strong> (previously December 31) of the next year. This is a huge relief for those who realize they missed a bank statement or a capital gains entry late in the year.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Automated Certificates:<\/strong> Small taxpayers can now get &#8220;NIL Deduction&#8221; certificates through a rule-based automated system, ending the need to visit tax offices or wait for manual approvals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Centralized Form 15G\/H:<\/strong> For senior citizens, the process of submitting forms to avoid TDS on interest is now centralized. You can submit it once through your depository or a central portal, and it will apply to all your holdings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Corporate_and_Institutional_Reforms\"><\/span><strong>Corporate and Institutional Reforms<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>While the focus is often on individuals, the <strong>Income Tax Changes in Budget 2026<\/strong> also target businesses to boost &#8220;Ease of Doing Business&#8221;:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT):<\/strong> To encourage the shift to the new regime, MAT credit set-off rules tightened to nudge companies toward the simpler corporate tax structures.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Manpower Supply:<\/strong> This has been clearly categorized as &#8220;Contract Work&#8221; for TDS purposes (1% or 2%), ending years of debate on whether it should be taxed as professional fees (10%). This brings the much-needed clarity for the service industry.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Start-up Tax Holiday:<\/strong> The eligibility for the start-up tax holiday extended by another year to March 2027. This ensures that the ecosystem continues to receive support during its scaling phase.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/stock-market-course\/?utm_source=stock-marketing&amp;utm_medium=blog_referral&amp;utm_campaign=how-to-avoid-income-tax-notice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Learn trading from experts! Join today to learn the fundamentals of trading!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Budget 2026 is about <strong>predictability and simplicity<\/strong>. By choosing to keep the rates stable and introducing a modern law, the government is aiming for long-term growth.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Middle Class Benefit:<\/strong> Zero tax up to Rs. 12.75 lakh salary (New Regime) thanks to the Rs. 75,000 standard deduction.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Travel &amp; Study:<\/strong> Lower 2% TCS makes global payments and education significantly more affordable.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Investor Clarity:<\/strong> Buybacks are now Capital Gains, and F&amp;O STT has increased to curb excessive speculation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Accident Relief:<\/strong> Full tax exemption on compensation interest provides justice to victims.<\/li>\n<li><strong>New Act:<\/strong> The Income Tax Act 2025 brings an end to the 1961 era promising a future with lesser paperwork and fewer court cases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><strong>RELATED ARTICLES<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/understanding-short-term-capital-gain-tax\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Understanding Short Term Capital Gain Tax<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/long-term-capital-gain-tax-on-shares\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Long Term Capital Gain Tax on Shares<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/can-investing-in-stocks-help-you-save-taxes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Can Investing in Stocks Help You Save Taxes in India? 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