After the Union Budget 2026, tax slab rates remain unchanged under both regimes. While many taxpayers have already shifted to the new tax regime for its simplicity, others continue to depend on deductions available under the old regime. This makes it important to pause and review which option actually results in lower taxes.
This article compares income levels where the tax under both regimes is the same, depending on whether you claim no deductions, limited deductions, or multiple benefits such as 80C, 80D, and housing loan interest.