The blockbuster announcements in 2025, which made earnings up to 12 lakh tax free, was a tough act to follow. This year, the Union Budget 2026-27 doesn’t bring headline grabbing tax cuts. Instead, it focuses on making life easier for taxpayers with smarter rules and more flexibility. But did Budget 2026 announce any tax relief for salaried taxpayers?
DH's Uma Kanna has all the answers.