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Income Tax Slabs

Income Tax Slab are the predetermined rates based on which an individual’s income is assessed. The applicable tax rates for an assessee are decided based on the tax slab that he/she falls under. It was announced in the 2019 interim budget that incomes of up to Rs.5 lakh will be exempted from tax.
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Income Tax Slabs for FY 2019-2020(AY 2020-2021)

The 2019 Interim Budget was presented on 1 February 2019 by the interim Finance Minister Piyush Goyal. This budget is primarily driven by populist moves. The biggest announcement this time is the fact that incomes up to the extent of Rs.5 lakh will be exempt from tax. In addition to that, the standard deduction has also been increased to the extent of Rs.50,000 now, as opposed to the previously prevalent amount of Rs.40,000. 

There are 3 different categories of individual taxpayers and 1 for domestic companies. These categories are listed below: 

  • Individuals and Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) less than 60 years old 
  • Senior Citizens who are 60 years old or more, but less than 80 years old 
  • Senior Citizens who are 80 years old or more 
  • Domestic Companies 

Based on the categories which are mentioned above, the following tables contain the different rates which are applicable for the respective categories. 

Income Tax Slabs Applicable for Individuals and Hindu Undivided Family(FY 2019-2020)

1) Individuals and Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) less than 60 years old - Part (I):

Annual Income Tax Rates Health and Education Cess
Up to Rs.2.5 lakh*  Nil  Nil 
Rs.2,50,001-Rs.5 lakh  5% of (total income minus Rs.2,50,000) 4% of Income Tax 
Rs.5,00,001-Rs.10 lakh  Rs.12,500 + 20% of (total income minus Rs 5,00,000)  4% of Income Tax 
Above Rs.10 lakh  Rs.1,12,500 + 30% of (total income minus Rs.10 lakh) 4% of Income Tax 

Surcharge: When the total income is Rs.50 lakh or more but less than Rs.1 crore, the surcharge is 10% of the income tax. 

Surcharge: When the total income is more than Rs.1 crore, the surcharge is 15% of the income tax. 

*For the Financial Year 2019-2020, the income tax exemption limit is up to Rs.2.5 lakh for individual and Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) except those who are covered under Part (II) or Part (III). 

2) Senior Citizens who are 60 years old or higher, but less than 80 years old - Part (II): 

Annual Income Tax Rates Health and Education Cess
Up to Rs.3 lakh*  Nil  Nil 
Rs.3,00,001-Rs.5 lakh  5% of (total income minus Rs.3 lakh) 4% of Income Tax 
Rs.5,00,001-Rs.10 lakh  Rs.10,000 + 20% of (total income minus Rs.5 lakh)  4% of Income Tax 
Above Rs.10 lakh  Rs.1,10,000 + 30% of (total income minus Rs. 10 lakh) 4% of Income Tax 

Surcharge: When the total income is Rs.50 lakh or more but less than Rs.1 crore, the surcharge is 10% of the income tax. 

Surcharge: When the total income is more than Rs.1 crore, the surcharge is 15% of the income tax. 

*For the Financial Year 2019-2020, the income tax exemption limit is up to Rs.3 lakh except for those who are covered under Part (I) or Part (III). 

3) Senior Citizens who are 80 years old or more - Part (III): 

Annual Income Tax Rates Health and Education Cess
Up to Rs.5 lakh*  Nil  Nil 
Rs.5,00,001-Rs.10 lakh  20% of (total income minus Rs.5 lakh)  4% of Income Tax 
Above Rs.10 lakh  Rs.1 lakh + 30% of (total income minus Rs.10 lakh)  4% of Income Tax 

Surcharge: When the total income is Rs.50 lakh or more but less than Rs.1 crore, the surcharge is 10% of the income tax. 

Surcharge: When the total income is more than Rs.1 crore, the surcharge is 15% of the income tax. 

*For the Financial Year 2019-2020, the income tax exemption limit is up to Rs.5 lakh except for those who are covered under Part (I) or Part (II). 

Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) has to be deducted at applicable rates as mentioned above along with the surcharge and Health and Education Cess. 

4) Domestic Companies - Part (IV): 

Turnover Particulars  Tax Rates
If the gross turnover in the previous year is less than Rs.250 crore  25% 
If the gross turnover in the previous year is more than Rs.250 crore  30% 

Additional rates which are applicable: 

Cess: 4% of the corporate tax 

Surcharge: When the taxable income is higher than Rs.1 crore but less than Rs.10 crore, the applicable surcharge will be 7%. 

Surcharge: When the taxable income is higher than Rs.10 crore, the applicable surcharge will be 12%. 

Income tax slabs for FY 2018-2019 and AY 2019-2020

In the Indian tax system, a slab system is set on the basis of the tax rates prescribed in the budget. According to the budget, the changes are made and tax is levied on taxpayers pertaining to the individual income slabs. The income tax rates levied on individual taxpayers keep increasing in proportion to the increase in the income slab.

Since the 2018 budget was announced without any changes in the income tax slabs, the rates remain the same as 2017. The income tax rates applicable for salary-earning individuals did not witness any change (with regards to the rates proposed in 2017) in 2018. Nevertheless, a replacement has been introduced for the Education Cess. A 4% Health and Education Cess has replaced the 3% Education Cess from the previous year. In addition to that, for the purpose of transportation and/or medical reimbursements, a standard deduction of Rs 40,000 has been introduced. This standard deduction will be applicable for all salaried individuals.

There are 3 different categories of individual taxpayers and 1 for domestic companies. These categories are listed below:

  • Individuals and Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) less than 60 years old
  • Senior Citizens who are 60 years old or more, but less than 80 years old
  • Senior Citizens who are 80 years old or more
  • Domestic Companies

Based on the categories which are mentioned above, the tables mentioned below contain the different rates which are applicable for the respective categories.

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Income Tax Slabs for Individuals and Hindu Undivided Family(FY 2018-2019)

1) Individuals and Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) less than 60 years old - Part (I):

Annual Income Tax Rates Health and Education Cess
Up to Rs.2.5 lakh* Nil Nil
Rs.2,50,001-Rs.5 lakh 5% 4% of Income Tax
Rs.5,00,001-Rs.10 lakh 20% 4% of Income Tax
Above Rs.10 lakh 30% 4% of Income Tax

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Surcharge: When the total income is Rs.50 lakh or more but less than Rs.1 crore, the surcharge is 10% of the income tax.

Surcharge: When the total income is more than Rs.1 crore, the surcharge is 15% of the income tax.

*For the Financial Year 2018-2019, the income tax exemption limit is up to Rs.2.5 lakh for individual and Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) except those who are covered under Part (II) or Part (III).

2) Senior Citizens who are 60 years old or higher, but less than 80 years old - Part (II):

Annual Income Tax Rates Health and Education Cess
Up to Rs.3 lakh* Nil Nil
Rs.3,00,001-Rs.5 lakh 5% 4% of Income Tax
Rs.5,00,001-Rs.10 lakh 20% 4% of Income Tax
Above Rs.10 lakh 30% 4% of Income Tax

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Surcharge: When the total income is Rs.50 lakh or more but less than Rs.1 crore, the surcharge is 10% of the income tax.

Surcharge: When the total income is more than Rs.1 crore, the surcharge is 15% of the income tax.

*For the Financial Year 2018-2019, the income tax exemption limit is upto Rs.3 lakh except for those who are covered under Part (II) or Part (III).

3) Senior Citizens who are 80 years old or more - Part (III):

Annual Income Tax Rates Health and Education Cess
Up to Rs.5 lakh* Nil Nil
Rs.5,00,001-Rs.10 lakh 20% 4% of Income Tax
Above Rs.10 lakh 30% 4% of Income Tax

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Surcharge: When the total income is Rs.50 lakh or more but less than Rs.1 crore, the surcharge is 10% of the income tax.

Surcharge: When the total income is more than Rs.1 crore, the surcharge is 15% of the income tax.

*For the Financial Year 2018-2019, the income tax exemption limit is upto Rs.5 lakh except for those who are covered under Part (I) or Part (II).

Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) has to be deducted at applicable rates as mentioned above along with the surcharge and Health and Education Cess.

4) Domestic Companies - Part (IV):

Turnover Particulars Tax Rate
If the gross turnover in the previous year is less than Rs.250 crore 25%
If the gross turnover in the previous year is more than Rs.250 crore 30%
Additional rates which are applicable:

Cess: 4% of the corporate tax

Surcharge: When the taxable income is higher than Rs.1 crore but less than Rs.10 crore, the applicable surcharge will be 7%.

Surcharge: When the taxable income is higher than Rs.10 crore, the applicable surcharge will be 12%.

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Income Tax Slabs on Dividend

Depending on the source of the dividend earned, the dividend income received by an individual is taxed.

Dividend Source Tax Rate for Individuals/HUFs Income Tax Section
If the average dividend income earned over the year does not exceed Rs.10 lakh Nil Section 10(34)
If the average dividend income received during the year exceeds Rs.10 lakh 10% Section 115BBDA

Income Tax Slab For Non-Resident Indians (NRIs)

Taxable Income Tax Rate
Up to Rs.2.5 lakh Nil
From Rs.2.5 lakh up to Rs.5 lakh 5%
From Rs.5 lakh up to Rs.10 lakh 20%
More than Rs.10 lakh 30%

Health and Education Cess – 4%

Income Tax Slab for Expats

The tax slabs and rates for the Financial Year of 2018-19 are:

Taxable Income Tax Rate
Up to Rs.2.5 lakh Nil
From Rs.2.5 lakh up to Rs.5 lakh 5%
From Rs.5 lakh up to Rs.10 lakh 20%
More than Rs.10 lakh 30%

Education cess and Surcharge payable (if any) - 3%

Income Tax Slab for Freelancers

Taxable Income Tax Rate
Up to Rs.2.5 lakh Nil
From Rs.2.5 lakh up to Rs.5 lakh 5%
From Rs.5 lakh up to Rs.10 lakh 20%
More than Rs.10 lakh 30%

Additional Components:

  1. Surcharge:
Income Rate Applicable
More than Rs.50 lakh but less than Rs.1 crore 10% of the income tax
More than Rs.1 crore 15% of the income tax (applicable on amounts that are higher than Rs.1 crore)
  1. Health and Education Cess: “Health and Education Cess” will replace the “Secondary and Higher Education Cess” and “Education Cess” and will be charged at the rate of 4% on the tax amount which is calculated (this includes the surcharge as well).

Income Tax Slab For Doctors

Taxable Income Tax Rate
Up to Rs.2.5 lakh Nil
From Rs.2.5 lakh up to Rs.5 lakh 5%
From Rs.5 lakh up to Rs.10 lakh 20%
More than Rs.10 lakh 30%

Surcharge:

  • If the total income is more than Rs.50 lakh - 10% of the tax
  • If the total income is more than Rs.1 crore - 15% of the tax
  • Health & Education cess at the rate of 4% of tax along with the surcharge

Income Tax slab for Pensioners

Income Tax Slabs Tax Rate Health and Education Cess
For income up to Rs.3 lakh No tax -
For income from Rs.3 lakh up to Rs.5 lakh 5% 4% of Income Tax
For income from Rs.5 lakh up to Rs.10 lakh 20% 4% of Income Tax
For income exceeding Rs.10 lakh 30% 4% of Income Tax

Surcharge:

Income Tax Slabs on Dividend

Income Rate Applicable
More than Rs.50 lakh but less than Rs.1 crore 10% of the income tax
More than Rs.1 crore 15% of the income tax (applicable on the amount that is more than Rs.1 crore)

*Exemption limit of Income Tax is up to Rs.3 lakh for Financial Year 2018-19.

Income Tax Slabs for Financial Year 2017-2018

Income Tax slabs applicable for Individuals and Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) less than 60 years old - Part (I):

Annual Income Tax Rates Health and Education Cess
Up to Rs.2.5 lakh* Nil Nil
Rs.2,50,001-Rs.5 lakh 5% 3% of Income Tax
Rs.5,00,001-Rs.10 lakh 20% 4% of Income Tax
Above Rs.10 lakh 30% 4% of Income Tax

Surcharge: When the total income is Rs.50 lakh or more but less than Rs.1 crore, the surcharge is 10% of the income tax.

Surcharge: When the total income is more than Rs.1 crore, the surcharge is 15% of the income tax.

*For the Financial Year 2017-2018, the income tax exemption limit is upto Rs.2.5 lakh for individual and Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) except those who are covered under Part (II) or Part (III).

Income Tax slabs applicable for Senior Citizens who are 60 years old or more, but less than 80 years old - Part (II):

Annual Income Tax Rates Health and Education Cess
Up to Rs.3 lakh* Nil Nil
Rs.3,00,001-Rs.5 lakh 5% 3% of Income Tax
Rs.5,00,001-Rs.10 lakh 20% 3% of Income Tax
Above Rs.10 lakh 30% 3% of Income Tax

Surcharge: When the total income is Rs.50 lakh or more but less than Rs.1 crore, the surcharge is 10% of the income tax.

Surcharge: When the total income is more than Rs.1 crore, the surcharge is 15% of the income tax.

*For the Financial Year 2017-2018, the income tax exemption limit is upto Rs.3 lakh except for those who are covered under Part (II) or Part (III).

Income Tax slabs applicable for Senior Citizens who are 80 years old or more - Part (III):

Annual Income Tax Rates Health and Education Cess
Up to Rs.5 lakh* Nil Nil
Rs.5,00,001-Rs.10 lakh 20% 3% of Income Tax
Above Rs.10 lakh 30% 3% of Income Tax

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Surcharge: When the total income is Rs.50 lakh or more but less than Rs.1 crore, the surcharge is 10% of the income tax.

Surcharge: When the total income is more than Rs.1 crore, the surcharge is 15% of the income tax.

*For the Financial Year 2018-2019, the income tax exemption limit is upto Rs.5 lakh except for those who are covered under Part (I) or Part (II).

Income Tax slabs applicable for Domestic Companies - Part (IV):

Turnover Particulars Tax Rate
If the gross turnover in the previous year  is less than Rs.50 crore 25%
If the gross turnover in the previous year is more than Rs.50 crore 30%
Additional rates which are applicable:

Cess: 3% of the corporate tax

Surcharge: When the taxable income is higher than Rs.1 crore but less than Rs.10 crore, the applicable surcharge will be 7%.

Surcharge: When the taxable income is higher than Rs.10 crore, the applicable surcharge will be 12%.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is a financial year?

    2. The year in which the income is earned by an individual is called a financial year. It is calculated from the 1st of April to the 31st of March of the respective year. For example, financial year 2018 - 2019 refers to the time period between 1 April 2018 and 31 March 2019.

  2. What is an assessment year?

    3. An assessment year is calculated in the succeeding year of a financial year.  Just like a financial year, an assessment year starts from April 1 and ends on March 31. But it is calculated immediately after the end of the financial year. For example, the financial year 2018 - 2019 starts from 1 April 2018 and ends on 31 March 2019. So the assessment year for financial year 2018 - 2019 will be calculated from 1 April 2019 till 31 March 2020. An assessment year is the year in which the income earned in a financial year is assessed.

  3. Who all are liable to pay income tax?

    4. In a financial year, if a person earns an income which is more than the minimum exemption limit, he/she is expected to pay income tax. The implication of the word ‘person’ can be manifold.  A person might be an individual, a BOI (Body of Individuals), a HUF (Hindu Undivided Family), an AOP (Association of Persons), a local authority, a company or an artificial judicial person.

  4. What is the minimum exemption limit on income of salaried persons?

    5. The minimum exemption limit on income of salaried persons is Rs.2.5 lakh.

  5. What is meant by exempt income?

    6. The income on which tax is not charged is called exempt income. As per the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961, there are certain incomes on which tax exemption is offered. These incomes are termed as exempt incomes.

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