I am a senior citizen. My income from all sources is below 7 lakhs including STCG form sale of equity. What will my tax outgo be in the revised new tax regime ? Will I have to pay tax on STCG at 15% (like LTCG at 10% above 1 lakh )? Will section 87A be applicable in this case? Please guide

Ans: Hi Kishore

There are a lot of options after B.Sc. Botany (Zoology). Seeking a good job on B,Sc, basis might be challenging. It is advisable to first complete your master's for better job placement offers. Till your master's completion, you can start your coaching or join any coaching institute to teach biology for NEET so that you can start earning a little bit. After your master's, you may try to get jobs in the following areas:
1) Animal Nutritionist
2) Environmental Scientist
3) Forest Officer
4) Wildlife Biologist
5) Environmental Manager
6) Ecologist
and many more ......
Wide doors open after M.Sc. Zoology.
Best of luck for your future.

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Ans: Dear
It’s awesome that you’re thinking about investing at such a young age! Your goal of buying a Yamaha bike for your 18th birthday is achievable with the right investment strategy. Let’s break it down:
1. SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) for Your Monthly Savings you can absolutely invest your savings in SIPs. With Rs 1200-1500 available per month, SIPs are a great way to start investing in mutual funds. They allow you to invest small amounts regularly, and over time, you can benefit from compounding and rupee-cost averaging, which means your money can grow steadily. However, since your goal is just over a year away (December 2025), you’ll need to invest in something that balances growth with moderate risk, because mutual funds, especially equity ones, can be volatile in the short term.
2. How Much You Need to Save - Your target is Rs 1.5 lakh, and you’ve already saved Rs 40,000.- So, you need Rs 1.1 lakh more by December 2025. - You have roughly 15 months left, meaning you need to save or grow your savings by about Rs 7333 per month to meet your goal.
3. Investment Options - Given your short time frame, here are a few options to consider: - Hybrid or Balanced Mutual Funds: These funds invest in both stocks (equity) and bonds (debt), providing moderate growth with relatively lower risk than pure equity funds. While they might not double your savings in a year, they can give you better returns than a bank savings account. On average, you could expect returns of 8-10% per year. - Debt Mutual Funds: These are safer compared to equity mutual funds but offer lower returns, typically 6-8% per year. Debt funds might be a good option if you want to minimize risk, though they won't give huge returns in a short time. - Recurring Deposits (RDs): If you’re looking for safety and guaranteed returns, an RD in a bank might be a safer option, though the returns will be around 5-6%. This won’t help double your money, but it’s secure.
4. Doubling Your Money in a Year- While it’s tempting to look for ways to double your money quickly, it’s important to understand that high returns usually come with high risk. Investing in high-risk options like **stock trading** or **cryptocurrencies** could lead to losses, especially over such a short period.
Unfortunately, doubling your money in just over a year is not realistic without taking on significant risk. A better approach is to aim for stable growth and possibly adjust your bike budget or timeframe if necessary.
5. Action Plan - Start a SIP in a **balanced or hybrid mutual fund** with your monthly savings of Rs 1200-1500.
- Continue saving as much as possible to reach your target.
- Be cautious of high-risk investments, as they could hurt your savings in the short term.
So the Conclusion that by investing in SIPs and sticking to a disciplined savings plan, you should be able to get close to your goal. While doubling your money may not happen within a year, steady growth will help you build towards your dream bike.
If you need more personalized advice, consider speaking to a financial advisor to find the best funds for your situation.

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Ans: Date of possession will be considered as date of acquisition (May 24) so this will be short term capital gain taxable as per your slab rate.

Improvement & transfer expenses may be deducted from your capital gain(8L) but do consult a CA to ascertain exactly what is allowed as deductible as per IT laws.

Ans: I do not recommend dividend (IDCW) funds to fulfill need of regular payouts because their is no assurance about it.

If you invest this amount lumpsum in an equity fund with growth plan then your corpus after 30 years could grow to ~1 Cr. (~13% return considered).

Therefore I recommend you go with the growth fund.

Ans: Dear Saurabh, Working for start ups have both advantages and disadvantages . The one which you said is about disadvantages . Nevertheless , your 11 yrs experience will help . I suggest you to always look for an established house for stability.

Ans: Dear , Why don't you complete your MBA from a reputed college to get into corporate world. ? Present qualification may not satisfy your ambition .

Ans: Current monthly expenses of 2 Lac will become 4.8 Lac after 15 years considering inflation(6% considered)

You would need corpus of 15 Cr at 70 years which can provide you post tax(30% bracket) income of 4.8L.(Annuity rate of 5.5% considered).

Ans: Dear Mr. Sujal , You have rightly decided for CA . It offers a rewarding career , as a professional or even as Finance management expert to run your consultancy . You can also support your parents .