Income tax slab for FY 2019-20: A ready reckoner
Live MintNew Delhi: With the start of the new financial year 2019-20 from this month, it is time to start your financial planning for saving taxes. Your tax outgo calculation might however change as there has been some changes in rebates and standard deduction. Individuals below the age of 60 will continue to enjoy tax-free income of up to ₹2.5 lakh, and for those earning between ₹2.5 lakh to ₹5 lakh will have to pay a tax of 5%, for income between ₹5 lakh and ₹10 lakh, the tax outgo will be of 20% while any income above ₹10 lakh attracts an income tax of 30%. Senior citizens will not have to pay any tax for income up to ₹3 lakh and for super senior citizens, the exemption is up to ₹5 lakh. A health and education cess of 4% will be added to the total tax outgo besides a surcharge if your income crosses ₹50 lakh.