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

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Today, we will discuss the new tax regime in Income tax.

What Is an Income Tax Slab?

In India, Income Tax is levied on individuals using a slab system, where varying tax rates are assigned to different income ranges. As an individual’s income rises, the tax rates also increase. This approach to taxation fosters a fair and progressive tax system in the country. The income tax slabs undergo periodic revisions, usually aligned with each budget cycle. These slab rates vary among different groups of taxpayers. Let’s now examine all the applicable slab rates for FY 2022-23 (AY 2023-24) and FY 2023-24 (AY 2024-25).

Income Tax Slab Rates For FY 2022-23 (AY 2023-24)

A. New tax regime.

B. OLD Tax regime.

Income tax slabs for individuals aged below 60 years & HUF

Note point**

  • The income tax exemption limit is up to Rs 2,50,000 for Individuals, HUF below 60 years of age, and NRIs.
  • Surcharge and cess will be applicable as discussed above 

Income tax slab for individuals aged above 60 years to 80 years.

Note point**

  • The Income tax exemption limit is up to Rs.3 lakh for senior citizens aged above 60 years but less than 80 years.
  • Surcharge and cess will be applicable as discussed above

Income tax slab for Individuals aged more than 80 years

Note Point***

  • The income tax exemption limit is up to Rs 5 lakh for super senior citizens aged above 80 years.
  • Surcharge and cess will be applicable as discussed above

Comparison of tax rates under the New tax regime & the Old tax regime for FY 2022-23 (AY 2023-24)

Revised Income Tax Slab Rate FY 2023-24 (AY 2024-25) – For New Regime.

How to Calculate Income Tax from Income Tax Slabs?

Ravi has a total taxable income of Rs 8,00,000. This income has been calculated by including income from all sources such as salary, rental income, and interest income. Deductions under section 80 have also been reduced. Rohit wants to know his tax dues for FY 2022-23 (AY 2023-2024).

Please note that Ravi is an individual taxpayer assesses having an income tax exemption of Rs 2,50,000. For other taxpayer assesses, namely senior citizens and super senior citizens, the income tax limit for availing the exemption would be Rs 3,00,000 and Rs 5,00,000, respectively.

Conditions for opting new tax regime

In India, the Income Tax system operates using a slab-based structure, where distinct tax rates are assigned to varying income brackets. As an individual’s income increases, the associated tax rates also increase. This method of taxation fosters an equitable and progressive tax system within the country. Income tax slabs undergo regular revisions, typically coinciding with each annual budget. These slab rates exhibit variations across diverse taxpayer categories. Below, we examine the applicable slab rates for FY 2022-23 (AY 2023-24) and FY 2023-24 (AY 2024-25).

ParticularsOld Tax RegimeNew Tax regime           
(until 31st March 2023)
New Tax Regime           
(From 1st April 2023)
Income level for rebate eligibility05 lakhs05 lakhs07 lakhs
Standard Deduction50,000NA50,000
Effective Tax-Free Salary income5.5 lakhs05 lakhs7.5 lakhs
Rebate u/s 87A125001250025000
HRA ExemptionYesNANA
Leave Travel Allowance (LTA)YesNANA
Other allowances include food allowance of Rs 50/meal subject to 2 meals a dayYesNANA
Standard Deduction (Rs 50,000)YesNAYes
Entertainment Allowance Deduction and Professional TaxYesNANA
Perquisites for official purposesYesYesYes
Interest on Home Loan u/s 24b on slef-occupied or vacant propertyYesNANA
Interest on Home Loan u/s 24b on let-out propertyYesYesYes
Deduction u/s 80C (EPF|LIC|ELSS|PPF|FD|Children’s tuition fee etc)YesNANA
Employee’s (own) contribution to NPSYesNANA
Employer’s contribution to NPSYesYesYes
Medical insurance premium – 80DYesNANA
Disabled Individual – 80UYesNANA
Interest on education loan – 80EYesNANA
Interest on Electric vehicle loan – 80EEBYesNANA
Donation to Political party/trust etc – 80GYesNANA
Savings Bank Interest u/s 80TTA and 80TTBYesNANA
Other Chapter VI-A deductionsYesNANA
All contributions to Agniveer Corpus Fund – 80CCHYesNANA
Deduction on Family Pension IncomeYesYesYes
Gifts up to Rs 50,000YesYesYes
Exemption on voluntary retirement 10(10C)YesYesYes
Exemption on gratuity u/s 10(10)YesYesYes
Exemption on Leave encashment u/s 10(10AA)YesYesYes
Daily AllowanceYesYesYes
Transport Allowance for a specially-abled personYesYesYes
Conveyance AllowanceYesYesYes
Conditions for opting new tax regime

Comparison of Income Tax Slabs under New Regime before and after budget

Only the Income tax slabs under the new regimes were revised in the recent Union Budget 2023.

Thanks,

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