14 Jan 2026 | 5 Mins Read

Understanding income tax slabs simplified in Budget 2026

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FM Sitharaman is preparing for her ninth consecutive Union Budget 2026, set to be presented on February 1. As of now, the new tax regime offers lower rates and a higher basic exemption limit, while the old regime offers various tax deductions and exemptions. The new tax regime has a default option, with lower rates capped at 25 percent, and the old regime has higher rates capped at 37 percent.