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February 1, 2025 at 06:54 AM
*Income Tax Budget 2025 Live* : Old Tax Regime vs New Tax Regime - All you need to know
*Old Tax Regime* : 👇
Tax Slabs for Individuals Under 60:
Up to Rs 2.5 lakh: 0%
Rs 2.5 lakh to Rs 5 lakh: 5%
Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh: 20%
Above Rs 10 lakh: 30%
Available Deductions:
Section 80C : Up to Rs 1.5 lakh for investments in Provident Fund (PF), Equity Linked Savings Scheme (ELSS), LIC premiums, etc.
Section 80D: Up to Rs 25,000 for health insurance premiums (Rs 50,000 for senior citizens).
House Rent Allowance (HRA): Available for salaried individuals paying rent.
Section 24(b): Up to Rs 2 lakh deduction for home loan interest.
*New Tax Regime* : Tax Slabs : 👇
Up to Rs 3 lakh: NIL
Rs 3 lakh to Rs 6 lakh: 5%
Rs 6 lakh to Rs 9 lakh: 10%
Rs 9 lakh to Rs 12 lakh: 15%
Rs 12 lakh to Rs 15 lakh: 20%
Above Rs 15 lakh: 30%
Key Features and Recent Changes:
Offers a simplified structure with reduced rates but does not allow for deductions.In the 2024 Budget, the standard deduction limit was increased from ₹50,000 to Rs 75,000.
The tax benefit on employers' contributions to employees' National Pension System (NPS) was raised from 10% to 14%.Adjustments to tax slabs resulted in a tax savings of Rs 17,500 for salaried individuals.
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