Income Tax FY 2026-27 (AY 2027-28)

New Tax Regime (Default)

Tax Slabs
Income Range (₹)Tax Rate
Up to 4,00,000Nil
4,00,001 – 8,00,0005%
8,00,001 – 12,00,00010%
12,00,001 – 16,00,00015%
16,00,001 – 20,00,00020%
20,00,001 – 24,00,00025%
Above 24,00,00030%

Old Tax Regime

Tax Slabs
CategoryIncome Range (₹)Tax Rate
Individuals (<60 yrs)Up to 2,50,000Nil
2,50,001 – 5,00,0005%
5,00,001 – 10,00,00020%
Above 10,00,00030%
Senior Citizens (60–79 yrs)Up to 3,00,000Nil
3,00,001 – 5,00,0005%
5,00,001 – 10,00,00020%
Above 10,00,00030%
Super Senior Citizens (80+ yrs)Up to 5,00,000Nil
5,00,001 – 10,00,00020%
Above 10,00,00030%
Standard Deduction Comparison FY 2026-27 Standard Deduction Comparison FY 2026-27

Standard Deduction Comparison (FY 2026-27)

Regime Standard Deduction (₹) Details
New Tax Regime 75,000 Available to salaried individuals and pensioners. One of the few deductions permitted under Section 115BAC. Extends the effective tax-free threshold to Rs12.75 lakh when combined with the Section 87A rebate.
Old Tax Regime 50,000 Available to salaried individuals and pensioners. In addition, taxpayers can claim other deductions like 80C (PF, LIC, ELSS), 80D (medical insurance), HRA, LTA, etc.