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Aslam Question by Aslam on Feb 01, 2023Hindi
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Can u plz explain the Rs 7 lakh exemption with example?

Ans: Person whose is earning income upto ₹7 lakh will be eligible for rebate u/s 87A in new tax regime upto 25,000/-

New revised tax rates proposed for FY 23 24 are:

- Income slab of ₹3 lakh: - No tax levied
- Income of ₹3 lakh to ₹6 lakh: - 5% tax rate
- Income of ₹6 lakh to ₹9 lakh: - 10% tax rate
- Income of ₹9 lakh to ₹12 lakh: - 15% tax rate
- Income of ₹12 lakh to ₹15 lakh: - 20% tax rate
- Income Above ₹15 lakh income: - 30%.

Let’s understand by example:

Calculation as per New Tax Regime:

Suppose, Income from Salary is Rs. 7,00,000/-


Particluars Amount
On 3 lacs Nil
On next 3 lacs @ 5% 15,000
On remaining Rs 100000 @ 10% 10,000
Total Tax 25,000
Less: Rebate u/s 87A 25,000
Net Taxable Liablity NIL
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Sir can u list the income exemptions which are eligible under revised New tax regime
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Hello Sir.I am 30 year old from Kolkata,I have been investing in Mutual Fund for SIP of Rs.5000/- monthly since October 2021 with a plan for long term investment.My Portfolio has this equity diversification i.e.Axis Focused 25 Fund Direct Plan Growth,Mirae Asset Large and Mid Cap- Direct Growth plan,Nippon India Small Cap Fund Direct plan growth,HSBC Small Cap fund Direct growth plan and SBI Small Cap Fund Direct Plan Growth. All these all together have accumulated alongwith profit and loss amount of Rs.152000/- .Now whether can i withdraw profit amount only and invest in lumpsum to different fund manager without stopping existing SIP? Also suggest me good portfolio with good return over long term.Please Sir Thanks and Regards Praveen Das
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It's great to see your proactive approach towards long-term investing at 30. Building a diversified equity portfolio through SIPs reflects a disciplined savings habit and a focus on wealth creation.

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Pabak Asked on - Mar 16, 2024 I am 70, my wife 56, have a working daughter 25, yet to get married. I have a corpus as follows: Please advise how to re-arrange my savings to generate 35K pm. Daughter's marriege budget is 20 lakh. Presently invested in wife' head Rs. 30lakh in post office TDs laddered for matyrity from 2025 in 4 years( 7Lin 2025, 13Lakh in 2026, 6.5 lakh in 2027 and rest 3.5 lakh in 2028. In my head: SCSS Rs 30 Lakh . In Ujjivan Bank FD 10 Lakh, In running PPF with contribution Rs. 35 Lakh. Total 1.05 Cr. Further I have 9 Lakh in MIS jointly with wife. Regards,
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Firstly, it's commendable that you have a structured approach towards managing your savings at 70. Your concern for your daughter's marriage and planning for a regular income is indeed thoughtful.

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Diversification: Your portfolio is diversified across different mutual fund categories, which is good for risk management.
Expense Ratio: As you're investing in regular plans, consider shifting to direct plans of the same funds to save on expense ratio and increase returns over the long term.
Mid-cap Exposure: Given your age and proximity to retirement, you might consider reducing exposure to mid-cap funds as they are generally more volatile compared to large-cap funds.
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Reduce Mid-cap Exposure: Given your age and risk profile, consider reducing exposure to mid-cap funds. You can shift a portion of your mid-cap investments to large-cap or flexi-cap funds to maintain a balanced portfolio.
Review Performance: Periodically review the performance of your funds compared to their benchmarks and peers. Consider replacing underperforming funds with better-performing ones.
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