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What is Income Tax Slab? — Meaning, Definition & Example

Definition

Tax slabs are income ranges taxed at different rates. New Regime FY 2026-27: 0-4L (nil), 4-8L (5%), 8-12L (10%), 12-16L (15%), 16-20L (20%), 20-24L (25%), above 24L (30%). Old Regime: 0-2.5L (nil), 2.5-5L (5%), 5-10L (20%), above 10L (30%).

💡 Real Example

Under New Regime, someone earning ₹15 lakh pays: nil on first ₹4L + 5% on ₹4L + 10% on ₹4L + 15% on ₹3L = ₹1.05 lakh tax (after rebate adjustments).

🇮🇳 Income Tax Slab in Hindi / हिंदी में

इनकम टैक्स स्लैब — टैक्स स्लैब विभिन्न दरों पर कर लगाए जाने वाली आय श्रेणियां हैं। नई व्यवस्था और पुरानी व्यवस्था दोनों में अलग-अलग स्लैब हैं।

Income Tax Slab (Hinglish) — Tax slabs alag-alag income ranges hain jinpe different rates se tax lagta hai. New Regime mein ₹12L tak effectively tax-free hai.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Income Tax Slab in simple words?
Tax slabs are income ranges taxed at different rates. New Regime FY 2026-27: 0-4L (nil), 4-8L (5%), 8-12L (10%), 12-16L (15%), 16-20L (20%), 20-24L (25%), above 24L (30%). Old Regime: 0-2.5L (nil), 2.5-5L (5%), 5-10L (20%), above 10L (30%).
Can you give an example of Income Tax Slab?
Under New Regime, someone earning ₹15 lakh pays: nil on first ₹4L + 5% on ₹4L + 10% on ₹4L + 15% on ₹3L = ₹1.05 lakh tax (after rebate adjustments).
What is Income Tax Slab meaning in Hindi?
In Hindi, Income Tax Slab is called इनकम टैक्स स्लैब. टैक्स स्लैब विभिन्न दरों पर कर लगाए जाने वाली आय श्रेणियां हैं। नई व्यवस्था और पुरानी व्यवस्था दोनों में अलग-अलग स्लैब हैं।