INCOME TAX (OLD & NEW SCHEME)
The assessee can choose between the New Tax Regime and the Old Tax Regime depending on what is best suitable from a tax planning point of view. Income-tax rates under the new tax regime v/s the old tax regime Income slabs (Rs) Tax Rate(Old Regime) Tax Rate(New Regime - devoid of exemptions & deductions) Up to 2.5 lakh Nil Nil 2.5-5 lakh 5% 5% 5-7.5 lakh 20% 10% 7.5-10 lakh 20% 15% 10-12.5 lakh 30% 20% 12.5-15 lakh 30% 25% Above 15 lakh 30% 30% Note: The above rates are subject to surcharge and cess, as applicable. Which scheme is better ( New vs. Old ) New Tax Regime has proposed lower income-tax rates, for income segments up to Rs 15 lakh. But the proposed lower tax rates will be applicable only if we are willing to give up exemptions and deductions available. This means that when we choose the New Tax Regime, we will have to forgo some exemptions such as Leave Travel Allowance (LTA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), etc] and deductions available under...