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Industry Calls for Tax Relief Amid Rising Inflation

1/5/2025

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Industry bodies are urging significant personal tax relief ahead of Union Budget 2025 due to rising inflation.
Proposed adjustments include raising the basic exemption limit for senior citizens and simplifying tax returns for those over 70.
Tax experts recommend increasing income exemption thresholds and standard deductions to ease middle-class financial pressures.
Banks support tax incentives on fixed deposits to encourage savings, while economists advocate for comprehensive tax reforms to enhance consumption.

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Industry bodies are urging significant personal tax relief ahead of Union Budget 2025 due to rising inflation.
Proposed adjustments include raising the basic exemption limit for senior citizens and simplifying tax returns for those over 70.
Tax experts recommend increasing income exemption thresholds and standard deductions to ease middle-class financial pressures.
Banks support tax incentives on fixed deposits to encourage savings, while economists advocate for comprehensive tax reforms to enhance consumption.