Income Tax Slab for Individuals and Hindu Undivided Income Tax Slab for Individuals and Hindu Undivided Families: Families:
These are the slab rates for FY 2016-17 (AY 2017-18) These income tax slab rates are also applicable for : FY 2015-16 (AY 2016-17) FY 2014-15 (AY 2015-16)
On all the tables listed below, Education Cess of 2% and SHEC of 1% will be levied on the tax computed using the rates given below.
Under Section 87(A), an Income Tax Rebate of Rs.2,000 is provided for all individuals earning an income that’s less than Rs.5,00,000 per annum.
Tax applicable for individuals below 60 years:
Annual Income |
Tax Rates |
Education Cess |
Secondary and Higher Education Cess |
Up to Rs.2,50,000 |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
Rs.2,50,001-Rs.5,00,000 |
5% |
2% of income tax |
1% of income tax |
Rs.5,00,001-Rs.10,00,000 |
Rs.12,500 + 20% |
2% of income tax |
1% of income tax |
Above Rs.10,00,000 |
Rs.1,12,500 + 30% |
2% of income tax |
1% of income tax |
Tax applicable for individuals over 60 years and under 80 years:
Annual Income |
Tax Rates |
Education Cess |
Secondary and Higher Education Cess |
Up to Rs.3,00,000 |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
Rs.3,00,001-Rs.5,00,000 |
5% |
2% of income tax |
1% of income tax |
Rs.5,00,001-Rs.10,00,000 |
Rs.10,00 + 20% |
2% of income tax |
1% of income tax |
Above Rs.10,00,000 |
Rs.1,10,000 + 30% |
2% of income tax |
1% of income tax |
Tax applicable for individuals over 80 years and above:
Annual Income |
Tax Rates |
Education Cess |
Secondary and Higher Education Cess |
Up to Rs.5,00,000 |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
Rs.5,00,001-Rs.10,00,000 |
20% |
2% of income tax |
1% of income tax |
Above Rs.10,00,000 Rs.1,12,500 |
Rs.1,00,000 + 30% |
2% of income tax |
1% of income tax |
Income Tax should be deducted at applicable rates as above along with surcharge and Education Cess. The individuals who are earning over Rs.50 lakh and under Rs.1 crore will be required to pay a surcharge of 10% tax on the total income and the individuals who are earning over Rs.1 crore, a surcharge of 15% will be applicable as the income tax.