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INCOME Tax Slabs for AY 2021-22

 Individuals and HUFs can opt for the Existing Tax Regime or the New Tax Regime with lower rate of taxation (u/s 115 BAC of the Income Tax Act)

The taxpayer opting for concessional rates in the New Tax Regime will not be allowed certain Exemptions and Deductions (like 80C, 80D,80TTB, HRA) available in the Existing Tax Regime. 

 

For Individual (resident or non-resident) less than 60 years of age anytime during the previous year: 

Existing Tax RegimeNew Tax Regime u/s 115BAC
Income Tax SlabIncome Tax RateIncome Tax SlabIncome Tax Rate
Up to ₹ 2,50,000    NilUp to ₹ 2,50,000Nil
₹ 2,50,001 - ₹ 5,00,000    5% above ₹ 2,50,000₹ 2,50,001 - ₹ 5,00,0005% above ₹ 2,50,000
₹ 5,00,001 - ₹ 10,00,000₹ 12,500 + 20% above ₹ 5,00,000₹ 5,00,001 - ₹ 7,50,000₹ 12,500 + 10% above ₹ 5,00,000
Above ₹ 10,00,000 ₹ 1,12,500 + 30% above ₹ 10,00,000₹ 7,50,001 - ₹ 10,00,000₹ 37,500 + 15% above ₹ 7,50,000
  ₹ 10,00,001 - ₹ 12,50,000₹ 75,000 + 20% above ₹ 10,00,000
  ₹ 12,50,001 - ₹ 15,00,000₹ 1,25,000 + 25% above ₹ 12,50,000
  Above ₹ 15,00,000₹ 1,87,500 + 30% above ₹ 15,00,000

 

For Individual (resident or non-resident), 60 years or more but less than 80 years of age anytime during the previous year:

Existing Tax RegimeNew Tax Regime u/s 115BAC
Income Tax SlabIncome Tax RateIncome Tax SlabIncome Tax Rate
Up to ₹ 3,00,000NilUp to ₹ 2,50,000Nil
₹ 3,00,001 - ₹ 5,00,0005% above ₹ 3,00,000
 
₹ 2,50,001 - ₹ 5,00,0005% above ₹ 2,50,000
₹ 5,00,001 - ₹ 10,00,000₹ 10,000 + 20% above ₹ 5,00,000₹ 5,00,001 - ₹ 7,50,000₹ 12,500 + 10% above ₹ 5,00,000
Above ₹ 10,00,000₹ 1,10,000 + 30% above ₹ 10,00,000₹ 7,50,001 - ₹ 10,00,000₹ 37,500 + 15% above ₹ 7,50,000
  ₹ 10,00,001 - ₹ 12,50,000₹ 75,000 + 20% above ₹ 10,00,000
  ₹ 12,50,001 - ₹ 15,00,000₹ 1,25,000 + 25% above ₹ 12,50,000
  Above ₹ 15,00,000₹ 1,87,500 + 30% above ₹ 15,00,000

 

For Individual (resident or non-resident) 80 years of age or more anytime during the previous year:

Existing Tax RegimeNew Tax Regime u/s 115BAC
Income Tax SlabIncome Tax RateIncome Tax SlabIncome Tax Rate
Up to ₹ 5,00,000  NilUp to ₹ 2,50,000Nil
₹ 5,00,001 - ₹ 10,00,00020% above ₹ 5,00,000₹ 2,50,001 - ₹ 5,00,0005% above ₹ 2,50,000
Above ₹ 10,00,000 ₹ 1,00,000 + 30% above ₹ 10,00,000₹ 5,00,001 - ₹ 7,50,000₹ 12,500 + 10% above ₹ 5,00,000
  ₹ 7,50,001 - ₹ 10,00,000₹ 37,500 + 15% above ₹ 7,50,000
  ₹ 10,00,001 - ₹ 12,50,000₹ 75,000 + 20% above ₹ 10,00,000
  ₹ 12,50,001 - ₹ 15,00,000₹ 1,25,000 + 25% above ₹ 12,50,000
  Above ₹ 15,00,000₹ 1,87,500 + 30% above ₹ 15,00,000

 

Note: 

1. The rates of Surcharge and Health & Education cess are same under both the tax regimes 

2. Rebate u/s 87-A Resident Individual whose Total Income is not more than ₹ 5,00,000 is also eligible for a Rebate of 100% of income tax or ₹ 12,500, whichever is less. This Rebate is available in both tax regimes

 

Surcharge, Marginal Relief and Health & Education Cess 

What is Surcharge?

Surcharge is an additional charge levied for persons earning Income above the specified limits, it is charged on the amount of income tax calculated as per applicable rates

  • 10% - Taxable Income above ₹ 50 lakh – up to ₹ 1 crore
  • 15% - Taxable Income above ₹ 1 crore - up to ₹ 2 crore
  • 25% - Taxable Income above ₹ 2 crore - up to ₹ 5 crore
  • 37% - Taxable Income above ₹ 5 crore
  • Maximum Surcharge on Income by way of Dividend or Income under the provisions of Sections 111A, 112A and 115AD is 15%


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