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Budget 2026: Joint Tax Filing for Married Couples May Double Exemption to Rs 8 Lakh

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has recommended allowing married couples to file joint income-tax returns in Budget 2026, potentially doubling the exemption limit to Rs 8 lakh. This proposal aims to better reflect household financial situations, particularly benefiting families with a single earner or uneven income distribution.

Budget 2026: Joint Tax Filing for Married Couples May Double Exemption to Rs 8 Lakh

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Key Highlights

  • ICAI recommends joint income-tax filing for married couples.
  • Proposal could double the tax exemption limit to Rs 8 lakh.
  • Aims to address economic realities of families with single earners.
  • Current individual taxation framework disadvantages single-income households.
  • Focus on making tax system more reflective of household incomes.
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Sources

  1. Budget 2026: Joint Tax Filing for Married Couples May Double Exemption to Rs 8 Lakh

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