Tax Rates & Regimes
Slabs for tax year 2026-27, new vs old regime, rebate, surcharge, firm and company rates.
5 guides · read in order or jump to what you need
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Income tax slabs for tax year 2026-27
New and old regime slabs, the ₹12 lakh rebate and the standard deduction. Budget 2026 made no change to slabs.
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New regime vs old regime: how to choose
What each regime allows, a simple break-even rule, and how often you can switch.
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Surcharge, cess and marginal relief
Surcharge slabs, the caps on capital gains and dividends, and how marginal relief protects you at the edges.
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Tax rates for firms, LLPs, companies and MAT
Flat rates for firms and LLPs, the three company rate options, and the 14% MAT from tax year 2026-27.
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Case study: ₹18 lakh salary with interest income, old vs new regime (2026-27)
A worked example for tax year 2026-27 comparing both regimes for a salaried person with deductions and interest income.