New Tax regime - Budget Changes 24-25

Modified on Thu, 24 Oct at 3:19 PM

Summary of the key changes in the New Tax Regime as per the Budget 2024-25:

1. NPS Employer Contribution

  • Employers can now contribute between 0% to 14% of the employee's basic salary.

2. Standard Deduction

  • The standard deduction has increased from ₹50,000 to ₹75,000.

3. Income Tax Slab Rates

Income tax slabs (In Rs)

Percentage

0 to 3 lakhs

0%

300001 to 700000

5%

700001 to 1000000

10%

10,00,001 to 12,00,000

15%

12,00,001 to 15,00,000

20%

15,00,001 and above

30%

4. Marginal Relief under Section 87A

  • The threshold for marginal relief has been reduced from ₹25,000 to ₹20,000.

5. Marginal Relief Amounts

  • Above ₹7,00,000: ₹7,22,222
  • Above ₹50,00,000: ₹51,77,611
  • Above ₹1 Crore: ₹1,02,05,343
  • Above ₹2 Crore: ₹2,09,10,400

These changes aim to provide more benefits to taxpayers while adjusting the structure of deductions and tax rates.

 

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