Income Tax Slab for the Financial Year 2019-2020 (Annual Year 2020-2021) for Individuals

The income tax slab is a table that shows the threshold limit beyond which a specific tax rate is applicable and various deductions are made as per the applicable rate. As per the union budget below are the various slabs for Individuals according to which income tax is assessed in various categories.

Income tax slabs for resident Individual below 60 years of age

Taxable income slabs           Income tax rates and cess

Up to Rs 2.5 lakh                      Nil

Rs 2,50,001 to Rs 5,00,000      5% of (Total income minus Rs 2,50,000) + 4%  

                                              cess

Rs 5,00,001 to Rs 10,00,000    Rs 12,500 + 20% of (Total income minus Rs 

                                              5,00,000) + 4% cess

Rs 10,00,001 and above          Rs 1,12,500 + 30% of (Total income minus Rs 

                                             10,00,000) + 4% cess

Additional Components

1. Surcharge: In case income is more than ₹ 50 lakhs and less than ₹ 1 crore, the surcharge is applicable at a rate of 10% of the income tax. For income, more than ₹ 1 crore, a surcharge of 15% is applicable on income tax on the amount exceeding ₹ 1 crore.
2. Health and Education Cess: “Education Cess” and “Secondary and Higher Education Cess” will be replaced by “Health and Education Cess” at the rate of 4%, on the amount of tax computed, inclusive of surcharge.
3. The interim budget 2019 has provisioned to provide a full tax rebate to individuals having a net taxable income (income adjusted after eligible tax deductions) upto Rs 5lakhs. It means that the maximum tax rebate provided under section 87A has been increased from Rs. 2,500 to Rs. 12,500. Individuals having net taxable income upto Rs. 5lakhs can claim the tax rebate under 87A and thus effectively pay zero tax.

Eligibility Criteria for Claiming Tax Rebate Under Section 87A

In order to claim tax rebate under section 87A, you should be meeting the following conditions:

• You must be a Resident Individual. The rebate can only be claimed by the taxpaying individuals. It cannot be claimed by HUF, firms or companies.
• Your net taxable income for FY 2019-20 (income after deductions) should not be more than Rs. 5 lakh.
• The maximum rebate that can be availed under section 87A is Rs. 12,500. It means that if the total tax payable is less than or equal to RS. 12,500, full tax rebate can be claimed.

Income tax slabs for resident individual between 60 and 80 years of age (Senior Citizen)

Taxable income slabs	Income tax rates and cess

Up to Rs 3 lakh                                Nil
Rs 3,00,001 to Rs 5,00,000     5% of (Total income minus Rs 3,00,000) +  
                                                    4% cess
Rs 5,00,001 to Rs 10,00,000     Rs 10,000 + 20% of (Total income minus  
                                                    Rs 5,00,000) + 4% cess
Rs 10,00,001 and above                Rs 1,10,000 + 30% of (Total income minus 
                                                    Rs 10,00,000) + 4% cess

Income tax slabs for resident individual above 80 years of age (Super Senior Citizen)

Taxable income slabs      Income tax rates and cess

Up to Rs 5 lakh                                Nil
Rs 5,00,001 to Rs 10,00,000            20% of (Total income minus Rs 
                                                     5,00,000) + 4% cess
Rs 10,00,001 and above                  Rs 1,00,000 + 30% of (Total income 
                                                     minus Rs 10,00,000) + 4% cess

Source and for other details :

 https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/calculators/income-tax-calculator

 https://www.paisabazaar.com/tax/income-tax-slab/

Budget 2018 proposes tax, other benefits for senior citizens

Budget 2018 proposes several tax benefits for the senior citizens. These include: increase in tax exemption limit for interest income from banks and post offices from Rs 10,000 to Rs 50,000 and increase in tax break on health insurance and medical expenditure under sections 80D and 80DDB. 

Both these would give a big relief to this category of tax payers as most senior citizens derive most of their income from bank FDs and post office schemes. 

Relief to Senior Citizens proposed:-

• Exemption of interest income on deposits with banks and post offices to be increased from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 50,000.
• TDS not required to be deducted under section 194A. Benefit also available for interest from all fixed deposit schemes and recurring deposit schemes.
• Hike in deduction limit for health insurance premium and/ or medical expenditure from Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 50,000 under section 80D.
• Increase in deduction limit for medical expenditure for certain critical illness from Rs. 60,000 (in case of senior citizens) and from Rs. 80,000 (in case of very senior citizens) to Rs. 1 lakh for all senior citizens, under section 80DDB.

• Proposed to extend Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana up to March, 2020. Current investment limit proposed to be increased to Rs. 15 lakh from the existing limit of Rs. 7.5 lakh per senior citizen.
• Standard deduction of Rs 40,000 for pensioners


The increase in tax exemption limit for interest income for senior citizens will be a big relief as this category derives most of its income from bank FDs and post office schemes. The increase in tax breaks for insurance and medical expenditure is also beneficial. 

Currently, the interest earned on a savings account, whether held with a bank (nationalised or co-operative) or post office, is allowed as deduction for a maximum of up to Rs 10,000 a year under section 80TTA. of the Income-tax Act was introduced for the first time in the financial year 2013-14. 

There had been expectations that the budget would increase the deduction limit under section 80TTA or expand the scope to include interest from bank fixed deposits under its ambit. 

Source:https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/tax/budget-2018-proposes-tax-other-benefits-for-senior-citizens-rs-50000-interest-income-exempted/articleshow/62458343.cms

Details of Deductions eligible for Tax Benefits for IT Payers in India

The details of various deductions eligible for Tax benefits for IT Payers in India are given below:

Section 80c

Under Section 80C, the maximum tax exemption limit is Rs 1.5 Lakhs per annum. 

The various investments that can be claimed as tax deductions under section 80c are listed below;

PPF (Public Provident Fund)

EPF (Employees’ Provident Fund)5 years

Bank or Post office Tax saving Deposits

National Savings Certificates (NSC)

ELSS Mutual Funds (Equity Linked Saving Schemes)

Children’s Tuition Fees Life Insurance. 

 

       

Premium Sukanya Samriddhi Account.         

Deposit Scheme SCSS (Post office Senior Citizen Savings Scheme)

Repayment of Home Loan (Principal only)

National Pension System NABARD rural Bonds

Stamp duty charges for purchase of a new house

Section 80CCC

Contributions made towards Annuity plans available with any of the Life Insurance Companies for receiving pension from the fund can be considered for tax benefit. 

The maximum Tax deduction allowed under this section is Rs 1.5 Lakhs.

Section 80CCD

Employees can contribute to National Pension Scheme (NPS). 

The maximum contributions can be up to 10% of the salary (Basic+DA) for salaried or gross income in case of self employed. 

From 2017-18 and additional tax deduction of up to Rs 50,000 u/s 80CCD (1b) is allowed for excess employee contributions and this is over and above the limit of Rs 1.5 Lakhs.

The definition of Salary is ‘Basic + Dearness Allowance + any other bonus’. 

If the employer also contributes to Pension Scheme, the entire employer contribution (maximum 10% of the salary) can be claimed as a tax deduction under Section 80CCD (2). 

This is over and above the limit of Rs.1.5 Lakhs.

It is to be kindly noted that the total deductions under sections 80C, 80CCD (1) and 80CCC put together cannot exceed Rs 1,50,000 for the financial year 2017-18.

Section 80DD

Up to Rs 75,000 can be claimed for spending on medical treatments of your dependents (spouse, parents, children or siblings) who have 40% disability. 

The upto Rs 1.25 lakhs can be deducted in case of severe disability (80%).

Section 80DDB

Any individual below the age of 60 years can claim upto Rs 40,000 for the treatment of certain specified critical diseases. 

This can also be claimed for his/her dependents.

Senior Citizens (above 60 years) can claim upto Rs 60,000 and very Senior Citizens (above 80 years) can claim Rs 80,000 under this section.

It is mandatory for an individual to obtain a Medical Certificate from a specialist doctor in a Hospital, to claim Tax deductions under Section 80DDB

Section 80U

This section is similar to Section 80DD but here the Tax deduction is permitted for the employee himself who is physically or mentally challenged.

Section 80D

Upto Rs. 30,000 can be deducted towards the medical insurance premium for senior citizens (above 60 years) and upto Rs. 25,000 can be deducted towards medical insurance of self and dependents (spouse & children).

Additionally, a deduction of up to Rs. 25,000 towards medical insurance premium of parents (father/mother/both) is available. If both the parents (Father & Mother) are senior citizens, then the deduction allowed is up to Rs. 30, 000.

Section 24 

Income Tax Benefit for Interest paid on Home Loan

Income tax benefit on payment of Interest paid on home loan is allowed for deduction under Section 24. 

The maximum deduction allowed under this Section for a self-occupied house property is upto Rs. 2 Lakhs.

In case, the home Loan has been taken for the property which is not self-occupied, there is no maximum limit prescribed and the entire interest paid is fully exempted.

( It has been clarified by one of my friends that  regarding Sec.24, if the house property  is let out , the loss from house property that can be deducted from taxable income is pegged to Rs.2-00 lakhs from current FY onwards.  Remaining  un adjusted    loss can be carried   forward. Thus the entire interest paid is not exempted in the same year.)

If the taxpayer has availed a home loan for repair works or reconstruction, a maximum deduction of upto Rs 30,000 per financial year is permitted.

Section 80EE

In Budget 2017-2018, a new proposal has been made in which, first time home buyers are eligible for an additional tax deduction of up to Rs 50,000 on home loan interest payments under section 80EE. 

For claiming tax deductions under this new section 80EE, the following criteria have to be met.

The home loan should have been availed or sanctioned in FY 2017-2018.

The Loan amount should be less than Rs 35 Lakhs. The value of the home should not be more than Rs 50 Lakhs. The buyer should not possess any other residential house under his/her name.

Section 80 TTA

Under this section 80TTA, upto Rs. 10,000 from the total gross income can be claimed towards income generated from interest on savings account deposits with a bank or post office or co-operative society. 

This deduction cannot be claimed on income generated from interest on fixed deposits.

Section 80GG

As per the budget 2017, the permissible tax deduction under 80GG has been raised from Rs 24,000 p.a to Rs 60,000 p.a. 

80GG is applicable only for those individuals who do not receive HRA from employer and do not possess a residential property.

The maximum tax deduction will be limited to the least of the following criteria;

Rent paid minus 10 percent of the total incomeRs 5000 per month25 % of the total income

Section 80G

Contributions made to charitable institutions and certain relief funds are claimed as a deduction under Section 80G. 

This deduction can be claimed only when the contribution is made through cheque or draft. In case of cash contribution, a maximum of Rs 10,000 is allowed as deduction. Contributions such as clothes, food material, medicines, etc are not eligible for deduction under section 80G.

Section 87A Rebate

From 2017-2018, if the taxable income of a Taxpayer after various permissible income tax deductions, is below Rs 5 lakhs, he/she is eligible for upto Rs 2,500 on Tax payable as tax rebate under this section. 

In case, if the tax payable is less than Rs 2,500 for FY 2017-18, the rebate will be restricted to actual income tax payable only.

Section 80E

Interest paid towards your education loan can be claimed under Section 80E as a tax deduction. 

This loan should have been ideally availed by you, your spouse or children or by a student whom you are the legal guardian, for higher education purposes. 

Only interest paid can be claimed and not the principal.

Under section 80E, there is no specific limit on the amount of interest claimed as deduction. 

The deduction can be claimed for a maximum of 8 years or until the interest is fully repaid, whichever is earlier.

Section 80GGC

A taxpayer can claim deduction for the amount that he/she has contributed to a political party or an electoral trust formed to oversee the election process. 

The contributions made in cash are not allowed for deductions. (Political party refers to any political party registered under the section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951)

Section 80RRB

Income received through Patent royalty (registered on/after 01.04.2003), under the Patents Act 1970 can be claimed upto Rs. 3 lakhs or the income actually received, whichever is less. The taxpayer must be a resident of India who holds the patent.

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However please consult your auditors / Tax consultants for proper understanding and claims , since periodic changes / amendments are being done by IT, which they will be updated well.