Income Tax on ₹5,00,000 Salary — New Regime FY 2025-26
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Quick Answer
No income tax is payable on ₹5,00,000 salary under the new tax regime FY 2025-26. The 87A rebate covers all tax liability for incomes up to ₹12 lakh (after standard deduction of ₹75,000).
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Income Tax
₹1,05,000
Health & Education Cess (4%)
₹4,200
Total Tax Payable
₹1,09,200
Effective Tax Rate
7.28%
New Regime Tax Slabs (FY 2025-26)
| Income Range | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| ₹0 – ₹4L | Nil |
| ₹4L – ₹8L | 5% |
| ₹8L – ₹12L | 10% |
| ₹12L – ₹16L | 15% |
| ₹16L – ₹20L | 20% |
| ₹20L – ₹24L | 25% |
| Above ₹24L | 30% |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much income tax do I pay on ₹5,00,000 salary under new regime?
Under the new tax regime FY 2025-26 with standard deduction of ₹75,000, income tax on ₹5,00,000 is ₹0 (including 4% cess). The 87A rebate makes this zero since taxable income is below ₹12L.
New regime vs old regime — which is better for ₹5,00,000 salary?
Under old regime (assuming maximum 80C ₹1.5L + standard deduction ₹50K), tax is ₹0. Under new regime it is ₹0. Both regimes result in similar tax.