TAX WOES: Non-metro residents get tax exemption of 40% of basic salary as HRA.

Non-metros have higher rents, lower rent allowance

Non-metros have higher rents, lower rent allowanceVideo

The house rent allowance is non-uniform across the country. Residents of metros – Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata – get a higher tax benefit than those in cities like Bangalore or Hyderabad. However, the rents of Bangalore and Hyderabad are often steeper. Many want a change in this outdated tax law. [1801 hrs IST]

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Commuters want FM to raise conveyance exemption

Commuters want FM to raise conveyance exemptionVideo

The exemption is to the tune of Rs 800 a month on conveyance allowance.

Parents want PC to raise tax rebate on tuition fee

Parents want PC to raise tax rebate on tuition feeVideo

Tax breaks on tuition fee are clubbed with other investments under section 80 C.

Budget forecast: Tax exemption limit may be raised

Budget forecast: Tax exemption limit may be raised

The current exemption limit of Rs 1.10 lakhs is expected to increase to Rs 1.25 lakhs.

Interview: Will FM cut taxes this Budget?

Interview: Will FM cut taxes this Budget?

FM said Budget '08 will aim to fully fund Govt's flagship programs.

Chidambaram hints at direct tax rate cut in Budget

Chidambaram hints at direct tax rate cut in BudgetVideo

It helps to follow rules and here's why. With more people paying taxes on time, there's a good chance of a tax rate cut.

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FM proposes to add STT to annual information returns

FM proposes to add STT to annual information returns

Tax dept may reciprocate the generosity of corporate and personal income tax payers.

Budget may give more in pocket, extract even more

Budget may give more in pocket, extract even more

You may soon be paying service tax on whole range of new services.

No education, health services tax for common man

No education, health services tax for common man

Besides health and education, the Centre has offered 42 services.

Expecting a tax cut? PM's advisers have other ideas

Expecting a tax cut? PM's advisers have other ideas

PM's Economic Advisory Council tells FM to do adjustments in the tax slabs.

Be happy! Your yearly tax rebate could be doubled

Be happy! Your yearly tax rebate could be doubledVideo

Financial year 2008-09 may just turn out to an year of greater saving.

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