Estate Planning in India: Structuring Wills, Trusts, and Understanding Tax Implications

IntroductionEstate planning involves the strategic organization and management of an individual’s assets to ensure an orderly transfer upon their incapacitation or death. The primary objectives of estate planning include preserving wealth, minimizing tax liabilities for beneficiaries, and facilitating the seamless distribution of assets. Key tax considerations in estate planning include capital gains tax and income…

Income Tax Slabs for Non-Individual Entities in India (AY 2025–26)

Introduction The Indian income tax system follows a progressive slab-based structure, applicable to both individuals and non-individual entities. Under this framework, taxpayers are categorized into income brackets or “slabs,” with each slab attracting a specified tax rate. Higher income levels are taxed at proportionately higher rates to ensure equity in the tax burden. This article…

Conditions and Features for Opting the New Tax Regime under Section 115BAC of the Income Tax Act

Overview: The Finance Act, 2023, introduced significant amendments to Section 115BAC of the Income Tax Act, effective from the Assessment Year (AY) 2024–25. These changes designate the new tax regime as the default regime for certain categories of taxpayers, including individuals, Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs), Associations of Persons (AOPs) (excluding co-operative societies), Bodies of Individuals…

Income tax-slabs for FY 2025-26: No income tax on income up to income Rs 12 lakh per annum

Revised Income Tax Slab Rates for FY 2025-26 In Budget 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced significant changes to the income tax structure. One of the most notable highlights was the increase in the tax exemption limit, which is expected to boost disposable income and simplify tax compliance for individuals. New tax slabs under new…