INCOME TAX · FY 2025-26

Income Tax on ₹20 Lakh Salary — Old vs New Regime

Compare exact tax liability, take-home pay, and find the better regime for your ₹20L CTC.

✓ Old & New Regime ✓ Section 87A Rebate Updated FY 2025-26

Monthly tax & compliance updates

Har mahine tax aur compliance ke updates chahiye? Ek email, mahine mein ek baar.

No spam. We respect your privacy. Privacy policy →

New Tax Regime Slabs FY 2025-26 (u/s 115BAC)

Income RangeTax Rate
Up to ₹4,00,000Nil
₹4,00,001 – ₹8,00,0005%
₹8,00,001 – ₹12,00,00010%
₹12,00,001 – ₹16,00,00015%
₹16,00,001 – ₹20,00,00020%
₹20,00,001 – ₹24,00,00025%
Above ₹24,00,00030%

* Standard deduction ₹75,000 under New Regime. Section 87A rebate: zero tax if taxable income ≤ ₹7 lakh (New Regime) or ≤ ₹5 lakh (Old Regime). Surcharge: 10% on income 50L–1Cr, 15% on 1Cr–2Cr, 25% on 2Cr–5Cr, 37% above 5Cr.

Frequently Asked Questions

Under the New Regime, taxable income is ₹20L − ₹75,000 standard deduction. Tax is then calculated at the progressive slab rates shown above. Section 87A provides full rebate if your taxable income is ≤₹7 lakh. Use the calculator above to see exact figures.
It depends on your total deductions. If your 80C + 80D + HRA + other deductions exceed ₹1,15,000, the Old Regime may save more tax. Our calculator shows the breakeven point automatically.
At ₹20 lakh taxable income, Section 87A rebate does not apply (threshold is ₹7L New Regime / ₹5L Old Regime). Tax is payable as per the slab rates.