Budget 2024-25: Standard Deduction increased from Rs 50,000 to Rs 75,000



Quick Summary
The Union Budget 2024-25 has introduced significant tax relief for salaried individuals and pensioners choosing the new tax regime. The standard deduction has been raised from £50,000 to £75,000, potentially saving employees up to £17,500. Additionally, the deduction for family pensions has been increased from £15,000 to £25,000, benefiting approximately four crore people.

GOVERNMENT MAKES NEW TAX REGIME MORE ATTRACTIVE STANDARD REDUCTION INCREASED FROM ₹ 50,000 TO ₹ 75,000SALARIED EMPLOYEE STANDS TO SAVE UP TO ₹ 17,500 Several attractive benefits to provide tax relief to salaried individuals and pensioners opting for the new tax regime were announced by the Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman while presenting the Union Budget 2024-25 in the Parliament today. Finance Minister proposed to increase the standard deduction for sal
Daily Limit Reached

You have reached your daily limit of 2 Free News

Subscribe to CCI PRO for unlimited access

Why Upgrade to CCI PRO?
  • No Ads
  • WhatsApp Community
  • Daily E-Newsletter
  • Unlimited News Access
  • Profile Visitors
  • Link Social Profiles
  • Featured Job Posts
  • Pro Badge
  • Expert GST Guidance
  • Unlimited Forum Replies
  • Download Content in PDF
1 Year PLAN - Rs.1999
1799
(Excl. of GST ₹323)

2 Years PLAN - Rs.3499
3149
(Excl. of GST ₹566)

BEST VALUE
3 Years PLAN - Rs.4999
4499
(Excl. of GST ₹809)

View all CCI PRO benefits

Already a PRO member? Login here for an ad-free experience. 07941056694

FAQ :

The standard deduction for salaried employees has been increased from £50,000 to £75,000 under the new tax regime.

Salaried employees stand to save up to £17,500 with the increased standard deduction.

The deduction on family pension for pensioners has been enhanced from £15,000 to £25,000 under the new tax regime.

These changes are expected to provide relief to about four crore salaried individuals and pensioners who opt for the new tax regime.

These increased deductions and benefits apply specifically to the new tax regime.




News posted by

Finance news reporter covering taxation, GST, income tax, business compliance, and economy updates. I simplify complex financial topics into easy-to-understand articles for professionals, taxpayers, and business owners on leading finance and tax platforms.

Comments :


More »

Popular News





CCI Pro



Company
Featured 29 October 2026
Accounts Executive

Synergy Keystone

Chennai

B.Com

View Details
Company
ARTICLESHIP 20 October 2026
CA ARTICLE

AMKN & CO

Noida

CA Inter

View Details
Company
ARTICLESHIP 25 October 2026
Article Intern (CA Articleship)

Arpan Bohra & Co

Hyderabad

CA Inter

View Details
Company
10 October 2026
Accounts Associate Level 1

Abic and Mani Chartered Accountants

Kottayam

B.Com

View Details
Company
Featured ARTICLESHIP 28 October 2026
CA- Inter and Articles

N N V Satish & Co.,

Hyderabad

CA Inter

View Details
Company
30 October 2026
Asst Manager Accounts

Goodwin Pumps India Pvt Ltd

Chengalpattu

CA Inter

View Details
Company
ARTICLESHIP 23 October 2026
CA Articleship / Article Assistant

M N Rao & Associates LLP

Vijayawada

CA Inter

View Details
Company
31 October 2026
Accountants

sankaran and krishnan

New Delhi

B.Com

View Details