Tax Reforms for the Middle Class: How You Can Save More in 2025

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Tax Reforms for the Middle Class:

How You Can Save More in 2025

The new tax slabs introduced in the 2025 Union Budget have a significant impact on the middle class, offering them both tax relief and more flexibility. Let's break down how these changes specifically affect the middle-income earners:

Key Changes for the Middle Class:

1.    Increase in the Tax-Free Income Range:

o   The old tax slab had ₹3,00,000 as the basic exemption limit, meaning you only paid tax if your income exceeded ₹3,00,000.

o   The new tax slab starts the tax-free limit at ₹4,00,000, meaning those with annual incomes of up to ₹4,00,000 will not pay any income tax.

o   This change gives immediate tax relief to those earning around ₹4,00,000 or below, which is typically a significant portion of the middle class.

2.    Progressive Reductions in Tax Rates for Lower Slabs:

o   The old tax slabs had higher rates for early income ranges (5% tax started at ₹3,00,000).

o   The new tax slabs reduce the tax rate slightly for those in the lower middle-income brackets. For example:

§  Income between ₹4,00,000 and ₹8,00,000 will pay just 5% tax under the new regime, which is a lower rate compared to the old 5% slab starting from ₹3,00,000.

§  Similarly, the 10% tax rate for incomes between ₹8,00,000 and ₹12,00,000 is still favourable for those with growing earnings.

3.    Tax Relief for the Middle-Class Family:

o   For those earning ₹12,00,000 to ₹16,00,000, the 15% tax is applied, which still gives a fairly moderate tax burden when compared to earlier regimes.

o   The new slabs don't introduce huge jumps in tax percentage until higher income levels (e.g., 20% for ₹16,00,000–₹20,00,000 and 25% for ₹20,00,000–₹24,00,000), so the middle class is more insulated from higher tax rates in the lower-to-middle range.

 

 

 

Middle-Class Tax Payers (₹4,00,000 to ₹12,00,000 Range):

  • For those earning in the range of ₹4,00,000 to ₹12,00,000, the tax impact under the new tax regime is lower compared to the old tax regime:
    • ₹4,00,000 to ₹8,00,000 (5% tax) – A tax rate of just 5% in the new regime reduces the overall burden on lower-to-middle-income earners.
    • ₹8,00,000 to ₹12,00,000 (10% tax) – Slightly higher taxes, but still manageable and lower than higher tax slabs in the old regime.

 

Example Impact:

If a middle-class person earns ₹6,00,000 annually, here's how the tax impact will differ:

  • Under the old tax regime: 5% on ₹3,00,000 (₹15,000) + 10% on ₹1,00,000 (₹10,000) = ₹25,000.
  • Under the new tax regime: 5% on ₹2,00,000 (₹10,000) + 10% on ₹1,00,000 (₹10,000) = ₹20,000.
  • Tax saving of ₹5,000 with the new regime.

For someone with ₹8,00,000 annual income, the tax under the new regime is:

  • ₹20,000 under the new regime vs ₹30,000 under the old regime. That’s a tax saving of ₹10,000.

Conclusion:

The new tax slab is beneficial for the middle class because:

  • More people can now benefit from the tax-free income limit of ₹4,00,000.
  • Lower taxes on incomes between ₹4,00,000 and ₹12,00,000.
  • Fewer income tax jumps in the initial income ranges, offering better relief to middle-class earners.

This new structure brings lower tax burdens to most middle-income individuals, especially when compared to the old tax system. It’s likely to encourage savings and investment, fostering a sense of financial relief for middle-class families.


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