Income Tax Slabs – India
FY 2025–26 (AY 2026–27)

New Tax Regime (Default)

Annual Income Tax Rate
Up 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%

Key Highlights:
• No tax payable up to ₹12,00,000 due to Section 87A rebate.
• Standard deduction of ₹75,000 for salaried and pensioners.
• Same slab structure for all age groups.
• This regime is applied by default unless the old regime is chosen.

Old Tax Regime (Optional)

Annual Income Individuals / HUF (< 60 yrs) Senior Citizens (60–80 yrs) Super Senior (> 80 yrs)
Up to ₹2,50,000NilNilNil
₹2,50,001 – ₹3,00,0005%NilNil
₹3,00,001 – ₹5,00,0005%5%Nil
₹5,00,001 – ₹10,00,00020%20%20%
Above ₹10,00,00030%30%30%

Old Regime Notes:
• Allows deductions under 80C, 80D, HRA, LTA, home loan interest, etc.
• Salaried individuals can switch regimes every year.
• Business income taxpayers can switch only once.