New financial year had already begun and taxpayers shall take a quick look on to the income tax slab for the FY 2019-20 i.e. A.Y. 2020-21. This will help taxpayers in planning their investments better.
The tax rates are as per the interim budget 2019 and is expected to be retained by the next government.
Income Tax Slab FY 2019-20 for Individuals
- Individuals – Resident or non- resident whose age is less than 60 years on the last day of the relevant previous year i.e. 31.03.2019
Taxable Income Range | Income Tax Rate |
Upto 2,50,000 | Nil |
2,50,001-5,00,000 | 5% with full rebate only if net taxable income does not cross Rs. 5 lakhs |
5,00,001-10,00,000 | 20% |
Above 10,00,000 | 30% |
- Resident Senior Citizen – every individual being resident in India, whose age falls between 60 years – 80 years at any time during the previous year.
Taxable Income Range | Income Tax Rate |
Upto 3,00,000 | Nil |
3,00,001-5,00,000 | 5% with full rebate only if net taxable income does not cross Rs. 5 lakhs |
5,00,001-10,00,000 | 20% |
Above 10,00,000 | 30% |
- Resident Super Senior Citizen – every individual being resident in India, whose age is above 80 years or more at any time during the previous year.
Taxable Income Range | Income Tax Rate |
Upto 5,00,000 | Nil |
5,00,001-10,00,000 | 20% |
Above 10,00,000 | 30% |
Surcharge
- 10% of Income tax where the Taxable Income exceeds Rs. 50,00,000
- 15% of Income tax where the Taxable Income exceeds Rs. 1,00,00,000
Health and Education Cess
- 4% of income tax and surcharge.
Income Tax Rate for Partnership Firms in India
All partnership firms including Limited Liability Partnership firms have uniform tax rate of 30%
Surcharge
12% of the income tax payable where total taxable income exceeds Rs. 1 crore.
Health and Education Cess
4% of income tax and surcharge payable irrespective of the taxable income amount.
Income Tax Rate for Companies in India
Domestic Companies
Particulars | Income Tax Rate |
Companies having total turnover or gross receipts less than Rs. 250 crore in F.Y. 2017-18 | 25% |
Others | 30% |
Foreign Companies
Particulars | Income Tax Rate |
All companies | 40% |
Surcharge
Company | Net Income between Rs. 1 – 10 crore | Net Income exceeds Rs. 10 crore |
Domestic | 7% | 12% |
Foreign | 2% | 5% |
Health and Education Cess
4% of income tax and surcharge payable irrespective of the taxable income amount.
Advance Tax
On or before 15th June | 15% of the Estimated Income Tax |
On or before 15th Sep | 45% of the Estimated Income Tax |
On or before 15th Dec | 75% of the Estimated Income Tax |
On or before 15th March | 100% of the Estimated Income Tax |
Pay your advance tax online within prescribed timeline.
Income Tax Rate for HUF/AOP/BOI/Other Artificial Judicial Person
Taxable Income Range | Income Tax Rate |
Upto 2,50,000 | Nil |
2,50,001-5,00,000 | 5% |
5,00,001-10,00,000 | 20% |
Above 10,00,000 | 30% |
No Rebate in tax available to AOP/BOI/HUF as discussed in case of individuals whether resident or not.
Surcharge
10% of the income tax payable where total taxable income exceeds Rs. 0.50 crore.
15% of the income tax payable where total taxable income exceeds Rs. 1.0 crore.
Health and Education Cess
4% of income tax and surcharge payable.