New Tax Regime Slabs – FY 2025-26 (Budget 2025)
The new tax regime (default from FY 2024-25) offers lower rates but limited deductions. Income up to ₹12 lakh has zero tax liability due to enhanced rebate u/s 87A of ₹60,000. For salaried individuals, the standard deduction of ₹75,000 makes income up to ₹12.75 lakh effectively tax-free. Surcharge is capped at 25% under the new regime.
| Income Slab | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to ₹4,00,000 | Nil |
| ₹4,00,001 – ₹8,00,000 | 5% |
| ₹8,00,001 – ₹12,00,000 | 10% |
| ₹12,00,001 – ₹16,00,000 | 15% |
| ₹16,00,001 – ₹20,00,000 | 20% |
| ₹20,00,001 – ₹24,00,000 | 25% |
| Above ₹24,00,000 | 30% |