Income Tax Slabs FY 2023-24, 2024-25 | AY 2024-25 (New & Old Tax Regime)

In India, income tax is calculated using income tax slabs and rates for the applicable financial year (FY) and assessment year (AY). For this year, the financial year will be 2024-25, and the assessment year will be 2025-26.

Note - As per the Budget, the New Tax Regime will be considered as the default tax regime if the taxpayer has not opted for any. But taxpayers can choose either the new tax regime or the old tax regime.

Income Tax Slab

Individual taxpayers must pay income tax based on the slab system into which they fall. Individuals may fall into a different tax bracket depending on their Income. As a result, persons with higher incomes will have to pay more taxes.

The slab system was implemented to keep the country's tax system equitable. 

Note - As per the Interim Budget 2024-25, no changes have been made to the income tax slabs. Remember, a few changes that were announced in Budget 2023 will be applicable on the FY 2023-24 (April 1, 2023-March 31, 2024).

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Income Tax Slabs Under New Tax Regime for FY 2023-24, FY 2024-25

The following tables show the Revised Income Tax Slabs, not the old tax regime. These new tax slabs in India were presented in the Budget 2023. The table for the new tax regime slabs-

Tax Slab

Rates

Up to Rs. 3,00,000

NIL

Rs. 300,001 to Rs. 6,00,000

5% (Tax Rebate u/s 87A)

Rs. 6,00,001 to Rs. 900,000

10% (Tax Rebate u/s 87A up to Rs 7 lakh)

Rs. 9,00,001 to Rs. 12,00,000

15%

Rs. 12,00,001 to Rs. 1500,000

20%

Above Rs. 15,00,000

30%

Changes Announced in the New Tax Regime in Budget 2023

Listed below are the changes announced in the new tax regime income tax slabs in Budget 2023 for the financial year 2023-24:

  • The new income tax regime will be the default tax regime. This means that unless and until an individual explicitly chooses the old tax regime, the person’s income will be taxed as per the new tax regime's slabs.
  • The basic exemption limit was hiked to Rs 3 lakh from Rs 2.5 lakh in the new tax regime slabs.
  • A standard deduction of Rs 50,000 was introduced under the new regime for salaried and individuals who get pensions.
  • Under the new regime, family pensioners can also claim a standard deduction of Rs 15,000
  • The highest surcharge rate of 37% reduced to 25% in the new regime
  • Rebate under Section 87A increased to taxable income of Rs 7 lakh (tax rebate of 25,000) from 5 lakh (tax rebate of Rs 12,500)

Income Tax Slabs Under Old Tax Regime

Here are the income tax slabs under the old tax regime of the Income Tax Act, 1961-

Old Tax Regime Slabs

Individuals

(Age < 60 years)

Resident Senior Citizens

(More than 60 but less than 80 years)

Resident Super Senior Citizens

(80 years and above)

Upto Rs 2,50,000

Nil

Nil

Nil

Rs 2,50,001 to Rs 3,00,000

5%

Nil

Nil

Rs 3,00,001 to Rs Rs 5,00,000

5%

5%

Nil

Rs 5,00,001 to Rs 10,00,000

20%

20%

20%

Above Rs 10,00,000

30%

30%

30%

Tax Slabs for Domestic Companies

The income tax slabs for domestic companies are as follows-

Particulars

Existing or Old Regime Tax Rates

New Regime Tax Rates

Company opts for section 115BAB (not covered in section 115BA and 115BAA) & is registered on/after October 1, 2019 and has started manufacturing on/before 31st March 2023

-

15%

Company opts for Section 115BAA , where the total income of a company has been calculated without claiming specified deductions, exemptions, incentives, and additional depreciation

-

22%

Company opts for section 115BA registered on/after March 1, 2016, and is in the manufacture of any article or thing and does not claim a deduction as specified in the section

-

25%

Turnover/gross receipt of the company is less than Rs. 400 crores in the previous year

25%

25%

Other Domestic Company

30%

30%

  • Surcharge applicable for companies-

    • 7% of Income tax where total income is more than Rs 1 crore
    • 12% of Income tax where total income is more than Rs.10 crores
    • 10% of income tax where domestic company opted Section 115BAA and 115BAB
  • Additional Health & Education Cess Rate - 4%

Income Tax Rate for Partnership Firm or LLP as Per Old/New Regime

A partnership firm or an LLP is taxable at 30%

Note -

  • A Surcharge of 12% is levied on incomes above Rs 1 crore.
  • Health and Education Cess Rate - 4 %

Comparison of Income Tax Slabs under New Regime - Before and After the Budget

The HUF and Individual tax slab applicable are-

Slab

New Tax Regime

(Before Budget 2023 - until 31 March 2023)

New Tax Regime

(After Budget 2023 - From 01 April 2023)

Rs. 0 to Rs. 2,50,000

NIL

NIL

Rs. 2,50,000 to Rs. 3,00,000

5%

NIL

Rs. 3,00,000 to Rs. 5,00,000

5%

5%

Rs. 5,00,000 to Rs. 6,00,000

10%

5%

Rs. 6,00,000 to Rs. 7,50,000

10%

10%

Rs. 7,50,000 to Rs. 9,00,000

15%

10%

Rs. 9,00,000 to Rs. 10,00,000

15%

15%

Rs. 10,00,000 to Rs. 12,00,000

20%

15%

Rs. 12,00,000 to Rs. 12,50,000

20%

20%

Rs. 12,50,000 to Rs. 15,00,000

25%

20%

More than Rs. 15,00,000

30%

30%

Tax Slab Rate for FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26), New Tax Regime – Why an Option to Choose is Given?

Under the new regime of taxation, the taxpayers can avail of an option to opt for one of the following-

  • To pay tax at lower rates according to the New regime of taxation on the condition that they refrain from specific exemptions (permissible) and deductions under income tax.
  • To continue paying the taxes under the existing income tax rates. The taxpayer can avail of exemptions and rebates by opting into the old regime and paying tax at the existing higher rate.

Conditions for Opting for the New Tax Regime

The taxpayers who have opted for the new regime will tend to forbear some deductions and exemptions that are available in the old regime of taxation.

Some of the common deductions & exemptions not allowed under the new regime are-

  • Leave Travel Allowance
  • Conveyance allowance
  • House Rent Allowance
  • Relocation allowance
  • Children education allowance
  • Professional tax
  • Daily expenses in the course of employment
  • Helper allowance
  • Deduction under Chapter VI-A deduction (80C,80D, 80E etc.) (Except Section 80CCD(2))
  • Standard deduction on salary
  • Interest on housing loan (Section 24)
  • Other special allowances (Section 10(14))

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Common Deductions that are Allowed under New Tax Rate Regime

  • Investment in Notified Pension Scheme under section 80CCD(2)
  • Conveyance allowance for expenditure incurred for travelling to work
  • Depreciation under section 32, except additional depreciation
  • Deduction for employment of new employees under section 80JJAA
  • Any allowance for travelling for employment or on transfer
  • Transport allowance for specially-abled people

Kinds of Taxable Income Sources in India

Individuals, trusts, businesses, and other entities are all subject to income tax. As a result, there are numerous forms of income that can be taxed in India.

Mentioned below are some of the different types of taxable income in India-

  • Business Income

Profits earned by businesses are also counted as taxable income. The tax in this category is derived from the presumed or real income that the profession or business may generate. However, it is only done once the permitted deductions have been adjusted.

Different rates apply to individual and corporate business income. Individuals with business income will be taxed in accordance with tax slabs and rates for the fiscal year 2024-25.

  • Salary or Pension

Taxes are frequently levied on the base salary, allowances, and salary profit in this category. The tax slab also applies to an individual's pension after retirement. The tax slabs rates differ based on the age of the individual earning a salary or pension during the fiscal year.

  • Property Income

Owning many houses and renting them out is an easy method to supplement your income. In such circumstances, however, revenue from house renting is recognized as part of the taxpayer's income. As a result, this income is taxable at the income tax slab rates for the fiscal year.

  • Capital Gains Income

Capital Gains income can be generated by selling assets such as gold, real estate, mutual funds units, stocks, debentures, and so on. It can be characterized as a long-term or short-term capital gain depending on the type of asset and the earnings produced on it over time.

  • Lottery, Races, and More Income

In India, winnings from lotteries, horse races, and other similar activities are taxable. However, under current tax legislation, these profits are taxed separately rather than as part of the income slab rates for the fiscal year.

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Distinction Between the Old Regime and the New Regime

In the fiscal year 2020-21, a new tax regime was implemented in addition to the existing old tax regime. Taxpayers in FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26) can select between these income tax regimes and pay tax appropriately.

There are two significant distinctions between India's two income tax regimes:

  • To begin with, the new regime of taxation has more tax slabs with lower tax rates than the old regime tax slab. As a result, the tax slabs for FY 2024-25 fluctuate depending on whether you choose the new or old tax regime.

  • Second, all of the important deductions and exemptions available under the previous tax regime, such as Section 80C, Section 80D, and so on, are no longer available if you choose the new regime of taxation.

Tax deductions and exclusions enable taxpayers to decrease their tax liability by investing, saving, or spending on specified financial instruments.

In comparison, the previous tax scheme allowed for up to 70 deductions or exclusions to reduce your taxable income and income tax liability in the fiscal year.

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