What is the amount of Standard Deduction announced for new Regime? Is it Rs. 50,000/- or Rs. 52,500/-?

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Ans: Assuming that the property was purchased during FY 2010-11, the indexed cost of acquisition works out to Rs.4305136. So Long Term Capital Gain shall be 1094863. This can be divided between you and son equally and after adding to other income, tax shall be calculated at 20% for your son. For you if no other income then amount remaining after basic exemption limit shall be taxable at 20%

Ans: Hello;

Think about the following points before making the investment:

1. If the flat remains unlet for 6 months or more, worst case scenario, will you be able to service the loan through your own income during that phase.

2. Why is the flat available at a price lesser than its fair market value? Is their any flipside?

3. In case you need funds urgently, can you liquidate the flat in 3-4 weeks time?

You can plan your purchase after satisfying yourself on the above points.

Best wishes;

Ans: Hello;

You may take-up part time job somewhere so as to atleast pay the loan EMIs.

You may let the loan company impound asset acquired under the loan(bike, cell phone) and close the loan sighting inability to repay. This will impact your cibil score but it can be improved later on.

Seek help from a friend or relative to close the loan. You may repay them later when you get employed.

Avoid credit cards, BNPL, MTF and other borrowings as much as possible.

Best wishes;

Ans: Hello;

Please discuss your revised terms of employment, after retirement, with the administration of your organization.

If there is any error then may be you both can find an amicable solution.

Escalation at this stage may harm your employment hence is neither advisable nor warranted.

Best wishes;

Ans: Around Rs.562000 for FY 2025-26 New Regime

Ans: Around Rs.208000 for FY 2025-26 New Regime

Ans: Right, It holds true for FY 2025-26

Ans: If you are going for Old Tax Regime then following options for reduction in Tax outgo
1. Standard Deduction on salary
2. HRA
3. NPS contribution from Salary
4. Investments under 80 C i.e. Life Insurance, Tax saving MF, 5 yr FD
5. Mediclaim 80D
6. Voluntary Payment of NPS upto Rs.50000
7. If you have home loan then Home loan Principal can be claimed under 80C and Interest under House Property
8. Interest on Savings Account upto Rs.10000
Based on these deduction, you need to calculate total deduction and tax liability. If the Income after deduction goes below Rs.5 Lakhs, No tax liability for you