Glossary

Standard deduction

A flat amount taken off salary before tax, with no proof needed.

Example

With ₹12.75 lakh salary in the new regime, the ₹75,000 deduction brings taxable income to ₹12 lakh.

Learn more in Old or new tax regime: which one is yours (4 min).

See also: New tax regime, Old tax regime

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