Direct Taxes
threshold limit for all assessees increased by Rs. 10,000. 80D medical relief increased to Rs. 15000.
Surcharge on IT removed for SMEs with income of 1 Crore or less.
5 year IT holiday on 2,3,4 star hotels in Delhi, NCR for Commonwealth Games.
Effective corporate tax rate is 19%. MAT to be applicable to certain companies.
VC funds will get pass through status in biotech, IT, nanotech, seed research and devpt, pharma research, poultry, biofuels, hotels & convention centres.
(..furore in house..)
Capital Gains tax on certain works of art.
Tax on dividends raised to 15%. FBT on ESOPS.
Additional Education Cess of 1% on ALL TAXES for secondary education and implementing reservations.