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Central Board of Direct Taxes
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Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) Full Form, Powers and Functions

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) is the apex statutory body in India under the Central Board of Revenue Act, 1963, responsible for administering direct tax laws, such as income tax and corporate tax....

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New Tax Regime
UPSC Current Affairs

Income Tax Slabs in India FY 2026-27 Under New Tax Regime

For the financial year (FY) 2026-27, the New Tax Regime is the default, income up to ₹4 lakh is tax-free and tax rates gradually increase as income rises going up to 30% for income above ₹24 lakh. The new ta...

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