Another Financial year 2017-18 has just begun and has already brought in a host of new laws & regulations on the common man. Let us warn you, not knowing about these changes will hurt your tax life. You think we are exaggerating? Checkout for yourself below!
So here we are with the lists of all the things that will seriously impact your taxes financial year 2017-18. Lets begin :-
1. Change In Tax Slab:
Since the union budget released for financial year 2017-18, it has been the most discussed topic and you probably are aware of the tax slab rate that has been revised. If you are having an income ranging from 2.5-5 Lakh rupees, tax slab has been made 5 % from the earlier 10%. While 10% surcharge has been increased if you are having an income above 50 lakhs. Know more
2. Reduction in Tax Rebate
In union budget 2017-18, there is a change in tax rebate under section 87A for small taxpayers.
From this year onward, the tax rebate which is for maximum of Rs.2500, would be given to you if you fall under the category of having a taxable income up to Rs.3.5 Lakhs. For F.Y. 2016-17 the rebate was for the income up to Rs.5 Lakhs.
But the GOOD news is that you will be able to continue to enjoy the old rebate in the income tax returns filed during this year i.e. return for the FY 2016-17.
3. Penalty for not filing of returns
Well this is going to be bad news for the lazy taxpayers because from this F.Y. onward the tax department is going impose penalties for non-filers and late filers. If you don’t file up to 31st December , penalty imposed for late fees would be Rs.5000 and thereafter Rs. 10,000.
However, there is lesser penalty i.e. Rs. 1,000/- for the persons having income upto Rs. 5 lakh.
4. Reduction in cash expenses
Thats right! And make no mistake about it. From this F.Y. onward Limit for payment of expenses by cash (both, capital and revenue expenditure) has been reduced from Rs.20,000 to Rs.10,000 per day in aggregate per person.
5. TDS on Rent
YES! Unfortunately If you are a salaried person ( Individual/HUF) paying Rent of Rs.50,000 per month or above, then you have to deduct TDS @ 5% & deposit in government treasury. Earlier exemption was from the deduction of any TDS on rent. It will be effective from June 2017.
6. Change in Capital Gain calculations
The much awaited changes have now been done! If you have sold land/building, then the capital gains calculation formula has been changed.
- Base year required for indexation has been shifted from 01.04.1981 to 01.04.2001 for all assets.
- Periodicity for long term Capital Gain reduced from 3 years to 2 years.
Both these changes are highly appreciated by everyone, as these will increase the cost of asset and reduce the capital gain. Thus, theres a way for you that leads to the lesser payment of taxes.
(Capital Gain= Sale Price- Cost)
7. No cash donation more than 2,000
Believe it or not! You will surely lose the tax deduction under section 80G if you make a donation via cash for more than 2000. Last year this limit was for Rs. 10,000.
So, if you want to continue to enjoy the tax benefits, then pay via other modes than cash.
8. Linking PAN with Aadhar
This year the government has taken another step to demolish black money. Under this new proposed rule if you dont link your PAN with your Aadhar until December, then the government will make your PAN No invalid.
So,if your spellings mismatched in PAN & Aadhar card then you must rectify it now.
9. Surcharge on income above 50 lakhs
In case, you are an individual, HUF, AOP, BOI or artificial juridical person then right now surcharge imposed on you was at the rate of 15% of tax, if income exceeds 1 Crore.
But from this F.Y. 2017-18 onwards, It is now proposed to collect surcharge at rate of 10% of tax, if income exceeds 50 lakhs and at the rate of 15% if income exceeds 1 Crore.
10. Transaction in cash above 2 lakhs is prohibited
A new Section 269ST proposed recently, will get effective from Financial Year 2017-18. Under this no one can receive an amount of 2 lakhs or more in cash in a single day or in any respect of single transaction. If you neglect this provision then there will be a 100% penalty under section 271DA. It means that penalty will be equal to the amount transacted. However, this restriction is not applicable to Government, any banking company,
post office savings bank or co-operative bank or any other notified person.
You are probably wondering why? Well this brilliant step taken by union government will help to cut down the corruption.
Now that you are aware of all the changes that will impact your taxes, its your turn to avoid making this Financial year a taxing one. Start action now. Trust me youll be glad you did.
Good luck filing your returns. Let us know your queries and doubts in the comment section. We will love to help you out.
3 responses to “10 Tax changes in Financial Year 2017-18 that will impact your Taxes”
As per recently announced Budget 2017, individuals and HUF who pay rent of Rs.50,000 or above will have to deduct TDS at the rate of 5%. This change will be effective 01.06.2017. It means annual rent payment Rs. 600000/-. Is this applicable also to AOP/TRUST, NBFCs also? because of U/s 194-I payment of rent restricted to Rs.180000/- annual for No TDS.
Dear Sir,
Thanks for your query, it is worth appreciating.
As per Income Tax Act, 1961 , under section 194-I there is no requirement to deduct TDS till Rs.1,80,000/- by any person (Including Individuals and HUF subject to Tax Audit).
Also, We would like to clarify that Section 194 IB has been inserted to widen the scope of TDS as it is specifically for those Individuals and HUF who are not subject to Tax audit.
Therefore, Section 194 IB is not applicable on AOP/TRUST, NBFCs , and these will be governed by the Section 194-I only.
THANKS A LOT. SAVED ME FROM MISUNDERSTANDINGS.