Budget 2026: Boost for Long-Term Investors, Tax Compliance Eased
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CNBC TV18•01-02-2026, 17:52
Budget 2026: Boost for Long-Term Investors, Tax Compliance Eased
- •Budget 2026 aims to support long-term investing over short-term trading, with efforts to protect small shareholders.
- •Simplification of personal tax and reduced compliance burden for smaller taxpayers are key focuses.
- •Buyback taxation clarified: now treated as capital gains for investors, ensuring uniform tax treatment for retail shareholders.
- •Compliance relief measures include allowing Form 15F/15G submissions through depositories, reducing paperwork for small investors and senior citizens.
- •Hike in STT on derivatives discourages excessive F&O trading, promoting an investor-friendly market over a trader-friendly one.
Why It Matters: Budget 2026 prioritizes long-term investors and simplifies tax compliance, shifting focus from short-term trading.
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