{"id":13803,"date":"2026-02-16T11:13:45","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T05:43:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/appreciatewealth.com\/blog\/?p=13803"},"modified":"2026-02-20T19:03:58","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T13:33:58","slug":"income-tax-slabs-fy-2025-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/appreciatewealth.com\/blog\/income-tax-slabs-fy-2025-26","title":{"rendered":"New Tax Regime Slabs &#038; Exemptions for FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <strong>new tax regime for FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27)<\/strong> continues to reshape how individuals pay income tax in India. The revised structure increases disposable income. Exploring <a href=\"https:\/\/appreciatewealth.com\/blog\/tax-efficient-investment-top-tax-saving-strategies-for-smart-investors\">tax-efficient investment strategies<\/a> helps maximize wealth accumulation while staying compliant under the new regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide  we break down:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>New tax regime exemptions<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Latest tax slabs under the new regime<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Revised TDS rates<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comparison with the old tax regime<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Who benefits the most in FY 2025-26<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Is the New Tax Regime?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>new tax regime<\/strong>, introduced under Section 115BAC, offers <strong>lower tax rates across more slabs<\/strong> but removes most deductions and exemptions available under the old tax regime. The new regime suits \u20b98-24 lakh earners with limited deductions. This aligns with <a href=\"https:\/\/appreciatewealth.com\/blog\/the-millennial-blueprint-to-wealth-with-fractional-share-investing\">financial planning for millennials<\/a> who prioritize liquidity and simple tax structures over traditional deduction optimization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From FY 2025-26 onwards:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>new tax regime is the default option<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taxpayers can still <strong>opt for the old tax regime<\/strong> if it is more beneficial<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tax slabs are <strong>uniform for all age groups<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>New Tax Regime Slabs for FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Income Tax Slabs \u2013 New Regime<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Annual Income<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Tax Rate<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Up to \u20b94,00,000<\/td><td>Nil<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u20b94,00,001 \u2013 \u20b98,00,000<\/td><td>5%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u20b98,00,001 \u2013 \u20b912,00,000<\/td><td>10%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u20b912,00,001 \u2013 \u20b916,00,000<\/td><td>15%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u20b916,00,001 \u2013 \u20b920,00,000<\/td><td>20%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u20b920,00,001 \u2013 \u20b924,00,000<\/td><td>25%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Above \u20b924,00,000<\/td><td>30%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 These <strong>new tax regime slabs<\/strong> apply equally to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Individuals below 60<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Senior citizens<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Super senior citizens<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>New Tax Regime Exemption Limits Explained<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the biggest advantages of the revised structure is the <strong>higher exemption threshold<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Exemptions Under the New Tax Regime<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Basic exemption limit:<\/strong> \u20b94 lakh<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Section 87A rebate:<\/strong> Up to \u20b960,000<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tax-free income limit:<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u20b912 lakh (non-salaried)<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u20b912.75 lakh (salaried, after standard deduction)<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccc <strong>Result:<\/strong> If your taxable income does not exceed \u20b912 lakh, your <strong>final tax payable is zero<\/strong>.<br><br><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/appreciatewealth.com\/blog\/taxes-on-investments-in-india-and-the-us-a-complete-guide\"><strong>Taxes on Investments in India and the US<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Standard Deduction in the New Tax Regime<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For FY 2025-26:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Standard deduction:<\/strong> \u20b975,000<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicable to <strong>salaried individuals and pensioners<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Available <strong>only in the new tax regime<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This pushes the <strong>effective zero-tax salary limit<\/strong> to \u20b912.75 lakh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Revised TDS Rates \u2013 What Has Changed?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>revised TDS rates<\/strong> under the Income Tax Act, 2025 aim to reduce friction and improve cash flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key TDS Updates:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rationalisation of multiple TDS slabs<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simplified compliance timelines<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alignment with new tax regime slabs<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faster credit and adjustment against final tax liability<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These changes are especially helpful for <strong>salaried employees, freelancers, and investors<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Old Tax Regime vs New Tax Regime \u2013 Which Is Better?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Old Tax Regime (Summary)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Higher tax rates<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multiple deductions (80C, HRA, LTA, home loan interest)<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Different slabs for senior citizens<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/appreciatewealth.com\/blog\/difference-between-old-and-new-tax-regime-india\"><strong>Difference Between Old and New Tax Regime<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>New Tax Regime (Summary)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lower tax rates<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimal deductions<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Higher exemption &amp; rebate<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simpler filing<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Quick Comparison<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Factor<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Old Tax Regime<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>New Tax Regime<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Deductions<\/td><td>Available<\/td><td>Mostly not allowed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tax slabs<\/td><td>Fewer<\/td><td>More &amp; smoother<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Compliance<\/td><td>Complex<\/td><td>Simple<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Default option<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 If you <strong>claim limited deductions<\/strong>, the <strong>new tax regime is usually more beneficial<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who Should Choose the New Tax Regime?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>new tax regime slabs<\/strong> are ideal if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Earn between \u20b98 lakh and \u20b924 lakh<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t heavily invest in tax-saving instruments<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prefer higher monthly take-home salary<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Want simpler tax compliance<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Marginal Relief Under the New Tax Regime<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Marginal relief ensures that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tax payable does <strong>not exceed income exceeding \u20b912 lakh<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prevents sudden tax jumps for slightly higher income<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is especially useful for taxpayers earning <strong>just above \u20b912 lakh<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Impact of New Tax Regime on Middle-Income Taxpayers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With smoother slabs and higher exemption:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Income between \u20b912\u201324 lakh sees <strong>lower effective tax<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Middle-income households benefit the most<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourages spending, saving, and investing<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final Takeaway \u2013 Choose What Works for You<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>new tax regime for FY 2025-26<\/strong> is clearly designed for simplicity, transparency, and higher take-home income. However, the <strong>old tax regime<\/strong> may still work better for taxpayers with substantial deductions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"2\"><strong>Learn more about Trading and Investment<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/appreciatewealth.com\/blog\/what-is-trading-a-beginners-guide\"><strong>What is Trading<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/appreciatewealth.com\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks-from-india\"><strong>How To Invest In US Stocks From India<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/appreciatewealth.com\/blog\/how-to-learn-trading\"><strong>How to Learn Trading?<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/appreciatewealth.com\/blog\/best-stock-market-books\"><strong>Best Stock Market Books for Traders and Investors<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/appreciatewealth.com\/blog\/what-are-shares-and-what-are-the-various-types-of-shares\"><strong>What are shares and it\u2019s types<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/appreciatewealth.com\/low-cost\"><strong>Low-cost investing<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/appreciatewealth.com\/blog\/how-to-start-investing-a-beginners-guide\"><strong>How to start investing<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/appreciatewealth.com\/pro-trading\"><strong>Professional Trading<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/appreciatewealth.com\/blog\/stock-screener-everything-you-should-know\"><strong>Stock Screener<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/appreciatewealth.com\/fractions-old\"><strong>Fractional Investing<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/appreciatewealth.com\/blog\/the-stock-market-for-beginners\"><strong>The stock market for beginners<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/appreciatewealth.com\/blog\/technical-analysis-for-stock\"><strong>Technical Analysis for Stock Trading<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FAQs \u2013 New Tax Regime&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1771219961867\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is the exemption limit under the new tax regime?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Under the new tax regime, income up to <strong>\u20b912 lakh<\/strong> is tax-free due to the Section 87A rebate. For salaried individuals, the limit increases to <strong>\u20b912.75 lakh<\/strong> after standard deduction.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1771220008070\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What are the new tax regime slabs for FY 2025-26?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The new tax regime slabs range from <strong>0% up to \u20b94 lakh<\/strong> to <strong>30% above \u20b924 lakh<\/strong>, with gradual slab increases in between.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1771220054689\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can I switch from the new tax regime to the old tax regime?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. If you do not have business income, you can choose between the <strong>old tax regime and new tax regime every year<\/strong> while filing your ITR.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1771220068522\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Are senior citizens eligible for higher exemption in the new tax regime?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. The <strong>new tax regime slabs are the same for all age groups<\/strong>, unlike the old tax regime.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1771220094965\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Does the new tax regime allow deductions under Section 80C?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. Deductions like 80C aren&#8217;t allowed in the new regime. For taxpayers in the old regime, <a href=\"https:\/\/appreciatewealth.com\/blog\/elss-mutual-fund-guide\">understanding ELSS funds <\/a>remains valuable for tax-saving investments under Section 80C.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1771220108764\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Are revised TDS rates applicable to the old tax regime?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">TDS and final tax depend on regime choice. Understanding <a href=\"https:\/\/appreciatewealth.com\/blog\/what-is-capital-gains-tax\">capital gains tax<\/a> explained helps investors plan stock sales timing and structure to optimize tax efficiency.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Disclaimer<\/strong>: Investments in securities markets are subject to market risks. Read all the related documents carefully before investing. 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