Middle class tax pain to be finally alleviated this time? Here's what pre-budget reports have indicated

After most budgets in recent times flattered to deceive on the personal income tax front, anticipation is soaring this year again. This time, tax cut expectations have resonated with more people as sticky inflation is running more and more middle-class taxpayers ragged, causing a general fall in purchasing power and standard of living. Will FM oblige? We'll know on Feb 1.