New tax rate
The government has increased the income tax exemption limit up to Rs 7 lakh under the new tax regime.
Tax slabs and rates
in new regime
Rs 0-3 lakh: NIL
Rs 3-6 lakh: 9%
Rs 6-9 lakh: 10%
Rs 9-12 lakh: 15%
Rs 12-15 lakh: 20% Above Rs 15 lakh: 30%
Reduction in ITR
processing period
The income tax returns processing period has been reduced by 16 days.
Raising the limit on
leave encashment
The existing limit of Rs 3 lakh for tax exemption on leave encashment has been raised to Rs 25 lakh.
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