Income Tax slabs

Respected experts,
1. Are there any separate slabs for senior and very senior citizens in the new tax slabs?
2. I am a senior citizen and previously upto a total income of 8 lac I need not require to pay tax after deductions of 50,000(Standard deduction), 50,000(Int on FDs), 1,50,000 (80c) and 50,000(NPS)(Total deduction 3,00,000) as the taxable income after deduction of above comes to 5 lac. Hence I may not have any option other than choosing the old regime. There are people who have more deductions than the above. Please give your advice.
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Quick Summary
This discussion clarifies income tax slabs for senior and very senior citizens in the UK. It confirms there are no separate slabs for these age groups under the new tax regime. For individuals with significant deductions, like those claiming standard deduction, FD interest, 80C, and NPS, the old tax regime might still be more beneficial. Experts advise comparing both options to determine the most advantageous choice, especially if you have no business income.

1. No.

2. They can stick to old regime..... or even check both the alternatives, and choose the one having more benefit... (only if no business income)

Yes, there is no option available to you other than old tax regime, as per your income pattern and as you said deduction claimed by people depends on the savings and income pattern, not on people to people.

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