How Much Tax on Rs 10 Lakh Salary? Earning a salary of Rs 10 Lakhs? Confused on how much income tax to be paid under the new regime? You are not alone. Everyone seems confused on how income taxes are calculated under the new regime. Most of the tax exemptions and tax deductions you currently enjoy are gone. Want to know more on Tax Planning? We at IndianMoney.com will make it easy for you. Just give us a missed call on 022 6181 6111 to explore our unique Free Advisory Service. IndianMoney.com is not a seller of any financial products. We only provide FREE financial advice/education to ensure that you are not misguided while buying any kind of financial products.
How Much Tax on Rs 10 Lakh Salary? Why All This Confusion? Well, you are a salaried employee earning Rs 10 Lakhs a year and are confused on choosing between the old tax regime and new tax regime.
Use an Income Tax Calculator to calculate taxes in the old and new tax regime. After Standard Deduction of Rs 50,000 and Section 80C tax deduction of Rs 1,37,500 the net taxes paid in the old tax regime is Rs 78,000. This is same as the new tax regime on salary of Rs 10 Lakhs. If you avail higher tax deductions than Rs 1,87,500 its better to stay in the old tax regime. See Also: HRA Tax Calculation Calculate Tax Deductions on Salary of Rs 10 Lakhs List out all the tax deductions and tax exemptions you claim:
Section 80C up to Rs 1.5 Lakhs. HRA tax exemption. Standard Deduction up to Rs 50,000 a year. Section 80D tax deduction up to Rs 25,000 a year for self + family. Section 80E on home loan interest. Section 24 up to Rs 2 Lakhs a year on home loan interest.
If you use most of these tax deductions, stick to the old tax regime. What If You Earn Rs 12.5 Lakhs a Year? Well, if you earn Rs 12.5 Lakhs a year and avail many tax deductions and tax exemptions, stick to the old tax regime. You have to pay tax of Rs 1,30,000 under the new tax regime on salary of Rs 12.5 Lakhs a year. If you avail standard deduction, Section 80C up to Rs 1,50,000 and Section 80D up to Rs 25,000 a year, net tax payable is Rs 1,24,800. Stick to the old tax regime. See Also: Claiming Tax Exemption On Both Home Loan And HRA? Investments Under the OIld Tax Regime If you are investing in ELSS through SIP, continue doing so even if you are shifting to the new tax regime. Save and invest not just to save taxes, but also achieve financial goals.
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