We can see in the above example that the old tax regime is beneficial to Taxpayer 1 as taxes are less by INR 37,440. In case of taxpayer 2, where deductions for HRA and LTA are not applicable, the new tax regime is more beneficial by INR 15,600.
The option of new tax regime is available to all individuals and HUFs. This is optional. Under the new tax regime tax is payable at lower slab rates on the income up to Rs. ... If you wish to opt for the new tax regime you have to forgo various tax deductions and exemptions otherwise available under old regime.
Also, individuals with an income bracket between Rs 5-10 lakh with lower deductions claims will benefit from the new regime. In contrast, individuals under a higher income tax bracket above Rs 15 lakh of income per annum can benefit more from the existing regime by making tax-saving investments.
How to switch between old and new tax regime? Individuals with business income will not be eligible to choose between the two regimes every year. Once they select a new tax regime, they have only once in a lifetime option for switching back to the old regime.
So, if the annual basic salary of the employee is Rs 5 lakh, one can avail a deduction of up to Rs 50,000 if the employer contributes towards employees NPS account. Going forward, if the new tax regime becomes the norm, as an employee making use of Section 80CCD(2) may help them save taxes.
Old regime is more beneficial when person falling into high tac bracket and eligible to claim multiple deduction such as HRA, 80C deduction. Whereas new regime beneficial, if a person do no want to invest and claiming very low or nil deduction.
For a salary ranging between Rs 20 lakhs and Rs 25 lakhs, the applicable tax rate under the new tax regime would be the highest, that is 30%.
Any contribution towards EPF of up to 12% is eligible for deduction under Section 80C of Income Tax. This will continue under the old tax rate. However, if you opt for the new tax rates, you will not be eligible to claim any tax deductions under Section 80C.
The above table shows that it is beneficial to opt for the New Tax Regime of Section 115BAC if your Income is more than Rs. 8,50,000 with your eligible Deduction under 80C. The selection of New Tax Regime of Section 115BAC is not advisable up to your income Rs.
10 lakhs will pay the same tax under both the new and old regimes. This means that if you claim deductions and exemptions totaling less than Rs. 1,87,500 in a year, the new tax regime will be more beneficial to your income tax bracket.
There is no better slab. For those who invest traditionally as in the old regime, the old slab saves more tax. For those who go for riskier investments out of their money than tax saving investments, the new slabs save more tax.
If you are not interested in saving for a long term then the new slab is good for you. If your income is below 6 lakh then the old slab is good for you and if your income in is above 19 lakh then the new income tax slab 2020 is better for you. I think there is no bigger difference in old and new slab.
If senior citizen with no interest income, no savings etc. go for new regime. In short, if you already have maximum 80C of 150000, and paying rent/home loan, you stick with old only. If no loan/rent, consider if you have addnl deductions such as med insurance, edu loan, donations etc.
What does Take Home Salary mean? Net Salary or Take Home Salary is the actual salary that an employee takes home after all the tax deductions at source (TDS) that is applicable as per his/her salary bracket have been carried out. Take Home Salary = Gross Salary – Income Tax – Employees Provident Fund – Professional Tax.
The difference between CTC and in-hand salary are the various deductions that occur at the time of payout. The take-home salary can be increased by proper tax planning and avoiding any income tax deductions. ... This will result in reducing the total deductions from the gross salary, thereby increasing the in-hand salary.