Budget 2019: Five key income-tax related announcements FM made today

Tax slabs left untouched; Aadhaar good enough for filing returns in case you don't have PAN

While the income tax slab rates were kept unchanged, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday announced a number of new income tax proposals while presenting Budget 2019.   

"My tax proposals will aim to stimulate growth, incentivise affordable housing, and encourage start-ups by releasing entrepreneurial spirits. It will also be geared towards promoting digital economy. I aim to simplify tax administration and bring greater transparency," said Sitharaman in her maiden Budget speech. 

Here are the five key changes related to income tax in Budget 2019: 

1) Interchangeability of PAN and Aadhaar: For ease and convenience of taxpayers, the government has proposed to make