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No tax on REIT dividends under new tax regime?
Published 6 August 2026 ยท finance
Synopsis The Lok Sabha passed a bill amending tax laws on August 6, 2026. This amendment benefits REIT and InvIT investors by exempting dividend income
Synopsis The Lok Sabha passed a bill amending tax laws on August 6, 2026. This amendment benefits REIT and InvIT investors by exempting dividend income.
Special Purpose Vehicles can opt for a new tax regime with a higher surcharge. This decision requires careful evaluation of the entire structure's tax efficiency.
The choice between tax regimes depends on individual financial profiles and commercial objectives.
Published: August 6, 2026 โข 4:54 PM IST ยท Updated: August 6, 2026 โข 5:08 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis The Lok Sabha passed a bill amending tax laws on August 6, 2026. This amendment benefits REIT and InvIT investors by exempting dividend income.
Special Purpose Vehicles can opt for a new tax regime with a higher surcharge.
This decision requires careful evaluation of the entire structure's tax efficiency.
The choice between tax regimes depends on individual financial profiles and commercial objectives.