Is New Tax Regime Beneficial?

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Under the

new tax regime

tax is payable at lower slab rates on the income up to Rs. 15 lakh as compared to old regime. … 2.5 lakh till 15 lakhs of total income. If you wish to opt for the new tax regime you have to forgo various tax deductions and exemptions otherwise available under old regime.

Is new tax regime Good or bad?

Important Things to Remember while opting New Tax Regime

The optional tax regime offered under the new budget is a

mixed bag of both good and bad

. While it is beneficial for individuals whose income falls under the slab up to Rs. 15 Lakh, it may not go in your favor if your income falls above the bracket of Rs.

Who will benefit from new tax regime?


Individuals and HUF taxpayers

are eligible to choose a new tax regime from FY 2020-21. From FY 2020-21, you can choose to pay income tax under an optional new tax regime. The new tax regime is available for individuals and HUFs with lower tax rates and zero deductions/exemptions.

What is the pros and cons of new tax regime?


House rent allowances deductions

. Many special allowances will now no longer have deductions such as children education allowance, hostel allowance, uniform allowance and many more. No deductions on allowances to MPs/MLAs. No longer would any deductions be allowed on deductions under section 35AD or 35CCC.

Is new or old tax regime better?

Under the

new tax regime

tax is payable at lower slab rates on the income up to Rs. 15 lakh as compared to old regime. … 2.5 lakh till 15 lakhs of total income. If you wish to opt for the new tax regime you have to forgo various tax deductions and exemptions otherwise available under old regime.

Can I change tax regime every year?

This

regime is optional

and the option can be exercised in every tax year if the taxpayer does not have business or professional income. … However, at the time of filing return of income, one may switch to the old regime.

Which tax regime is better for 20 lakhs?

For a salary ranging between Rs 20 lakhs and Rs 25 lakhs, the applicable tax rate under the new tax regime would be the highest, that is

30%

. Incidentally, this is the same tax slab that your salary would fall under according to the existing tax regime, that is 30%.

What deductions are not allowed in new tax regime?

In the new tax regime, one will not get the deduction available

in respect of EPF

as well as standard deduction of Rs. 50000 for salaried class. These and other deductions such as those available against home loan, insurance premium will in the new tax regime not help you to lower your tax liability.

Which tax regime is better for 10 lakhs?

Annual Income of Rs.10,00,000 (without exemption)
Old Regime


New Regime
Income tax slab Tax Rate Tax Rate Up to Rs.2,50,000 0 0 250001 – 500000 5 5

Is 80D allowed in new tax regime?

the new regime.

All deductions under chapter VIA (like section 80C, 80CCC, 80CCD, 80D, 80DD, 80DDB, 80E, 80G, 80GG, 80GGA, 80GGC etc)

will not be claimable by those opting for the new tax regime

.

What are the disadvantages of tax?

  • Raise earnings for government spending.
  • To promote redistribution of income and wealth.
  • Decrease consumption/production of goods with negative externalities or demerit goods.

How is tax calculated on salary?

Income tax calculation for the Salaried

Income from salary is the

sum of Basic salary + HRA + Special Allowance + Transport Allowance + any other allowance

. Some components of your salary are exempt from tax, such as telephone bills reimbursement, leave travel allowance.

Which tax structure is better traditional or new?

Basically, the higher the investments, and exemptions apart from the standard deduction, the better it is to

stick to the old tax regime

. However, as per the financial minister, a taxpayer with an annual income of Rs. 15 lakhs can save Rs. 78,000 under the new tax regime.

Will old tax regime be discontinued?

The salaried people have right to choose between old tax regime or new tax regime every year but the person with business income cannot go back to the old regime once he opts for new

regime unless you discontinue your business

.

How can I save tax on my new tax regime?

  1. ​Commonly-availed tax-savers. One of the most common deductions available under the Income-tax Act, 1961 is section 80C. …
  2. ​Public Provident Fund (PPF) …
  3. ​ELSS mutual fund schemes. …
  4. ​Insurance plans. …
  5. ​Tax-saving fixed deposits.

Can we claim HRA in new tax regime?

Thus, if you opt for the new income tax regime either in FY 2020-21 or FY 2021-22, then

you will not be able to claim tax-exemption on HRA

.

Ahmed Ali
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Ahmed Ali
Ahmed Ali is a financial analyst with over 15 years of experience in the finance industry. He has worked for major banks and investment firms, and has a wealth of knowledge on investing, real estate, and tax planning. Ahmed is also an advocate for financial literacy and education.