Income Tax and GST Slabs in India (FY 2023-24) (AY 2024-25)

Income Tax Slabs in India (FY 2023-24)


Individual Taxpayers (Below 60 Years)

1. Up to ₹2,50,000: Nil

2. ₹2,50,001 to ₹5,00,000: 5%

3. ₹5,00,001 to ₹10,00,000: 20%

4. Above ₹10,00,000: 30%


Senior Citizens (60 to 80 Years)

1. Up to ₹3,00,000: Nil

2. ₹3,00,001 to ₹5,00,000: 5%

3. ₹5,00,001 to ₹10,00,000: 20%

4. Above ₹10,00,000: 30%


Super Senior Citizens (Above 80 Years)

1. Up to ₹5,00,000: Nil

2. ₹5,00,001 to ₹10,00,000: 20%

3. Above ₹10,00,000: 30%


New Tax Regime (Optional for FY 2023-24)

1. Up to ₹2,50,000: Nil

2. ₹2,50,001 to ₹5,00,000**: 5%

3. ₹5,00,001 to ₹7,50,000: 10%

4. ₹7,50,001 to ₹10,00,000: 15%

5. ₹10,00,001 to ₹12,50,000: 20%

6. ₹12,50,001 to ₹15,00,000: 25%

7. Above ₹15,00,000: 30%


Key Points:

- Rebate under Section 87A: Individuals with income up to ₹5,00,000 can avail a rebate of up to ₹12,500.

- Surcharge: Additional surcharge applicable for incomes above ₹50 lakh at varying rates.

- **Health and Education Cess**: 4% on income tax including surcharge.


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GST Slabs in India


Goods and Services Tax (GST) Slabs


1. Nil Rate: Essential goods and services (e.g., milk, fresh fruits, and vegetables).

2. 5%: Items of mass consumption (e.g., packaged food, apparel under ₹1,000).

3. 12%: Standard rate for certain goods and services (e.g., processed food, computers).

4. 18%: Standard rate for most goods and services (e.g., industrial intermediates, financial services).

5. **28%**: Luxury and sin goods (e.g., cars, tobacco products).


Key Points:


- Composition Scheme: Small businesses with a turnover of up to ₹1.5 crore can opt for the composition scheme, paying tax at a flat rate of 1% (for traders) and 5% (for restaurants).

- Input Tax Credit (ITC): Businesses can claim credit for the tax paid on inputs, helping to avoid the cascading effect of taxes.

- E-invoicing: Mandatory for businesses with a turnover above ₹10 crore.


 Special Rates:

- Gold and Jewelry: 3%

- Real Estate: 1% for affordable housing, 5% for non-affordable housing without ITC.

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