In the Union Budget, the Government of India introduced substantial enhancements to the **New Tax Regime (Section 115BAC)** for Financial Year 2024-25 (Assessment Year 2025-26) and FY 2025-26:
1**Standard Deduction Increased**: From ₹50,000 up to **₹75,000** for salaried employees and pensioners.
2**Revised Tax Slabs**: The 15% slab now begins at ₹10 Lakhs (previously ₹9 Lakhs), and the 20% slab begins at ₹12 Lakhs.
3**Zero Tax up to ₹7.75 Lakhs**: Thanks to the Section 87A rebate on taxable income up to ₹7 Lakhs combined with the ₹75,000 standard deduction.
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### Income Tax Slab Comparison Table (FY 2024-25 & FY 2025-26)
| Income Bracket | New Tax Regime Rate | Old Tax Regime Rate |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Up to ₹2,50,000** | **0% (Nil)** | **0% (Nil)** |
| **₹2,50,001 – ₹3,00,000** | **0% (Nil)** | **5%** |
| **₹3,00,001 – ₹5,00,000** | **5%** | **5%** |
| **₹5,00,001 – ₹7,00,000** | **5%** | **20%** |
| **₹7,00,001 – ₹10,00,000** | **10%** | **20%** |
| **₹10,00,001 – ₹12,00,000** | **15%** | **30%** |
| **₹12,00,001 – ₹15,00,000** | **20%** | **30%** |
| **Above ₹15,00,000** | **30%** | **30%** |
*Note: 4% Health & Education Cess is added to the computed tax in both regimes.*
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### The Breakeven Threshold: When is Old Regime Better?
The Old Tax Regime allows extensive Chapter VI-A deductions including:
- **Section 80C:** Up to ₹1.5 Lakhs (EPF, PPF, ELSS, Life Insurance, School tuition)
- **Section 80D:** Up to ₹25k - ₹1 Lakh (Health insurance for self, family, and senior citizen parents)
- **Section 80CCD(1B):** Up to ₹50,000 additional NPS investment
- **Section 24(b):** Up to ₹2 Lakhs interest on Home Loan for self-occupied house
- **HRA / LTA:** Full exemption subject to rent receipts and company policy
#### Rule of Thumb Breakeven Points:
- **Gross Salary ₹10 Lakhs:** Choose Old Regime only if deductions exceed **₹2.50 Lakhs**.
- **Gross Salary ₹15 Lakhs:** Choose Old Regime only if deductions exceed **₹3.75 Lakhs**.
- **Gross Salary ₹20 Lakhs+:** Choose Old Regime only if deductions exceed **₹4.25 Lakhs**.
If your total deductions are below these thresholds, the **New Tax Regime will almost always yield lower tax and higher monthly in-hand salary**.
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### Step-by-Step: Calculate Your Exact Tax Liability
1Navigate to the **[DocuDev Income Tax Calculator](https://www.docudev.site/tools/income-tax-calculator)**.
2Enter your **Gross CTC Salary** and other income sources.
3Fill in your eligible deductions (80C, 80D, NPS, Home Loan Interest).
4Review the instant comparative summary and visual tax savings badge.
5Click **Download Tax PDF** to save an official tax computation sheet.