Karnataka Man’s Satirical Income Tax Advice Video Goes Viral

Bengaluru, July 27, 2024 – Shrinidhi Hande, a content creator from Karnataka, has taken social media by storm with a satirical video offering “advice” on how to save 100 percent on income tax. The video, which humorously suggests that salaried individuals can avoid tax by “growing and selling grass,” has garnered over 2 million views on Instagram and is rapidly spreading across platforms, including X.

Posted shortly after the Union Budget 2024 was unveiled, Hande’s video presents a tongue-in-cheek guide for taxpayers. In his comedic explanation, Hande outlines a three-step process for tax savings: growing grass at home, selling it to one’s employer at the value of their salary, and thus converting taxable salary into non-taxable agricultural income. According to Hande, this method is “completely legal” and eliminates the need to worry about TDS or other tax investments.

Hande’s satirical take resonated widely with viewers, who appreciated the humor in response to the recent changes in income tax regulations announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The revamped income tax slabs and increased standard deduction limit in the Union Budget have been a hot topic, further fueling interest in Hande’s video.

The video has been widely shared and discussed, showcasing the creative ways in which humor can be used to engage with complex financial topics.