Union Budget 2023 Old vs New Tax Regime – The Changes to Look For 

1124

4 min read

The recent union budget presented by Nirmala Sitharaman, India’s Finance Minister, included some key changes in the new income tax regime. Let us take a look at the changes to understand the old vs new difference. 

The union budget 2023-24, announced recently, highlighted some developments in the New Tax Regime, while no specific changes were announced for the old tax regime. As per the latest budget announcements, lower tax rates and a tax rebate has been extended on income up to INR 7 lakh under the new tax regime.

Also Read: Union Budget 2023-24: What it Holds for the Insurance Sector?

Visual Stories by PayBima

Income Tax Slab Under New Tax Regime

Income Slab Income Tax Rate
Up to INR  3,00,000 Nil
INR 3,00,000 – INR 6,00,000 5%
INR 6,00,000 – INR 9,00,000 10%
INR 9,00,000 – INR 12,00,000 15%
INR 12,00,000 – INR 15,00,000 20%
INR 15,00,000 and above 30%
Term Insurance from PayBima

Income Tax Slab Under Old Tax Regime

Income Slab Income Tax Rate
Up to INR 2,50,000 Nil
INR 2,50,001 – INR 5,00,000 5%
INR 5,00,001- INR 10,00,000 20%
INR 10,00,000 and above 30%

PayBima's Khushi Ka Tohfa

Summary of what has changed

The rebate limit for individual taxpayers has been increased from INR 5 lakh to INR 7 lakh per annum. So, the taxpayers who were getting tax exemptions on income up to INR 5 lakh will now receive the rebate on an amount up to INR 7 lakh under the new tax regime. Hence, taxpayers can stay away from paying tax for up to INR 7 lakh under the new tax regime.

Further, the budget 2023 announced the scrapping of the old twin-structure introduced in 2020. As per the new structure, the number of tax slabs have been reduced and exemption limit has been increased to INR 3 lakh.

Further, in the last union budget 2020, individual taxpayers were given the option to choose the old tax rate, which allowed them to claim exemption on tax. Alternatively, they were given the option to select the reduced new tax slab with no option of tax benefits. Further, as per the 2020 budget, taxpayers under the old tax regime could receive a 30% tax rate (with INR 15 lakh annual income). However, they had the option to claim exemptions. On the other hand, taxpayers opting for the new tax slab in 2020 received a 25 % tax rate (with INR 15 lakh annual income). However, they didn’t get the option to claim exemptions.

Read More: Income Tax Slabs: Income Tax Slabs Old Regime for Individual, Senior Citizens and Super Seniors FY 2022-23

In Brief

  • New income tax regime gets major modifications
  • Old tax regime sees no change
  • New income tax structure now becomes default tax regime

So, let’s check with an example how much savings can be enjoyed by a taxpayer under the Union Budget 2023 Income Tax – new tax regime. Since no change has been made in the old tax regime, it remains unchanged.

For individuals with a salary up to INR 7 lakh/annum are not required to pay any tax. Earlier, this tax deduction was up to INR 5 lakh/annum.

Now, if you earn INR 9 lakh salary per annum, there are two ways in which your income can be taxed.

  1. Up to INR 3 lakh, there is no tax levied, which was earlier, up to INR 2.5 lakh

The rest of the balance that is INR 6 lakh can be taxed under two slabs

INR 3 lakh to 6 lakh at 5 %, and

INR 6 lakh to 9 lakh at 10 %

  1. Up to INR 3 lakh taxed at 5 %, which will be around INR 15,000

Rest of the balance: INR 3 lakh to be taxed under one slab i.e. INR 6-9 lakh slab at 10 %

  1. Up to INR 3 lakh taxed at 10 %, which will be around INR 30,000

Thus, the total tax levied on INR 9 lakh would be the sum of 1, 2, and 3, which will be around INR 45,000, which a taxpayer has to pay as per the new tax regime.

On the other hand, in the case of the old tax regime, if you earn INR 9 lakh/year, the taxpayer might have to pay around INR 60,000 as tax.

It entirely depends on the discretion of the taxpayer to choose the new or old tax regime as per their convenience and benefits. All you need is to spare some time to understand both the tax slabs and the difference between the new and old tax regime. This will help you to decide which one would suit your particular needs.

Related Articles by PayBima

Found this post informational?

Browse PayBima Blogs to read interesting posts related to Health Insurance, Car Insurance, Bike Insurance, Term Life Insurance, and Investment section. You can visit PayBima to Buy Insurance Online.

Also, check out the PayBima’s Guide and Glossary section –

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by paybima (@paybima)

FAQs on Union Budget 2023 Old vs New Tax Regime

Has the tax slab changed in 2023 budget announcements?

As per the new budget announced, changes were declared in income tax slabs with up to INR 7 lakh rebate under new income tax regime.

Which is better - old or new tax regime?

It actually would depend on various things including the salary of an individual to decide the tax slab - new tax regime or old tax regime – to pick and which one would suit them better. Opting for the new tax regime may result in lower taxes, however, many other aspects are there that a taxpayer must consider before opting for a particular tax slab.

What are the new income tax slabs for 2023 to 2024 under the old tax regime?

Up to INR  3,00,000 – Nil

INR 3,00,000 – INR 6,00,000 - 5%

INR 6,00,000 – INR 9,00,000 - 10%

INR 9,00,000 – INR 12,00,000 - 15%

INR 12,00,000 - INR 15,00,000 - 20%

INR 15,00,000 and above - 30%

What are the changes in the old tax regime?

No changes have been made in the old tax regime under the recent budget announcement 2023-24.

Will the 80C limit increase in 2023?

As per the latest budget announcement by Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, no announcement has been made regarding changes to the section 80C limit of the Income-tax Act, 1961.

 

Other Investment Products

Feb 03, 2023
SHARE THIS ON
Author Bio
Author Image

PayBima Team
PayBima is an Indian insurance aggregator on a mission to make insurance simple for people. PayBima is the Digital arm of the already established and trusted Mahindra Insurance Brokers Ltd., a reputed name in the insurance broking industry with 17 years of experience. PayBima promises you the easy-to-access online platform to buy insurance policies, and also extend their unrelented assistance with all your policy related queries and services.

Related Blogs

Would love to hear from you

Share your candid feedback. Your email address won’t be published, we promise!

All fields are required

Find your suitable insurance plan

Speak to our advisor

Latest Posts

Mahindra Insurance Brokers Limited (A Mahindra Group Company) - Unit-202, A-Wing, 2nd Floor, Amiti Building, Agastya Corporate Park, Kamani Junction, LBS Marg, Kurla West, Mumbai - 400070. Tel: +91 22 66423800

Licenced by IRDAI License No. 261; License Validity : 17-05-2025; Category : Composite Broker; CIN : U65990MH1987PLCO42609 Member of Insurance Brokers Association of India (IBAI).

Insurance is the subject matter of solicitation.

For a seamless experience, use the latest version of Chrome/Firefox/Internet Explorer.

Copyright © 2024 Mahindra Insurance Brokers. All Right Reserved.

Get A Call Back
Get A Call Back