New Regime Tax
₹97,500
Old Regime Tax
₹2,57,400
You Save
₹1,59,900
Better Regime
New Regime
New Regime Tax Breakdown
Under the new regime, only the standard deduction of ₹75,000 is allowed. No other deductions like 80C, 80D, or HRA are available.
| Income Slab | Rate | Tax |
|---|---|---|
| ₹0 - ₹4,00,000 | 0% | ₹0 |
| ₹4,00,000 - ₹8,00,000 | 5% | ₹20,000 |
| ₹8,00,000 - ₹12,00,000 | 10% | ₹40,000 |
| ₹12,00,000 - ₹14,25,000 | 15% | ₹33,750 |
| Tax on Income | ₹93,750 | |
| Add: 4% Cess | +₹3,750 | |
| Total Tax Payable | ₹97,500 |
Old Regime Tax Breakdown
Under the old regime with only the standard deduction of ₹50,000 (no other deductions claimed). With additional deductions, the old regime tax could be significantly lower.
| Income Slab | Rate | Tax |
|---|---|---|
| ₹0 - ₹2,50,000 | 0% | ₹0 |
| ₹2,50,000 - ₹5,00,000 | 5% | ₹12,500 |
| ₹5,00,000 - ₹10,00,000 | 20% | ₹1,00,000 |
| ₹10,00,000 - ₹14,50,000 | 30% | ₹1,35,000 |
| Tax on Income | ₹2,47,500 | |
| Add: 4% Cess | +₹9,900 | |
| Total Tax Payable | ₹2,57,400 |
Analysis: New Regime is Better
For a gross salary of ₹15 Lakh with only standard deduction, the new regime saves ₹1,59,900 compared to the old regime. The new regime benefits from wider tax slabs and a higher standard deduction of ₹75,000.
The effective tax rate under the best regime is 6.5%, meaning your annual take-home (before other deductions) would be approximately ₹14,02,500 or ₹1,16,875/month.