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Income Tax Rates of Previous Years For Individuals

Updated on: 07 Jan, 2025 03:53 PM

In India, we have a progressive method of taxation, which means the more your income is, the more tax you will pay. Income Tax Slabs are the income slabs defined by the tax department. It helps to determine the income tax rate at which you will be taxed in India. Your Income Tax Slab depends on the various factors. This guide will give you a glimpse of the income tax slabs for the current FY and the previous years.

The Insights of Income Tax Slabs for FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26)

The tax slabs under the old regime were not changed in the 2024 budget. The tax slabs under the old regime are as follows:

Old Tax Regime -

Individuals aged below 60 years & HUF

Income Slabs Tax rate
Up to Rs 2,50,000 NIL
Rs 2,50,001 - Rs 5,00,000 5%
Rs 5,00,001 to Rs 10,00,000 20%
Rs 10,00,001 and above 30%

Individuals aged below 60 years to 80 years

Income Slabs Tax Rate
Up to Rs 3,00,000 NIL
Rs 3,00,001 - Rs 5,00,000 5%
Rs 5,00,001 to Rs 10,00,000 20%
Rs 10,00,001 and above 30%

Individuals aged above 80 years

Income Slabs Tax Rate
Up to Rs 5,00,000 NIL
Rs 5,00,001 to Rs 10,00,000 20%
Rs 10,00,001 and above 30%

New Tax Regime -

Income Tax Slabs for FY 2023-24 Income Tax Slabs for FY 2024-25 Tax Rates (FY 2024-25)
Up to Rs 3,00,000 Up to Rs 3,00,000 NIL
Rs 3,00,000 - Rs 6,00,000 Rs 3,00,000 - Rs 7,00,000 5%
Rs 6,00,000 - Rs 9,00,000 Rs 7,00,000 - Rs 10,00,000 10%
Rs 9,00,000 - Rs 12,00,000 Rs 10,00,000 - Rs 12,00,000 15%
Rs 12,00,000 - Rs 15,00,000 Rs 12,00,000 - Rs 15,00,000 20%
Above Rs 15,00,000 Above Rs 15,00,000 30%

The insights of the Income Tax Slabs for FY 2023-24 (AY 2024-25)

The Union Budget 2023 made some changes in the Tax Slab Rates for FY 2023-24 under the new tax regime. The basic exemption limit has been raised to Rs 3 lakh from Rs 2.5 lakh to make the new tax regime more attractive. The tax slab rates under the old tax regime will remain the same. Also, the highest tax rate of 30% will be levied above Rs 15 lakh income. If you are looking to maximize your tax deductions and get a hassle-free ITR filing experience, connect with our tax experts. The income tax slab rates for FY 2023-24 (AY 2024-25) under the new tax regime are as follows:

Income Range Tax applicable
Upto Rs 3,00,000 0%
Rs. 3,00,001-6,00,000 5%
Rs. 6,00,001-9,00,000 10%
Rs. 9,00,001-12,00,000 15%
Rs. 12,00,001-15,00,000 20%
Above Rs. 15,00,001 30%

The Insights of the Income Tax Slabs for FY 2022-23 (AY 2023-24), FY 2021-22 (AY 2022-23) and FY 2020-21 (AY 2021-22)

If Person is Resident Individual or HUF: -

Income of the assessee Rate of Tax under Old Tax Regime for FY 22-23, 21-22 and 20-21 (i.e, AY 23-24, 22-23 & 21-22) New Tax Regime Slab Rates for FY 22-23, 21-22 and 20-21 (i.e, AY 23-24, 22-23 & 21-22)
Individuals with age less than 60 years or HUF Individuals with age 60years or more but less than 80 years Individuals with age 80 years or more Applicable for All Individuals or HUF
Rs 0.0 to Rs 2,50,000 NIL NIL NIL NIL
Rs 2,50,001 to Rs 3,00,000 5% (tax rebate u/s 87a is available) NIL NIL 5% (tax rebate u/s 87a is available)
Rs. 3,00,001 to Rs 5,00,000 5% (tax rebate u/s 87a is available) NIL
Rs. 5,00,001 to Rs 7,50,000 20% 20% 20% 10%
Rs 7,50,001 to Rs 10,00,000 20% 20% 20% 15%
Rs 10,00,001 to Rs. 12,50,000 30% 30% 30% 20%
Rs. 12,50,001 to Rs. 15,00,000 30% 30% 30% 25%
Exceeding Rs. 15,00,001 30% 30% 30% 30%
Note:
1. In Addition to basic Income Tax, as discussed above, the following are also to be taken care of:-
- Surcharge: Surcharge is levied on the amount of income tax at the following rates if the total income of an assessee exceeds specified limits:-
Taxable Income is Rs. 50 Lakhs upto Rs. 1 Crore Taxable IncomeisRs. 1 Crore Upto Rs. 2 Crores Taxable Income isRs. 2 Crores upto Rs. 5 Crores Taxable Income is above More Than Rs. 5 Crores
10% 15% 25% 37%
- Health & Education Cess @4%
- Rebate u/s 87A
2. Certain income tax exemptions and deductions like sections 80C, 80D,80TTB, HRA, etc are available in the OLD tax regime but will not be available under the new tax regime.

If a Person is a Non-Resident Individual: -

Income of the assessee Rate of Tax under Old tax Regime for FY 22-23, 21-22 and 20-21 (i.e, AY 23-24, 22-23 & 21-22) New Tax Regime Slab Rates for FY 22-23, 21-22 and 20-21 (i.e, AY 23-24, 22-23 & 21-22)
Upto Rs 2,50,000 NIL NIL
Rs 2,50,001 to Rs 5,00,000 5% 5%
Rs. 5,00,001 to Rs 7,50,000 20% 10%
Rs 7,50,001 to Rs 10,00,000 20% 15%
Rs 10,00,001 to Rs. 12,50,000 30% 20%
Rs. 12,50,001 to Rs. 15,00,000 30% 25%
Above Rs. 15,00,001 30% 30%
Note:
Surcharge & Health and Education cess are also applicable here as in the case of the resident.

If Person is AOP/BOI/Artificial Judicial Person: -

Income of the assessee Rate of Tax under OLD Tax Regime for FY 22-23, 21-22 and 20-21 (i.e, AY 23-24, 22-23 & 21-22)
Rs 0.0 to Rs 2,50,000 NIL
Rs 2,50,001 to Rs 5,00,000 5%
Rs. 5,00,001 to Rs 10,00,000 20%
Above 10,00,001 30%

In case of a Domestic Company: -

Domestic Company NORMAL TAX RATE
Assessment Year 2023-24 Assessment Year 2022-23
Where its total turnover or gross receipt during the previous year does not exceed Rs. 400 crore 25% 25%
Where its total turnover or gross receipt during the previous year does not exceed Rs. 400 crore 25% 25%
Any other domestic company 30% 30%

Also, the Government introduced special tax rates for domestic companies under various sections, these can be summarized as:-

Domestic Company SPECIAL TAX RATES
Assessment Year 2023-24 Assessment Year 2022-23
Where it opted for section 115BA 25% 25%
Where it opted for Section 115BAA 22% 22%
Where it opted for Section 115BAB 15% 15%
Note:
1. In Addition to basic Income Tax, as discussed above, the following are also to be taken care of:-
Surcharge: Surcharge is levied on the amount of income tax at the following rates if the total income of an assessee exceeds specified limits:-
Taxable Income is above Rs. 1 Crore upto 10 Crores Taxable Income is Above Rs. 10 Crore
7% 12%
- Health & Education Cess @4%
2. MAT Provisions as per section 115JB would also be applicable while calculating tax payable.

If Person is Foreign Company: -

Nature of Income Tax Rate
Royalty received from Government or an Indian concern in pursuance of an agreement made with the Indian concern after March 31, 1961, but before April 1, 1976, or fees for rendering technical services in pursuance of an agreement made after February 29, 1964, but before April 1, 1976, and where such agreement has, in either case, been approved by the Central Government 50%
Any other income 40%
Note:
1. In Addition to basic Income Tax, as discussed above, the following are also to be taken care of:-
Surcharge: Surcharge is levied on the amount of income tax at the following rates if the total income of an assessee exceeds specified limits:-
Taxable Income is above Rs. 1 Crore up to 10 Crores Taxable Income is Above Rs. 10 Crore
2% 5%
- Health & Education Cess @4%
2. MAT Provisions as per section 115JB would also be applicable while calculating tax payable.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q- Can I claim 80C deductions and opt for a new income tax slab regime?

The new tax regime does not permit most deductions and exemptions available under the old tax regime. For instance, deductions under Section 80C cannot be claimed if the taxpayer opts for the new tax regime.


Q- How does the government collect the taxes?

Taxes are collected by the government through three main means:

  • Voluntary Payments: Taxpayers make payments voluntarily through designated banks, such as Advance Tax and Self-Assessment Tax payments.
  • Taxes Deducted at Source (TDS): Taxes are deducted by the payer at the time of making payments, such as salary or interest.
  • Taxes Collected at Source (TCS): Taxes are collected by the seller at the time of sale, such as on the sale of certain goods.

Q- What is the meaning of rebate under section 87A under the IT Act?

Section 87A of the Income Tax Act, 1961, provides a tax rebate for individuals earning below a specified income limit. Introduced through the Finance Act of 2013, this section allows individuals residing in India with total taxable income up to ₹5,00,000 to claim a full income tax rebate under the old tax regime. Under the new tax regime, the income limit for the rebate is ₹7,00,000. This rebate is applicable only to individuals, not to companies or other entities, and is calculated before adding the 4% health and education cess.


Q- What is the Previous year and Assessment year?

The Income-tax law defines two key terms: Previous Year and Assessment Year, both of which are crucial for determining a taxpayer's income and the tax payable.

  • The Previous Year is the year in which income is earned, typically running from 1st April to 31st March.
  • The Assessment Year is the year immediately following the Previous Year (from 1st April to 31st March) and is the year in which the income earned during the Previous Year is assessed for tax purposes.

Q- How much income is tax free in India?

Under the Income Tax law, a basic exemption limit is prescribed for individuals, below which taxpayers are not required to pay taxes. The limit varies for different categories of taxpayers under the old tax regime:

  • Individuals below 60 years of age are exempt from tax up to ₹2.5 lakh of income.
  • Individuals aged between 60 and 80 years are exempt up to ₹3 lakh of income.
  • Individuals above 80 years of age are exempt up to ₹5 lakh of income.

Under the new tax regime, the basic exemption limit for all individuals is ₹3 lakh, regardless of their age.


CA Abhishek Soni
CA Abhishek Soni

Abhishek Soni is a Chartered Accountant by profession & entrepreneur by passion. He is the co-founder & CEO of Tax2Win.in. Tax2win is amongst the top 25 emerging startups of Asia and authorized ERI by the Income Tax Department. In the past, he worked in EY and comes with wide industry experience from telecom, retail to manufacturing to entertainment where he has handled various national and international assignments.