New Income Tax Slabs 2025-26: How to Pay Zero Tax on ₹12.75 Lakh Income
The Union Budget 2025 has brought a wave of relief for Indian taxpayers.
Introduction The Union Budget 2025 has brought a wave of relief for Indian taxpayers. If you are a salaried professional or a small business owner, the new tax regime has been redesigned to put more money back in your pocket. At Sharma Associates, we’ve broken down the complex legal language into a simple guide to help you plan your finances for the Financial Year 2025-26.
The Big Update: Zero Tax up to ₹12.75 Lakhs?
Yes, you read that right. Under the New Tax Regime, the government has increased the tax rebate under Section 87A.
For Everyone: Income up to ₹12 Lakhs is now effectively tax-free due to a massive rebate of ₹60,000.
For Salaried Employees: When you add the Standard Deduction of ₹75,000, your effective tax-free limit jumps to ₹12.75 Lakhs.
New Tax Slabs for FY 2025-26 (New Regime)
The slabs have been widened to ensure a smoother transition between tax brackets:
Key Changes You Can't Ignore
Standard Deduction Increase: For salaried individuals and pensioners, the deduction is now ₹75,000 (up from ₹50,000).
ITR-U Extension: The deadline to file an Updated Return (ITR-U) has been extended from 2 years to 4 years. This is a huge window for correcting past errors.
Senior Citizen Relief: The deduction limit on interest income for seniors has been doubled to ₹1,00,000.
TDS Simplified: Thresholds for TDS on bank interest and rent have been raised, reducing the headache of claiming small refunds.
Old vs. New Regime: Which one should you pick?
While the New Regime is now the default and offers lower rates, the Old Regime still exists. If you have a large home loan (Section 24b) or heavy investments in LIC, PPF, and Mediclaim (80C & 80D), you might still save more in the Old Regime.
Expert Tip: Don't guess. At Sharma Associates, we provide a detailed "Break-even Analysis" to show you exactly which regime saves you more money based on your specific investments.
Conclusion
The 2025 tax changes are designed to simplify your life, but "simple" can still be confusing when it comes to legal compliance. Ensure you file correctly to avoid notices from the department.
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Primary: Income Tax Slabs 2025-26, New Tax Regime 2025, Zero Tax India 2025.
Secondary: Standard Deduction FY 2025-26, Section 87A rebate, Tax Consultant Lucknow, ITR filing 2025.