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Income Tax Slabs & Rates

The Finance Minister introduced a new tax regime in Union Budget, 2020 wherein there is an option for individuals and HUF (Hindu Undivided Family) to pay taxes at lower rates without claiming deductions under various sections. The following Income Tax slab rates are notified in the new tax regime vs the old tax regime:

Income Tax Slab Tax rates as per new regime Tax rates as per old regime
₹0 - ₹ 2,50,000 Nil Nil
₹ 2,50,001 - ₹ 5,00,000 5% 5%
₹ 5,00,001 - ₹ 7,50,000 ₹ 12500 + 10% of the total income exceeding ₹ 5,00,000 ₹ 12500 + 20% of the total income exceeding ₹ 5,00,000
₹ 7,50,001 - ₹ 10,00,000 ₹ 37500 + 15% of the total income exceeding ₹ 7,50,000 ₹ 62500 + 20% of the total income exceeding ₹ 7,50,000
₹ 10,00,001 - ₹ 12,50,000 ₹ 75000 + 20% of the total income exceeding ₹ 10,00,000 ₹ 112500 + 30% of the total income exceeding ₹ 10,00,000
₹ 12,50,001 - ₹ 15,00,000 ₹ 125000 + 25% of the total income exceeding ₹ 12,50,000 ₹ 187500 + 30% of the total income exceeding ₹ 12,50,000
Above ₹ 15,00,000 ₹ 187500 + 30% of the total income exceeding ₹ 15,00,000 ₹ 262500 + 30% of the total income exceeding ₹ 15,00,000

New tax regime slab rates are not differentiated based on age group. However, under the old tax regime, the basic income threshold exempt from tax for senior citizens (aged 60 to 80 years) and super senior citizens (aged above 80 years) is ₹ 3 lakh and ₹ 5 lakh respectively.

However, under the new tax regime, a person up to the age of 70 cannot claim income tax deductions while calculating taxes. Hence, every person has to make his/her own calculation as per the old and new tax regimes and calculate which one is beneficial based on the type of investments made and returns earned on those investments.

Consider an example, a person aged 35 years has a total income of ₹ 11, 00,000/- and invested under Section 80C of ₹ 1, 50,000/- and under Section 80CCD of ₹ 50,000/-. He has claimed income tax deduction with medical and leave travel allowance of ₹ 50000/- and HRA of ₹ 1,50,000/-. The tax payable under new and old tax regimes are as follows:

 
Particulars New regime Old regime
Gross total income ₹ 11,00,000 ₹ 11,00,000
Less: Deductions under Section 80C ₹ 0 ₹ 1,50,000
Less: Standard Deduction (Medical & Travel Allowance) ₹ 0 ₹ 50,000
Less: Deductions under Section 80CCD ₹ 0 ₹ 50,000
Less: HRA deduction as per Section 10(13A) ₹ 0 ₹ 1,50,000
Taxable Income ₹ 11,00,000 ₹ 7,00,000
     
Taxes payable as per slab rates    
₹ 0 - ₹ 2,50,000 ₹ 0 ₹ 0
₹ 2,50,001 - ₹ 5,00,000 ₹ 12,500 ₹ 12,500
₹ 5,00,001 - ₹ 7,50,000 ₹ 25,000 ₹ 40,000
₹ 7,50,001 - ₹ 10,00,000 ₹ 37,500 ₹ 0
₹ 10,00,001 - ₹ 12,50,000 ₹ 20,000 ₹ 0
Total taxes ₹ 95,000 ₹ 52,500

✅ What is taxable* income in India?

Taxable income in India refers to the income of an individual or an organisation on which the government levies tax. It is the income earned by an individual or an organisation minus the deductions eligible under the Income Tax Act, 1961.

✅ Is the due date for filing tax return same for all taxpayers?

No, the due date for filing an income tax return is not the same for all taxpayers. In case of Individuals & HUF, who are not required to get audited under the Income Tax Act, 1961 the due date for filing the return is July 31st and for others, it is October 31st.

✅ What is the time period considered for the purposes of income tax?

Income Tax is calculated on annual basis in India. It is calculated for the financial year starting from April 1 and ending on March 31.

✅ Do I need to file Income Tax Return (ITR) if my annual income is below ₹ 2.5 lakh?

The taxation process is dependent on a number of factors. Please get in touch with a personal tax advisor.

✅ Are there separate slab rates for males and females?

No. The slab rates for males and females are the same.

✅ Are there separate slab rates for different age groups?

Yes. There are separate slab rates for taxpayers aged below 60 years, between 60 to 80 years (senior citizens) and above 80 years (super senior citizens).

✅ Will my income be taxed if I am an agriculturist?

The agricultural income is exempt from the income tax. However, if an agriculturist has non-agricultural income, then it would be taxable.

COMP/DOC/Dec/2021/2712/7143

 

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`Source: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/tax/latest-income-tax-slabs/articleshow/56201289.cms

ADVT No - W/II/3266/2018-19

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