No Tax on ₹12 Lakh Income? Find Out How!

Budget 2025 has introduced a tax exemption for incomes of up to ₹12 Lakhs, bringing relief to taxpayers. In this video, we’ll break down how this exemption works and give examples of tax calculations post this change.

We’ll begin by looking at the revised tax slabs under the new tax regime. You’ll learn how terms like gross income, net income, and standard deduction play a major role in determining the final tax liability. We’ll explore how the tax rebate under Section 87A applies to net incomes of up to ₹12 Lakhs, reducing tax payable to zero.

We’ll explain tax calculations for a higher net income of ₹25 Lakhs. You’ll see how different slabs apply, how deductions factor in, and how the final tax amount is determined. We’ll also talk about how the health & education cess is applied.

This simplified approach could help you grasp the logic behind the new tax structure and how it impacts different income levels. 

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Key Takeaways

Budget 2025 announced that incomes of up to ₹12 Lakhs would be tax-free under the new tax regime

Tax liability is calculated on net income and not on gross income

Gross income is the overall earnings before applying any deductions

Net income is the amount left after deductions such as taxes, provident fund contributions, etc.

A standard deduction of ₹75,000 might reduce taxable income for salaried individuals and pensioners

The new tax slabs are structured in ₹4 Lakh brackets with rates ranging from 0% to 30%

A taxable income of ₹12 Lakhs qualifies for a full rebate under Section 87A, making tax payable zero

Section 87A rebate is available only for taxable incomes up to ₹12 Lakhs under the new tax regime

A 4% health and education cess applied on tax payable could increase the final tax amount

Tax calculations vary based on income levels, deductions, and applicable rebates under the revised structure

Frequently Asked Questions
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If your net taxable income is ₹12 Lakhs under the new tax regime, you need not pay tax due to the Section 87A rebate. Since the tax liability amounts to ₹60,000, the ₹60,000 rebate could waive it off, resulting in no tax payment. However, this does not apply to taxes on income subject to special rates, such as capital gains.
Taxes apply to net income, not gross income, because gross income includes your total earnings. Net income is what remains after deductions like provident fund contributions and standard deductions. Taxable income is calculated after subtracting these deductions from your gross earnings.
If you are salaried or a pensioner, a ₹75,000 standard deduction might reduce your taxable income. This deduction is subtracted from your earnings before applying tax slabs. By lowering taxable income, it could reduce overall tax liability, making it an important factor in tax calculations.
Section 87A allows a rebate that could reduce tax payable to zero for net taxable incomes of up to ₹12 Lakhs. If your taxable income qualifies, the rebate might cover your entire tax amount. However, this benefit is available only to resident individuals, including salaried and retired individuals.
For incomes above ₹12 Lakhs, tax is applied based on slabs ranging from 5% to 30%. Since the Section 87A rebate is not available beyond this limit, the total tax liability is calculated as per the tax slabs. This calculation also includes a 4% health and education cess.
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