{"id":25653,"date":"2026-02-12T08:30:36","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T08:30:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/?post_type=tax&#038;p=25653"},"modified":"2026-02-12T08:30:37","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T08:30:37","slug":"income-tax-slab-fy-2026-27","status":"publish","type":"tax","link":"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/tax\/income-tax-slab-fy-2026-27\/","title":{"rendered":"Income Tax Slab FY 2026-27 Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Before you start your income tax planning for FY 2026-27, it&#8217;s important to be aware of a crucial update: For the financial year 2026-27, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has not made any changes to the existing income tax slabs under the revised tax regime. This means the slab rates will remain the same, but the actual tax impact may vary for each taxpayer due to rebates, standard deductions, and compliance rules. In this article, we will understand the latest income tax slabs, applicable rates, and the real impact of the calculations in a straightforward and easy-to-understand manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/tax\/income-tax-slab-fy-2026-27\/#What_Is_an_Income_Tax_Slab\" title=\"What Is an Income Tax Slab?\">What Is an Income Tax Slab?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/tax\/income-tax-slab-fy-2026-27\/#Tax_System_Comparison\" title=\"Tax System Comparison\">Tax System Comparison<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/tax\/income-tax-slab-fy-2026-27\/#Income_Tax_Slab_for_FY_2026-27_%E2%80%94_New_Tax_Regime\" title=\"Income Tax Slab for FY 2026-27 \u2014 New Tax Regime&nbsp;\">Income Tax Slab for FY 2026-27 \u2014 New Tax Regime&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/tax\/income-tax-slab-fy-2026-27\/#New_Tax_Regime_FY_2026%E2%80%9327_%E2%80%94_Key_Features_Benefits\" title=\"New Tax Regime (FY 2026\u201327) \u2014 Key Features &amp; Benefits\">New Tax Regime (FY 2026\u201327) \u2014 Key Features &amp; Benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/tax\/income-tax-slab-fy-2026-27\/#Old_Tax_Regime_%E2%80%93_Slab_Rates\" title=\"Old Tax Regime &#8211; Slab Rates\">Old Tax Regime &#8211; Slab Rates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/tax\/income-tax-slab-fy-2026-27\/#New_vs_Old_Tax_Regime_Comparison_FY_2026%E2%80%9327\" title=\"New vs Old Tax Regime Comparison (FY 2026\u201327)\">New vs Old Tax Regime Comparison (FY 2026\u201327)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/tax\/income-tax-slab-fy-2026-27\/#Surcharge_Cess_on_Income_Tax_Slab_FY_2026%E2%80%9327\" title=\"Surcharge &amp; Cess on Income Tax Slab FY 2026\u201327\">Surcharge &amp; Cess on Income Tax Slab FY 2026\u201327<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/tax\/income-tax-slab-fy-2026-27\/#Income_Tax_Changes_Effective_from_1_April_2026_%E2%80%93_Budget_2026%E2%80%9327\" title=\"Income Tax Changes Effective from 1 April 2026 &#8211; Budget 2026\u201327\">Income Tax Changes Effective from 1 April 2026 &#8211; Budget 2026\u201327<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/tax\/income-tax-slab-fy-2026-27\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion&nbsp;\">Conclusion&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/tax\/income-tax-slab-fy-2026-27\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-an-income-tax-slab\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_an_Income_Tax_Slab\"><\/span>What Is an Income Tax Slab?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An income tax slab means that your total taxable income is divided into different segments (ranges), and a different tax rate is applied to each segment. This is called a progressive tax system \u2013 meaning that as income increases, the marginal tax rate also increases. The objective is to ensure that lower-income individuals bear a lower tax burden, while higher-income groups pay proportionally more tax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tax-system-comparison\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tax_System_Comparison\"><\/span>Tax System Comparison<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><thead><tr><th>Tax System Type<\/th><th>How it works<\/th><th>The situation in India<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Slab-based Tax<\/td><td>Different tax rates apply to different income ranges.<\/td><td>Applicable to Individuals\/HUF<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Flat Tax<\/td><td>A single rate applies to the entire taxable income.<\/td><td>Not applicable to individual tax.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Special Rate Tax<\/td><td>A different fixed rate applies to certain income levels.<\/td><td>Capital gains, lottery, crypto etc.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-income-tax-slab-for-fy-2026-27-new-tax-regime-nbsp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Income_Tax_Slab_for_FY_2026-27_%E2%80%94_New_Tax_Regime\"><\/span>Income Tax Slab for FY 2026-27 \u2014 New Tax Regime&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><thead><tr><th>Taxable Income (\u20b9)<\/th><th>Tax Rate<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Up to \u20b94,00,000<\/td><td>Nil<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u20b94,00,001 \u2013 \u20b98,00,000<\/td><td>5%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u20b98,00,001 \u2013 \u20b912,00,000<\/td><td>10%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u20b912,00,001 \u2013 \u20b916,00,000<\/td><td>15%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u20b916,00,001 \u2013 \u20b920,00,000<\/td><td>20%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u20b920,00,001 \u2013 \u20b924,00,000<\/td><td>25%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Above \u20b924,00,000<\/td><td>30%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The tax slab structure has not been changed in Budget 2026, but emphasis has been placed on keeping the new tax regime simple and compliance-friendly. This regime is now the default option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-new-tax-regime-fy-2026-27-key-features-amp-benefits\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New_Tax_Regime_FY_2026%E2%80%9327_%E2%80%94_Key_Features_Benefits\"><\/span>New Tax Regime (FY 2026\u201327) \u2014 Key Features &amp; Benefits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The new tax regime for FY 2026\u201327 includes a slab structure along with some practical features that directly benefit salaried and pensioner taxpayers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>What are the rules?<\/th><th>Practical Benefit<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Section 87A Rebate<\/td><td>A rebate of up to \u20b960,000 is available on taxable income up to \u20b912,00,000.<\/td><td>Effectively, the tax on income up to \u20b912 lakh can be zero.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Standard Deduction<\/td><td>\u20b975,000 for salaried employees and pensioners.<\/td><td>For salaried individuals, the effective tax-free level can reach up to \u20b912.75 lakh.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Marginal Relief<\/td><td>Available for incomes slightly above \u20b912 lakh.<\/td><td>Relief from a sudden tax jump when income increases slightly.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Surcharge Cap<\/td><td>Under the new regime, the maximum surcharge is 25% (for income above \u20b92 crore).<\/td><td>Lower surcharge cap for high-income taxpayers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Uniform Slabs<\/td><td>The same slab rates apply to all age groups.<\/td><td>There is no separate tax slab or confusion for senior\/super senior citizens.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-old-tax-regime-slab-rates\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Old_Tax_Regime_%E2%80%93_Slab_Rates\"><\/span>Old Tax Regime &#8211; Slab Rates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Old Tax Regime continues in FY 2026\u201327, and there have been no changes to the slab rates. A key feature of this regime is that the slab limits vary depending on the taxpayer&#8217;s age, and several deductions and exemptions can be claimed. If an individual has significant deductions such as those under Section 80C, HRA, and home loan interest, the old regime can prove beneficial in many cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-old-regime-slabs-individuals-lt-60-years-nri-huf\">Old Regime Slabs &#8211; Individuals (&lt; 60 years), NRI, HUF<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><thead><tr><th>Taxable Income (\u20b9)<\/th><th>Tax Rate<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Up to \u20b92,50,000<\/td><td>Nil<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u20b92,50,001 \u2013 \u20b95,00,000<\/td><td>5%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u20b95,00,001 \u2013 \u20b910,00,000<\/td><td>20%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Above \u20b910,00,000<\/td><td>30%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-old-regime-slabs-senior-citizens-60-79-years\">Old Regime Slabs &#8211; Senior Citizens (60\u201379 years)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><thead><tr><th>Taxable Income (\u20b9)<\/th><th>Tax Rate<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Up to \u20b93,00,000<\/td><td>Nil<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u20b93,00,001 \u2013 \u20b95,00,000<\/td><td>5%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u20b95,00,001 \u2013 \u20b910,00,000<\/td><td>20%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Above \u20b910,00,000<\/td><td>30%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-old-regime-slabs-super-senior-citizens-80-years-or-older\">Old Regime Slabs &#8211; Super Senior Citizens (80 years or older)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><thead><tr><th>Taxable Income (\u20b9)<\/th><th>Tax Rate<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Up to \u20b95,00,000<\/td><td>Nil<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u20b95,00,001 \u2013 \u20b910,00,000<\/td><td>20%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Above \u20b910,00,000<\/td><td>30%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-old-tax-regime-main-benefits-deduction-based-system\">Old Tax Regime &#8211; Main Benefits (Deduction Based System)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><thead><tr><th>Benefit<\/th><th>Limit \/ Rule<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Standard Deduction<\/td><td>\u20b950,000 (salaried &amp; pensioners)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 87A Rebate<\/td><td>\u20b912,500 (for income up to \u20b95 lakh)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 80C<\/td><td>Up to \u20b91.5 lakh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 80D<\/td><td>Health insurance deduction<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HRA \/ LTA<\/td><td>Allowed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Home Loan Interest (Sec 24)<\/td><td>Up to \u20b92 lakh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Education Loan (80E)<\/td><td>Interest deduction<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-new-vs-old-tax-regime-comparison-fy-2026-27\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New_vs_Old_Tax_Regime_Comparison_FY_2026%E2%80%9327\"><\/span>New vs Old Tax Regime Comparison (FY 2026\u201327)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Taxpayers have two options available in FY 2026\u201327: the New Tax Regime and the Old Tax Regime. Choosing the right regime directly impacts your final tax bill. The new regime offers lower slab rates and a higher rebate, but deductions are limited. The old regime has comparatively higher rates, but a longer list of deductions and exemptions is available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-old-vs-new-tax-regime\">Old vs New Tax Regime<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><thead><tr><th>Parameter<\/th><th>New Tax Regime<\/th><th>Old Tax Regime<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Tax Slabs Structure<\/td><td>More slabs, gradual rate increase<\/td><td>Fewer slabs, rapid rate increase.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Basic Exemption Limit<\/td><td>\u20b94,00,000 (same for all age groups)<\/td><td>Age-based &#8211; \u20b92.5L \/ \u20b93L \/ \u20b95L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Standard Deduction<\/td><td>\u20b975,000 (salaried &amp; pensioners)<\/td><td>\u20b950,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 87A Rebate<\/td><td>\u20b960,000 (up to \u20b912L income)<\/td><td>\u20b912,500 (income up to \u20b95 lakh)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 80C Deduction<\/td><td>Not allowed<\/td><td>Up to \u20b91.5L is allowed.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 80D (Health Insurance)<\/td><td>Not allowed<\/td><td>Allowed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HRA Exemption<\/td><td>Not allowed<\/td><td>Allowed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>LTA Exemption<\/td><td>Not allowed<\/td><td>Allowed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Home Loan Interest (Sec 24)<\/td><td>Not allowed<\/td><td>Up to \u20b92L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Education Loan Interest (80E)<\/td><td>Not allowed<\/td><td>Allowed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Other Chapter VI-A Deductions<\/td><td>Mostly not allowed<\/td><td>Widely allowed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maximum Surcharge Rate<\/td><td>25% (high income cases)<\/td><td>37% (high income cases)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Marginal Relief<\/td><td>Available (\u20b912L crossing cases)<\/td><td>Available (high surcharge bands)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Slab by Age<\/td><td>Same for all<\/td><td>Age-wise different<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Documentation Need<\/td><td>Low<\/td><td>High (proof required)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Filing Complexity<\/td><td>Simple<\/td><td>Detailed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Default Option<\/td><td>Yes (AY 2024-25 onward)<\/td><td>Detailed<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-surcharge-amp-cess-on-income-tax-slab-fy-2026-27\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Surcharge_Cess_on_Income_Tax_Slab_FY_2026%E2%80%9327\"><\/span>Surcharge &amp; Cess on Income Tax Slab FY 2026\u201327<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even after calculating tax based on the income tax slabs, the final payable tax doesn&#8217;t end there. High-income taxpayers are subject to a surcharge, and a 4% Health and Education Cess is added to the tax liability of all taxpayers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-surcharge-rates-nbsp\">Surcharge Rates&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><thead><tr><th>Total Income (\u20b9)<\/th><th>Surcharge Rate (New Regime)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Up to \u20b950 lakh<\/td><td>No surcharge<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u20b950 lakh \u2013 \u20b91 crore<\/td><td>10%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u20b91 crore \u2013 \u20b92 crore<\/td><td>15%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u20b92 crore \u2013 \u20b95 crore<\/td><td>25%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Above \u20b95 crore<\/td><td>25% (capped in new regime)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-new-vs-old-regime-maximum-surcharge-comparison\">New vs Old Regime &#8211; Maximum Surcharge Comparison<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><thead><tr><th>Maximum Surcharge Rate<\/th><th>Maximum Surcharge Rate<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>New Tax Regime<\/td><td>25%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Old Tax Regime<\/td><td>37%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-income-tax-changes-effective-from-1-april-2026-budget-2026-27\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Income_Tax_Changes_Effective_from_1_April_2026_%E2%80%93_Budget_2026%E2%80%9327\"><\/span>Income Tax Changes Effective from 1 April 2026 &#8211; Budget 2026\u201327<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-1-new-tax-regime-continues\">1. New Tax Regime Continues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><thead><tr><th>Rule<\/th><th>Updated Position (From 1 April 2026)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>New tax regime<\/td><td>Continue &amp; strengthened<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tax-free income (new regime)<\/td><td>Effective zero tax up to \u20b912,00,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Salaried effective zero level<\/td><td>\u20b912.75 lakh (after a standard deduction of \u20b975,000)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Slab rates<\/td><td>No change announced<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Objective<\/td><td>Stability + simplicity<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-2-section-87a-rebate-continued-relief\">2. Section 87A Rebate &#8211; Continued Relief<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><thead><tr><th>Provision<\/th><th>Updated Rule<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Section 87A rebate<\/td><td>Continue<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maximum rebate<\/td><td>\u20b960,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Eligible income<\/td><td>Up to \u20b912 lakh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Result<\/td><td>Zero tax liability possible<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-3-standard-deduction-amp-senior-citizen-relief\">3. Standard Deduction &amp; Senior Citizen Relief<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Deduction Rule<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Salaried \/ Pensioners<\/td><td>\u20b975,000 standard deduction continue<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Senior citizen deduction limit<\/td><td>\u20b950,000&nbsp; \u20b91,00,000 increased<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Impact<\/td><td>Lower taxable income<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-3-nbsp-interest-income-exemptions-continue\">3.&nbsp; Interest Income Exemptions &#8211; Continue<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><thead><tr><th>Section<\/th><th>Limit<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Section 80TTA<\/td><td>\u20b950,000 (individuals)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 80TTA<\/td><td>\u20b91,00,000 (senior citizens)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Applies to<\/td><td>Interest income<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-4-compliance-simplification-new-tax-framework\">4.<strong> <\/strong>Compliance Simplification &#8211; New Tax Framework<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><thead><tr><th>Area<\/th><th>Change<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>New Income Tax Act<\/td><td>Income Tax Act 2025 applicable from 1 April 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rules<\/td><td>Draft Income Tax Rules 2026 introduced<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total rules<\/td><td>511 &#8211; 333<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total forms<\/td><td>399 &#8211; 190<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Form design<\/td><td>Simplified &amp; user-friendly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Goal<\/td><td>Easy filing &amp; less confusion<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-5-filing-amp-procedure-relaxations\">5. Filing &amp; Procedure Relaxations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><thead><tr><th>Compliance Area<\/th><th>Update<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>ITR filing last date<\/td><td>ITR-1\/2: 31 July<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Non-audit business\/trust<\/td><td>31 August<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Revised return<\/td><td>Allowed till 31 March<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>15G\/15H filing<\/td><td>Depository route allowed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lower\/Nil TDS certificate<\/td><td>Online process<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-6-tds-tcs-rationalisation\">6. TDS \/ TCS Rationalisation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><thead><tr><th>Area<\/th><th>New Rule<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Foreign travel TCS<\/td><td>Reduced to 2%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>LRS education\/medical TCS<\/td><td>Reduced to 2%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Certain TDS\/TCS rules<\/td><td>Rationalised<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-7-special-exemptions-introduced\">7. Special Exemptions Introduced<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Tax Treatment<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>MACT compensation interest<\/td><td>Fully exempt<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Disability pension (forces)<\/td><td>Exempt<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Land acquisition (RFCTLARR)<\/td><td>Exempt<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-8-capital-market-amp-investment-tax-changes\">8. Capital Market &amp; Investment Tax Changes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><thead><tr><th>Area<\/th><th>Update<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Share buyback<\/td><td>Taxed as capital gains<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>STT &#8211; Futures<\/td><td>0.02% &#8211; 0.05%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>STT &#8211; Options<\/td><td>0.15%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SGB exemption<\/td><td>Only if held till maturity &amp; original issue<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion-nbsp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The tax structure for FY 2026-27 is stable, but who will actually benefit depends entirely on your income pattern and deductions. The new regime is simpler, while the old regime might still be useful for those with significant deductions. Choosing a regime without comparing them could be a mistake. Calculating your tax liability before the end of the financial year is the smartest move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay ahead in the market with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/\">Pocketful<\/a>! Get daily financial updates, zero brokerage on delivery, and powerful advanced tools for F&amp;O trading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">S.NO.<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Check Out These Interesting Posts You Might Enjoy!<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/personal-finance\/union-budget-2026\/\">Union Budget 2026 Highlights: Key Announcements, Tax, Capex &amp; Sectors<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/personal-finance\/union-budget-2026-expectations\/\">Union Budget 2026 Expectations: Tax Relief, Sector Boosts &amp; Market Impact<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">3<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/personal-finance\/what-is-fiscal-deficit\/\">Fiscal Deficit Explained: Meaning, Formula, Causes &amp; Impact | Budget 2026\u201327<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">4<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/government-bonds-in-india\/\">Government Bonds India \u2013 Types, Advantages, and Disadvantages of Government Bonds<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">5<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/best-gold-investment-schemes-in-india\/\">Best Gold Investment Schemes in India<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">6<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/budget-2024-tax-slabs-middle-class-benefits\/\">Budget 2024-25: How Will New Tax Slabs Benefit The Middle Class?<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"saswp-faq-block-section\"><ol style=\"list-style-type:none\"><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\">Did the Income Tax Slabs change in FY 2026\u201327?<\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">No, there have been no changes to the slab rates under the revised new tax regime.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\">Is income up to \u20b912 lakh truly tax-free?<\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">Yes, due to the rebate under the new regime, the effective tax on taxable income up to \u20b912 lakh can be zero.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\">What is the standard deduction in the new tax regime?<\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">A standard deduction of \u20b975,000 is available for salaried and pensioned individuals.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\">Can I still choose the old tax regime?<\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">Yes, the option is available. 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