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Income Tax Slabs (FY 2023-24 vs FY 2024-25)

Tax Slab FY 2023-24 Tax Rate Tax Slab FY 2024-25 Tax Rate
Upto ₹3 lakh Nil Upto ₹3 lakh Nil
₹3 – 6 lakh 5% ₹3 – 7 lakh 5%
₹6 – 9 lakh 10% ₹7 – 10 lakh 10%
₹9 – 12 lakh 15% ₹10 – 12 lakh 15%
₹12 – 15 lakh 20% ₹12 – 15 lakh 20%
Above ₹15 lakh 30% Above ₹15 lakh 30%

Standard Deduction: ₹75,000 (Salary/Pension), ₹25,000 (Family Pension)

Taxes on Investment Products

Product Holding Period STCG LTCG
Fixed Deposits Taxed as per slab; 10% TDS if interest > ₹50,000
Listed Bonds Up to 12 mo As per slab 12.5%
Unlisted Bonds/MLDs Up to 24 mo As per slab 12.5%
Equity Shares/Mutual Funds Up to 12 mo 20% 12.5% on gains > ₹1.25L
Gold/Silver ETFs Up to 12 mo As per slab 12.5%

Property, Gold & Jewellery

Asset Type Holding Tax Details
Real Estate <24 mo As per slab
Real Estate >24 mo 12.5% without indexation / 20% with indexation
Gold/Silver >24 mo 12.5% LTCG
Physical Gold >24 mo 12.5%

EPF, PPF & NPS

Scheme Tax Benefit
EPF Deduction up to ₹1.5L under Sec 80C; interest > ₹2.5L taxable
PPF Interest & maturity tax-free under Sec 80C
NPS Employer contribution deduction up to 14% under Sec 80CCD(2) + ₹50k extra under 80CCD(1B)

Note: Always consult a Chartered Accountant before filing taxes.