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? Basics of Income Tax for Beginners \u2013 A Simple Guide<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Do you get confused when people talk about income tax? You\u2019re not alone.<\/strong>
If you\u2019ve just started earning or are trying to understand taxes better, this post is for you<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s break it all down\u2014in plain English<\/strong>\u2014so you can understand what income tax is, why it\u2019s important, and how to deal with it smartly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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? What is Income Tax?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Income tax<\/strong> is a portion of your income that you pay to the government. This money is used by the government to build roads, hospitals, schools, run schemes, and pay salaries to public servants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In India, income tax is collected by the Income Tax Department<\/strong> under the Income Tax Act, 1961<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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? Who Needs to Pay Income Tax?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If your income in a financial year (April to March) is above the basic exemption limit<\/strong>, you need to pay tax.
Here\u2019s the basic exemption limit<\/strong> for FY 2024-25 (under the new tax regime):<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Age Group<\/th>Annual Income Exemption<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Below 60 years<\/td>\u20b93,00,000<\/td><\/tr>
Senior Citizens (60\u201380)<\/td>\u20b93,00,000<\/td><\/tr>
Super Senior Citizens (80+)<\/td>\u20b95,00,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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? Even if your income is below this limit, it\u2019s a good idea to file your ITR<\/strong>. It helps with loans, visas, and keeps you compliant.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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? Understanding Tax Slabs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In India, we follow a slab system<\/strong>, which means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n