The real question is whether income builds assets or merely funds appearances. Bharath was 29 years old, working at a reputed multinational company in Pune with an annual package of Rs 24 lakh. Among friends and relatives, he was considered highly successful. He drove a luxury car purchased on EMI, upgraded his phone every year, travelled frequently, and regularly posted pictures of expensive cafés and vacations on social media. From the outside, Bharath looked rich. During a

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The much-publicised Rs 12 lakh tax-free benefit is real—but only for taxpayers with limited deductions. With FY 2025–26 underway, taxpayers across India are once again faced with a crucial decision—whether to continue with the traditional old tax regime or shift to the new regime under section 115BAC. The debate has gained fresh momentum this year, driven largely by the widely discussed claim that individuals can pay zero tax up to Rs 12 lakh under the new regime. While this