Tax Debate: Is It Time to Rethink The Personal Tax Slab?

Tax Talk- Time To Rethink The Personal Tax Slab

In budget FY23, the finance minister announced a revision of Gross Tax Revenues (GTR) to Rs 25.16 lakh crore compared BE Rs 22.17 lakh crore. We had previously forecast FY22 tax income at Rs 25.1 lakh crore, with a possible increase to Rs 26.2 lakh crore. The table that follows shows the RE in GTR and large tax headings in FY22, actual collections until January 2022, and collections in February and March 2021 (taken conservatively)—all added to the actuals until January 2022 to estimate FY22 collections conservatively at Rs 26.25 lakh crore, or nearly Rs 1 lakh crore more than the FY22 RE. (The Rs 25.16 lakh crore in GTR (RE) is primarily the result of corporate tax (CT), income tax (IT), and GST.)

The large disparities originate from our forecast of CT and GST growing to Rs 6.69 lakh crore and Rs 7.08 lakh crore, respectively.

Surprisingly, the administration has cautiously anticipated the tax figures. Looking at the expected tax collection in FY23, GTR is estimated at Rs 27.57 lakh crore, owing mostly to a reduction in Union excise duty on petroleum in December 2021. If FY22’s GTR truly ends up being Rs 26.25 lakh crore, then FY23 BE increases this by only Rs 1.32 lakh crore—a 5 percent rise.

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Taking the actual rise of 9.6 percent of tax collections in BE FY23 (Rs 27.57 lakh crore) over RE FY22 (Rs 25.16 lakh crore), one can predict that FY23 tax revenues may exceed the planned amount by Rs 1-1.5 lakh crore.

The economy is predicted to increase by roughly 17.4 percent in FY23, while latest projections have marginally reduced this forecast. The impact of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict on fiscal resources has yet to be determined. Growth appears to be typical until February 2022, as exports and imports, as well as eWay bills for transportation, have increased. As a result, the real tax collection for FY22 may be higher than the RE.

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The actual accounts for Dividends and Profits up to January 2022 are Rs 1.41 lakh crore vs a RE of Rs 1.47 lakh crore—96 percent of which has already been received by January 2022. Based on interim dividends declared by various PSUs, we can estimate a Rs 20,000 crore increase by March 31, 2022, totaling Rs 1.61 lakh crore.

The biggest shortfall would be in divestiture, where the target has been reduced to Rs 78,000 crore versus actual collections of Rs 12,036 crore till January 2022. If no divestiture occurs, there might be a shortage of approximately Rs 65,000 crore, which could be somewhat offset by the previously mentioned rise in dividend, balanced by a decrease in expenditure.

Total expenditure in RE FY22 is predicted at Rs 37.70 lakh crore, with actual expenditure by January 2022 at Rs 28.09 lakh crore. According to the RE, there is an additional capex of Rs 1.60 lakh crore and an interest payment of Rs 2 lakh crore. Based on actual payments until January 2022 and the RE, a total of Rs 9.61 lakh crore must be spent.

The budgeted fiscal deficit is Rs 15.91 lakh crore. Until January, the actual FD was Rs 9.37 lakh crore. If the target is not modified, Rs 6.54 lakh crore will need to be borrowed in February and March 2022. Small Savings, which are planned at Rs 5.91 lakh crore in FY22, will contribute significantly to the Rs 6.54 lakh crore.

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Overall, based on tax receipts, it is hoped that they will exceed the RE by Rs 1-1.5 lakh crore. Of course, the uncertainty caused by the Russia-Ukraine war can harm business profitability and raise oil prices, affecting a variety of industries that rely on petrochemicals for raw materials and are unable to pass on additional costs to the end-user.

The CT collected in February-March was Rs 2.09 lakh crore in FY19 (31.5% of the year’s total), Rs 1.64 lakh crore in FY20 (29.4%), and Rs 1.22 lakh crore in FY 21 (26.8%). If one takes the total estimated CT for FY22, then the increase of Rs 1.22 lakh crore is only 18.2% of the year’s total. Given that CT collection in December 2021 (Rs 1.67 lakh crore) was much higher than that of December 2020 as also September 2021 when the advance taxes came in at Rs 1.27 lakh crore, it is conceivable that CT in March will be higher than estimated for FY22.

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Overall, the FY23 budget has been frugal. Extra cash generated after paying the 42 percent share to states might be utilised to subsidise the increase in fuel costs faced by oil firms rather than passed on to consumers. According to recent sources, a total of Rs 12/litre must be passed on to offset the impact till March 4, 2022. Oil prices are projected to rise higher, and the government’s present tax collections will assist to mitigate the impact.

Increased tax collection may also allow the government to drastically change and streamline personal tax slabs. The existing seven-slab method, which does not allow for deductions, is difficult. To assist the middle class, which has been harmed by the pandemic and inflation, a three-tiered structure with no deductions is proposed.

It is hoped that when the administration goes to Parliament to get the Budget passed, the tax slabs would be changed.

How to decrease tax liability by planning your income tax.

How to decrease tax liability by planning your income tax.

When it comes to paying income tax, it feels good since it is a sign of success, and it gives the taxpayer the impression that their money is being put to good use. However, when this money is utilised to entice voters by giving away free items, various forms of subsidies, and remuneration solely to meet political obligations, it pinches a lot.

However, income tax is a crucial legal regulation that we must adhere to. However, we should make every attempt, within the limits of the law, to reduce our tax liability by careful preparation. I hope that this article provides our readers with accurate information in this regard.

When tax is not deducted on a monthly basis, it is especially onerous for salaried employees, especially when most of their salaries are withdrawn for Income Tax at the end of the year.

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As a result, tax planning should begin with the beginning of the fiscal year, and we should inform our employers about our spending and investments in advance, and we should stick to our commitment by producing documentation of such expenses and investments as requested by management.

Apart from salary, if individuals have income from any other source, such as rental income, revenue from a business or profession, capital gain, or other sources of income, the following are the specifics of such income, expenses, and investments:

Part A

Incomes that are not included in total income or are exempt from income tax, with a few details:

Part B

Here are some deductions to make when calculating total income:

Part C

There are a few more deductions that might be taken into account when calculating total income:

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Furthermore, in Budget 2020, a new tax system u/s 115BAC was implemented, which bifurcated the income tax slab. The following are both new and old slabs:

The new tax slab system, on the other hand, does not allow for deductions or specific exemptions. Without claiming deductions or exclusions, the tax payable under both the new and old systems is as follows:

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Before deciding on the regime, the taxpayer should weigh the benefits and drawbacks of both slabs. If he has reached his investment and cost limits, it is preferable to return to the former tax bracket.

There isn’t much room for a salaried worker to save money on taxes. However, for a business owner, there are numerous deductions allowed under sections 30 to 42 of the Income Tax Act. As a result, we say the UdymeBasati Lakshmi (Lakshmi resides in the enterprise).

Disclaimer: Shankar Mishra, a Chartered Accountant with more than 20 years of expertise in the subject of Direct and Indirect Taxes, as well as Company Law, is the author of this essay. (ANI)

Employee of a private company? Here’s how Reimbursements, Gratuity, PF, HRA, LTA will be taxed in 2022

  • 05 Mar 2022
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Private Company Employee Tax Calculation 2022: How Reimbursement, Provident Fund, Gratuity, HRA, LTA components of CTC are taxed

A person’s yearly CTC at a private firm is made up of several components. LTA, HRA, Provident Fund and Gratuity contributions, reimbursements for entertainment, telephone bills, conveyance, books and magazines, and more are among them. While CTC components may have different names depending on the organisation, the tax regulations that apply to them are the same. Understanding the tax consequences of various CTC components is critical for efficient tax planning.

Gratuity, Provident Fund, House Rent Allowance (HRA), LTA, and Reimbursements are all taxed differently.

According to experts, some aspects of a paycheck are totally taxable while others are fully exempt. Some components are excluded from paying income tax in part.

HRA Income Taxes

HRA is an important component of CTC, as it provides a tax credit to employees who live in leased housing. If the employee does not pay rent, the HRA is taxed.

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A minimum of the following items can be claimed as tax-free under Section 10(13A):
  • The amount actually received
  • 50% of pay if residing in a metropolis (e.g., Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, and Kolkata), and 40% of salary in all other circumstances.
  • Rent that exceeds 10% of one’s wage.

Reimbursement Income Tax

Companies offer varied allowances for transportation, literature and magazines, amusement, phone and internet use, and so on.

Allowances offered to employees are tax-free if such expenses are genuinely incurred, according to Section 10(14) of the Income Tax Act.

Conveyance To the extent that expenditure is incurred, allowance is excluded.

Reimbursement for telephone/mobile and internet usage is likewise deductible under Income Tax Act Rule 3(7) (ix).

Section 10 allows you to claim reimbursement for books and magazines as an exemption (14). Reimbursement Income Tax
Companies offer varied allowances for transportation, literature and magazines, amusement, phone and internet use, and so on.

Private Company Employee Tax Calculation 2022

In the case of private employees, the entertainment allowance is totally taxable. However, if the entertainment expense is incurred for the company’s business purposes, it might be claimed as an exemption.

Employees must pay original bills of expenditures in order to claim a tax benefit on reimbursements.

Provident Fund Income Tax

Section 80C of the Income Tax Act allows for a deduction for contributions to a Provident Fund.

Income Tax on Gratuity

Gratuities obtained while working are fully taxable. If your employer is covered by the Payment of Gratuity Act, you can get a tax break on your gratuity when you retire. The following items are exempt under Section 10 (10) of the Income Tax Act:

  • The amount actually received
  • 20 lakh rupees
  • For each completed year of service or part thereof in excess of 6 months, a 15-day salary is paid based on the salary last drawn.

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Salary is defined as basic pay plus Dearness Allowance for the purpose of calculating gratuities.

  • If the employer is not covered by the Payment of Gratuity Act, the following are the exemptions:
  • Amount actually received
  • Rs. 20,00,000 
  • A half-compensation month’s for each year of service completed. (i.e. 12 * Average Monthly Salary p.m.)

LTA Income Taxes

The following are the steps to take in order to get a tax break on your leave travel allowance.

The following requirements must be met:

  • The taxpayer is responsible for the actual journey.
  • Only domestic travel is taken into account.
  • Employees may be exempt on their own or with their family, which includes their spouse, children, dependent parents, siblings and sisters. However, more than two children born after October 1, 1998 are not eligible for the exemption.