Income Tax Calculation: Old Regime Vs New Regime



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Choosing between India's old and new income tax regimes can be confusing. This article breaks down the differences using a practical example of an individual named Sunita. It details how to calculate taxable income and tax payable under both systems, considering various income sources and available deductions.

In India, the income tax is governed by the Income Tax Act, 1961 and is imposed by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). The taxable income of an individual is taxed at different slab rates, based on the individual's income level.

Let us take an example to understand the differences between old regime vs new regime.

Sunita is an individual works in a company situated in Delhi. She receives salary amounting 105,000 per month, special allowances 20000 per month and pays rent 40,000 per month. She paid LIC premium, PFF investment etc overall amounting 160000. She paid self medical insurance premium 15000. Received Saving Bank Interest is 20000.

Income Tax: Old vs New Regime Explained

Calculation of income in India under Old Regime (FY 2022-23)

Particulars

Amount

Income From Salary [105,000*12]

1260000

Add: Special Allowances [20000*12]

240000

Add: HRA [1260000 @ 50%] - [40000 * 12 - 1260000*10%]

276000

Less: Standard Deduction

50000

Total Income from Salary

1726000

Add: Income from Other Sources [SB Interest]

20000

Less: Deductions

80C [paid 1,60,000 but limit is upto 1,50,000]

150000

80D [For self exemption is upto 25,000]

15000

80TTA [Limit is upto 10000 for SB Interest]

10000

Gross Taxable Income

1571000

Tax before cess [112500+(1571000-1000000)*30%]

283800

Add: cess @4% [283800 @ 4%]

11352

Total Tax Payable

295152

 

Calculation of income in India under New Regime (FY 2023-24)

Particulars

Amount

Income From Salary [105,000*12]

1260000

Add: Special Allowances [20000*12]

240000

Add: HRA [1260000 @ 50%]

630000

Less: Standard Deduction

50000

Total Income from Salary

2080000

Add: Income from Other Sources [SB Interest]

20000

Less: Deductions

80C

0

80D

0

80TTA

0

Gross Taxable Income

2100000

Tax before cess [150000+(2100000-1500000)*30%]

330000

Add: cess @4% [330000 @ 4%]

13200

Total Tax Payable

343200

 

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