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Income tax, GST, TDS — explained simply
New regime slabs for FY 2026-27 are 0% up to ₹4 lakh, 5% from ₹4–8 lakh, and 30% above ₹24 lakh — with no tax up to ₹12 lakh under Rebate 87A. Every section, slab, and rule in the Income Tax Act 2025 explained in plain English.
New regime slabs · FY 2026-27
Section 202 · effective 1 April 2026
| Income range | Rate | Tax on slab top |
|---|---|---|
| Up to ₹4 lakh | Nil | No tax |
| ₹4–8 lakh | 5% | ₹20,000 |
| ₹8–12 lakh | 10% | ₹60,000 |
| ₹12–16 lakh | 15% | ₹1,20,000 |
| ₹16–20 lakh | 20% | ₹2,00,000 |
| ₹20–24 lakh | 25% | ₹3,00,000 |
| Above ₹24 lakh | 30% | 30% of excess |
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