Citizen Budget 2017

Swachh Bharat cess deployment: Budget needs to address connect between citizens and municipalities

Approximately Rs 6,900 crore have already been collected under the Swachh Bharat cess, and hence the deployment of the fund collected is crucial

Most Startups, SMEs are still devoid of govt benefits; seek more clarity on tax front

One of the key demand put forth by Startups/SMEs/Citizens is to extend these Startup India benefits to all Startups incorporated in the last 5 years

Demonetisation pain: Provide income tax relief, incentivise digital transactions to boost spending

Approximately 49 percent of the 9,401 citizens polled wanted the income tax to be reduced, so that their disposable income could rise

What does the middle-class tax payer expect from this budget; here's what the polls say

LocalCircles a citizen engagement platform has been working with its more than 1.2 million users to prepare a list of important things that citizens want to see in the budget

Survey shows nearly 50% wants Income Tax rate to be slashed

Approximately 49 percent of the 9,401 citizens polled wanted the income tax to be reduced, so that their disposable income could rise.