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 Complete guide to income tax slabs in India for FY 2025-26 under both the new and old tax regimes, standard deduction, Section 87A rebate, and which regime suits you.

  8 min read  Updated 15 March 2026  Ahopez Innovations Team Income TaxTax SlabsNew RegimeOld Regime87A Rebate For FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27), the New Tax Regime is the default. Individuals with income up to ₹12 lakh pay zero income tax under the new regime due to the Section 87A rebate (effective from Budget 2025). The old regime remains optional for those with higher deductions.

## New Tax Regime Slabs (FY 2025-26) — Default

Income SlabTax RateUp to ₹4,00,000Nil₹4,00,001 – ₹8,00,0005%₹8,00,001 – ₹12,00,00010%₹12,00,001 – ₹16,00,00015%₹16,00,001 – ₹20,00,00020%₹20,00,001 – ₹24,00,00025%Above ₹24,00,00030% Info Section 87A Rebate (New Regime): If your total income ≤ ₹12 lakh, the tax liability is completely rebated. Add the ₹75,000 standard deduction — salaried individuals with CTC up to ₹12.75 lakh pay ZERO income tax under the new regime.

## Old Tax Regime Slabs — Optional

Income SlabTax RateUp to ₹2,50,000Nil₹2,50,001 – ₹5,00,0005%₹5,00,001 – ₹10,00,00020%Above ₹10,00,00030%## New vs Old Regime — When to Choose Which

Choose New Regime if...Choose Old Regime if...Income ≤ ₹12 Lakh (zero tax after rebate)Home loan interest > ₹2 lakh/yearFewer deductions (no HRA, 80C, 80D)Large 80C investments (PPF, ELSS, LIC)Simpler filing with less documentationHRA + LTA claims are substantialSalary income with no business incomeTotal deductions > ₹3.75 lakh/year Note Standard Deduction: ₹75,000 under New Regime (from FY 2024-25) and ₹50,000 under Old Regime. Deducted from salary/pension income before computing tax.

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