{"id":16932,"date":"2023-12-27T16:40:09","date_gmt":"2023-12-27T11:10:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zerodha.com\/varsity\/?p=16932"},"modified":"2023-12-27T16:40:09","modified_gmt":"2023-12-27T11:10:09","slug":"old-vs-new-tax-regime-which-one-is-better-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zerodha.com\/varsity\/old-vs-new-tax-regime-which-one-is-better-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Old vs New tax regime: Which one is better for you?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are salaried, you will encounter this question at least thrice a year: &#8220;Old or New tax regime: which one is more beneficial for you?&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Firstly, at the beginning of a financial year, when the HR (human resources) department in the company asks you to declare your investments. Secondly, towards the end of the year, when the same HR comes back with an email requesting you to submit the investment proofs. Lastly, when you have to file your income tax return.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zerodha.com\/varsity\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Group-832.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16934 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/zerodha.com\/varsity\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Group-832-1024x727.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zerodha.com\/varsity\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Group-832-1024x727.png 1024w, https:\/\/zerodha.com\/varsity\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Group-832-300x213.png 300w, https:\/\/zerodha.com\/varsity\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Group-832-768x545.png 768w, https:\/\/zerodha.com\/varsity\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Group-832-1536x1090.png 1536w, https:\/\/zerodha.com\/varsity\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Group-832.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For starters, in the year 2020, the government introduced a new tax regime under which taxpayers can choose to pay tax at lower rates. However, the twist is that he\/she has to forego most of the deductions and exemptions that would have lowered the taxable income.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can check the tax rates under both regimes <a href=\"https:\/\/incometaxindia.gov.in\/charts%20%20tables\/tax%20rates.htm\">here<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, taxpayers now have the option to choose between:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lower tax rate on higher taxable income under the new regime or<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A higher tax rate on lower taxable income under the old regime.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The government introduced this system to make the life of the taxpayer easier when filing tax returns, without worrying much about different sections of the Income Tax Act that govern deductions and exemptions. The idea is to phase out the old tax regime entirely and transition to a simpler new tax regime.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But until then, we need to decide which one is better by comparing the tax outgo between the old and the new tax regime. Starting from this financial year (FY23-24), the new income tax regime is set to become the default regime if you don\u2019t opt for any. However, individual taxpayers (without any business income) have the option to switch from one tax regime to another every year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The income tax department has come up with a calculator that tells us which tax regime is better. In this blog, we will delve into how salaried individuals can use this tax calculator and the key points to note.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Comparison<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can access the said income tax calculator <a href=\"https:\/\/eportal.incometax.gov.in\/iec\/foservices\/#\/TaxCalc\/calculator\">here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you open the link, you will see the following page where you need to input a few basic details &#8211; assessment year, age, residential status and taxpayer category.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the financial year FY 23-24, the relevant assessment year is AY 24-25.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zerodha.com\/varsity\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Comparision.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16927 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/zerodha.com\/varsity\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Comparision.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1491\" height=\"730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zerodha.com\/varsity\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Comparision.png 1491w, https:\/\/zerodha.com\/varsity\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Comparision-300x147.png 300w, https:\/\/zerodha.com\/varsity\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Comparision-1024x501.png 1024w, https:\/\/zerodha.com\/varsity\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Comparision-768x376.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1491px) 100vw, 1491px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you fill in the &#8216;total annual income&#8217; and &#8216;total deductions&#8217; boxes, you will see the comparison of tax amounts between the old and new tax regimes on the right-hand side. As shown in the image, when you fill in income and deduction boxes with, say, &#8216;Rs 11.5 lakh&#8217; and &#8216;Rs 2.5 lakh&#8217; respectively, the output is \u2018you will save Rs 13,000 if you opt for the old tax regime\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What is total annual income?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you learn what comprises total annual income, remember this: Every salaried individual is eligible for a standard deduction of Rs 50,000 per annum. So, if your total annual income is Rs 12 lakh, you need to input Rs 11,50,000 (Rs 12 lakh \u2013 Rs 50,000) in the &#8216;total income&#8217; cell.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regarding the definition of annual income, every penny you earn in a financial year that is chargeable to tax at your income slab rate should be considered. Let\u2019s start with the salary income.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take &#8216;gross salary&#8217; per annum. This includes income you receive from your company before deductions such as tax and contributions to the provident fund.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where to find this number? If you are reading this blog after the financial year ends, you can check this number in Form 16 that the company gives you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If not, check your latest pay slip. You will most likely find &#8216;gross earnings&#8217; on the left side of the table.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider the fixed component in the &#8216;gross earnings&#8217; that you would receive every month irrespective of your performance or the company\u2019s. Now, multiply that amount by 12 to get the annual gross income. To that, add one-time\/periodical incentives like bonuses that depend on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">performance and other allowances you received or expect to receive in that financial year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zerodha.com\/varsity\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Payslip-sample.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16928 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/zerodha.com\/varsity\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Payslip-sample.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"984\" height=\"523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zerodha.com\/varsity\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Payslip-sample.jpg 984w, https:\/\/zerodha.com\/varsity\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Payslip-sample-300x159.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zerodha.com\/varsity\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Payslip-sample-768x408.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 984px) 100vw, 984px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This gives the annual salary income.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, if you have or expect to have any other income chargeable to tax at the income slab rate, such as &#8211;\u00a0 rental income (after municipal taxes, interest on a home loan, and a standard deduction of 30%), interest on fixed deposits, or short-term capital gains on physical gold or property &#8211; in that case, that amount needs to be added to the &#8216;total income&#8217; as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In summary, you need to add your salary income, rental income (after deductions), income from other sources, and any other income on which tax is chargeable at the slab rate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, the old or new tax regime you choose when filing your return decides your tax liability for the year. For the financial year 2023-2024, the deadline to file the return for individuals would be July 31st, 2024.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By then, you will have Form 16 to figure out salary income and an annual information statement (AIS from the tax dept.) to get a clear idea of the total income earned.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What about deductions?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the \u2018Deductions\u2019 box, you need to enter all the exemptions and deductions available in the old tax regime but not in the new tax regime. This includes exemptions on HRA (House Rent Allowance), leave travel allowance, and deductions for the payment of professional tax.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, it covers Section 80C deductions, which encompass investments in tax-saving instruments like provident funds, equity-linked mutual funds, payment of life insurance premiums, repayment of a housing loan, additional contributions to NPS (National Pension Scheme), deduction under Section 80D for health insurance, donations under Section 80G, and payment of interest on a loan for higher education under Section 80E, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure that the amount of deductions and exemptions you enter are within the permissible limits as per the law. For example, Section 80C deductions have a limit of Rs 1.5 lakh per annum.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you provide both the &#8216;total annual income&#8217; and &#8216;total deductions&#8217; figures, the calculator lets you know which tax regime is more beneficial for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those earning less than 7.5 lakh per annum, tax under the new tax regime is zero. For those earning more than Rs 5 crore per annum, the new tax regime is better because the surcharge has been slashed from 37% to 25% from this year on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a possibility that we might initially consider one tax regime to be beneficial but later change our minds and choose another. After all, we will have a clear idea of our total income only after the end of the year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thus, the regime you choose at the time of investment declaration in your company is not final. HR seeks this information only to decide how much TDS (tax deducted at source) to deduct from your monthly salary.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Say, you opted for a \u2018new tax regime\u2019 for FY 23-24 and did not submit any investment proofs to your company. When filing IT return for the year, if you realize that opting \u2018old tax regime\u2019 will save you a few bucks, you can go ahead with this option and claim deductions and exemptions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But remember, there is a higher possibility of the income tax department sending you a notice in this case to submit your investment proofs. Nothing to worry! Just a reminder to document and save your investment proofs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are salaried, you will encounter this question at least thrice a year: &#8220;Old or New tax regime: which one is more beneficial for you?&#8221; Firstly, at the beginning of a financial year,  .. <\/p>","protected":false},"author":113846,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[927,1042,1],"tags":[1044,1047,1046,648,1045,1043,1048],"class_list":["post-16932","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-personal-finance","category-taxation","category-uncategorized","tag-ay-24-25","tag-deductions","tag-exemptions","tag-income-tax","tag-income-tax-return","tag-old-or-new-tax-regime","tag-save-taxes"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Old vs New tax regime: Which one is better for you? &#8211;<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/zerodha.com\/varsity\/old-vs-new-tax-regime-which-one-is-better-for-you\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Old vs New tax regime: Which one is better for you? &#8211;\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"If you are salaried, you will encounter this question at least thrice a year: &#8220;Old or New tax regime: which one is more beneficial for you?&#8221; Firstly, at the beginning of a financial year, when the HR (human resources) department in the company asks you to declare your investments. 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