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Budget 2025: A Windfall for the Middle Class!

Budget 2025: A Windfall for the Middle Class

Budget 2025 offers significant tax relief, with zero tax on income up to ₹12 lakh and revised slabs for higher earners. It boosts startups and MSMEs with increased funding while providing TDS relief for retirees. Lower TDS on overseas remittances further enhances investment opportunities.

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Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) offer a unique way for employees to gain a stake in their companies at a favorable cost, serving as a valuable addition to compensation packages. However, their true potential lies in understanding their tax implications and aligning them with financial goals. From managing domestic and international taxation to leveraging benefits like Section 54F for capital gains exemption, effective ESOP planning can help reduce tax liabilities and optimize financial outcomes. By strategically timing the exercise and sale of ESOPs and diversifying proceeds into other investments, employees can transform this benefit into a cornerstone of their long-term financial security and growth.

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