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The Union Budget 2025 is approaching, and with it, expectations are high for tax benefits that could empower women financially. With Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at the helm, discussions around tax relief for women have gained momentum, especially in light of the rising cost of living and inflationary pressures.
Before diving into potential changes, let’s review the tax benefits currently available to women:
Standard Deduction: Women, like all other taxpayers, can avail of the INR 50,000 standard deduction under the old tax regime and INR 75,000 under the new tax regime, reducing their taxable income.
Investment Deductions: Women can claim up to INR 1.5 lakh under Section 80C for investments in Public Provident Fund (PPF), Employee Provident Fund (EPF), National Savings Certificates (NSC), and life insurance.
Health Insurance Deductions: Section 80D allows deductions up to INR 25,000 for health insurance premiums paid for self, spouse, and children, and up to INR 50,000 for policies covering parents.
Maternity Benefits: While not a tax relief, the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act ensures paid maternity leave, indirectly supporting financial stability for women.
Government Schemes: The Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana continues to support savings for girl children, while the Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana provides higher interest rates for senior women citizens.
Despite these provisions, experts believe that Budget 2025 should introduce additional tax benefits tailored specifically for women.
Additional Read: Will Section 80C Limit Rise in Budget 2025?
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What could change for women in Budget 2025? Here are the key expectations:
Higher Basic Exemption Limit: Experts suggest increasing the basic exemption limit to INR 10 lakh under the new tax regime. This would provide substantial relief to women taxpayers and promote higher savings.
Higher Standard Deduction: Calls have been made to increase the standard deduction limit, which currently stands at INR 50,000 under the old regime and INR 75,000 under the new regime. Raising this limit would provide better financial flexibility.
Enhanced House Rent Allowance (HRA) Benefits: Given the rising cost of living, experts suggest that cities like Bengaluru, Gurugram, Hyderabad, and Pune be classified as metro cities for HRA exemptions. There is also demand for HRA deductions under the new tax regime.
Better Home Loan Exemptions: To improve accessibility to housing, industry experts are urging an increase in the affordable housing loan limit from INR 20 lakh, particularly in metro cities. Additionally, reducing stamp duty and registration fees could make homeownership more viable for women.
Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG) Tax Reform: There is a demand to refine LTCG tax policies, including reducing tax rates for long-term investments and offering tax exemptions for reinvested capital.
Support for Women Entrepreneurs: Additional tax incentives for women entrepreneurs could provide them with resources to reinvest in their businesses, fostering economic growth and job creation.
If these expectations materialise, women could experience the following benefits:
Higher Disposable Income: Increased exemptions and deductions would boost financial flexibility, allowing women to allocate more towards savings, investments, or personal expenses.
Better Financial Security: Enhanced tax benefits would encourage long-term financial planning, helping women build emergency funds and secure their future.
Increased Workforce Participation: With improved financial incentives, more women may enter and remain in the workforce, strengthening economic participation.
Support for Homeownership: Higher home loan exemptions and lower interest rates could make it easier for women to invest in property.
Encouragement for Entrepreneurship: Tax benefits tailored for women entrepreneurs could drive more investment into women-led businesses.
Budget 2025 carries significant expectations for women. With the right reforms, tax benefits could play a crucial role in empowering women financially—whether through higher exemption limits, enhanced deductions, or incentives for homeownership and entrepreneurship. As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to announce the budget, the hope is that these long-awaited reforms will become a reality.
Stay tuned for live updates on Union Budget 2025 and how it will impact your finances!
Additional Read: Union Budget 2025: What to Expect for Startups
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