INCOME TAX RATES : F.Y. 2009-10

The Income Tax Rates as per Finance Act 2009 for the FY. 2009-10 are as follows
Rates for Resident Senior Citizens (FY 2009-10):
2,40,001 to 3,00,000 10%
3,00,001 to 5,00,00 20%
Above 5,00,000 30%
Up to Rs 1,90,000 NIL
1,90,001 to 3,00,000 10%
3,00,001 to 5,00,00 20%
Above 5,00,000 30%
Rates for Other Individuals (FY 2009-10):
Up to Rs 1,60,000 NIL
1,60,001 to 3,00,000 10%
3,00,001 to 5,00,00 20%
Above 5,00,000 30%
Education cess @3%
AMENDMENTS IN MVAT ACT
Last date for submission of PAN to Sales Tax Department has been extended till 31st Jan 09 as per Rule 16. Sub rule (3) of Rule 16 has been included in the MVAT Act. As per this sub rule those trader whose have been registered on 01/08/2007 and do not have intimated the PAN (of Income Tax Act) to the sales tax department should compulsory intimate it to the department on or before 31st Jan 2009. Whereas those traders who have not PAN card should apply for it and intimate it to the department on or before 31st Jan 2009.( Circular no. 39T/2008)