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Income Tax Slabs 2022 – 2023

5 min read • Updated 12 May 2023
Written by Anshul Gupta
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The government decides income tax slab rates under the Income Tax Act, 1961.

While partnership firms, corporates, and trusts are being taxed at a fixed rate, individuals and HUFs are taxed at different slab rates.

The slab rates change from time to time, considering different income levels and the basic standard of living of an average Indian through Union Budget. 

However, you may find it difficult to understand how to calculate taxes based on different slab rates given.

This blog will discuss how to calculate tax on your income using these slab rates and most importantly, what slab rates will apply to you for the assessment year 2022-23 relating to the financial year 2021-22.  

Understanding Tax Slab Rates

Slab rates under the Income Tax Act, 1961 refer to tax rates applicable to individuals and HUFs for different income ranges. The slab rates are divided into four categories: 

  • Individuals aged below 60 years of age;
  • Individuals more than 60 years of age but below 80 years;
  • Individuals above 80 years of age;
  • Hindu Undivided Families including AOP, BOI, and Artificial Juridical Person (non-human legal entity).

Under the Income Tax Act, 1961, the individuals and HUFs are provided with a basic exemption limit for income below where no tax is levied.  

Slab Rates as per New Tax Regime vs. Old Tax Regime

Budget 2020 provided an option to select either new slab rates or the old slab rates with certain conditions.

While there is no concrete evidence of whether new tax rates are beneficial or senior rates, it mainly depends on which income bracket your income falls. Before we discuss which is better, let’s understand are the rates as per new and old tax regimes. 

Slab Rates as per New Tax Regime

Individuals and HUFs of all age

Net Income RangeAY 2022-23 
Up to INR 2,50,000Nil
INR 2,50,001 to INR 5,00,0005%
INR 5,00,001 to INR 7,50,00010%
INR 7,50,001 to INR 10,00,00015%
INR 10,00,001 to INR 12,50,00020%
INR 12,50,001 to INR 15,00,00025%
Above INR 15,00,001 30%

Important Notes

  • NRIs are given a basic exemption limit of INR 2,50,000 regardless of age;
  • The rebate under section 87A is available under the new tax scheme as well, which allows NIL tax liability to taxpayers if their income is less than or equal to INR 5,00,000;
  • Deductions under section 80C are not allowed under the new tax regime. Apart from that, many other allowances such as professional tax, standard deduction from salary, relocation allowance, etc., are not allowed. 

Surcharge

Range of IncomeAY 2022-23 
INR 50 Lakhs to INR 1 Crore10%
INR 1 Crore to INR 2 Crores15%
INR 2 Crores to INR 5 Crores25%
Exceeding INR 5 Crore37%

Health and Education Cess

It is levied at 4% on the amount of Tax plus Surcharge.

Slab Rates as per Old Tax Regime

Individual’s Slab Rates

Net Income RangeAY 2022-23 
Up to INR 2,50,000
  •  
INR 2,50,001 to INR 5,00,0005%
INR 5,00,001 to INR 10,00,00020%
Above INR 10,00,00130%

Senior Citizen’s Slab Rates (Above 60 years but below 80 years)

Net Income RangeAY 2022-23 
Up to INR 3,00,000
  •  
INR 3,00,001 to INR 5,00,0005%
INR 5,00,001 to INR 10,00,00020%
Above INR 10,00,00130%

Super Senior Citizen’s Slab Rates (Above 80 years)

Net Income RangeAY 2022-23 
Up to INR 5,00,000
  •  
INR 5,00,001 to INR 10,00,00020%
Above INR 10,00,00130%

Hindu Undivided Family Slab Rates (Including AOP, BOI, and Artificial Juridical Person)*

Net Income RangeAY 2022-23 
Up to INR 2,50,000
  •  
INR 2,50,001 to INR 5,00,0005%
INR 5,00,001 to INR 10,00,00020%
Above INR 10,00,00130%

*AOP, BOI: Association of Persons (AOP), and Body of Individuals (BOI) refer to a group of individuals or company or firm to perform an economic activity to generate revenue without forming a company or a partnership firm.

Surcharge

Range of IncomeAY 2022-23 
INR 50 Lakhs to INR 1 Crore10%
INR 1 Crore to INR 2 Crores15%
INR 2 Crores to INR 5 Crores25%
INR 5 Crores to INR 10 Crores37%
Exceeding INR 10 Crore37%

Health and Education Cess

It is levied at 4% on the amount of Tax plus Surcharge.

Note: Rebate under section 87A of 100 percent of income-tax or Rs. 12,500, whichever is less, is available to resident individuals whose net income is less than INR 5,00,000.

Which is Better? – Old vs. New Tax Rates 

Let us understand the comparison with the help of an example. Suppose your total income for the Assessment Year 2022-23 is INR 9,80,000. We will assess the tax liabilities under both regimes and understand which regime is more beneficial to you.

ParticularsOld Regime (INR)New Regime (INR)
Total Income9,80,0009,80,000
Deductions: 

 

  • Section 80C
  • Section 80D
  • Standard Deduction for Salary
(1,50,000) (25,000)

 

(50,000)

 

Net Taxable Income7,55,0009,80,000
Tax Liability:

 

New Regime

Up to INR 2,50,000 (NIL)

INR 2,50,001 to INR 5,00,000 @ 5%

INR 5,00,001 to INR 7,50,000 @ 10%

INR 7,50,000 to INR 9,80,000 @ 15%

Old Regime

Up to INR 2,50,000 (NIL)

INR 2,50,001 to INR 5,00,000 @ 5%

INR 5,00,001 to INR 7,55,000 @ 20%

 

12,500

51,000

 

12,500

25,000

34,500

Total Tax Liability63,50072,000

As seen from the above example, if you have invested your money in the tax-savings instruments and have higher income slab rates, you will benefit under the old regime.

However, if you have not invested your money in tax-saving tools, you will benefit from the New Tax Regime as the new administration offers lower slab rates. 

Conclusion

It is not fair to suggest which tax regime is more suitable. You need to evaluate your savings, income, and allowable deductions under both tax regimes individually and then conclude which one will benefit you.

To get a perfect idea, we always recommend consulting your chartered accountant, who can perform an evaluation for you and suggest which slab will be better for you.

Happy Winting!

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Anshul Gupta

Co-Founder
IIT Roorkee Alumnus and CFA with experience of structuring debt products worth more than 15000Cr for institutional and retail investors.

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