India offers two tax regimes. The Old Regime has higher tax rates but allows deductions under Sections 80C, 80D, HRA, and more. The New Regime (default from FY 2023-24) has lower slab rates but almost no deductions.
Which Regime Should You Choose?
If your total deductions exceed ₹3-4 lakhs, the old regime might still save you more. For salaried individuals with limited deductions, the new regime is almost always better.
Key Changes for FY 2024-25
- Standard deduction increased to ₹75,000 (new regime)
- New regime is the default — you must opt out for old regime
- Section 87A rebate: No tax up to ₹7L taxable income (new regime)
- NPS deduction (80CCD 1B) of ₹50,000 available in both regimes
