{"id":3848,"date":"2025-08-09T13:14:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-09T13:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/09\/old-vs-new-tax-regime-how-to-choose-the-right-option-for-fy-2024-25-business-news\/"},"modified":"2025-08-09T13:14:00","modified_gmt":"2025-08-09T13:14:00","slug":"old-vs-new-tax-regime-how-to-choose-the-right-option-for-fy-2024-25-business-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/09\/old-vs-new-tax-regime-how-to-choose-the-right-option-for-fy-2024-25-business-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Old Vs New Tax Regime: How To Choose The Right Option For FY 2024-25 | Business News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"story-9494720\">\n<p><span class=\"jsx-730caffcddfd709\">Last Updated:<\/span><time class=\"jsx-730caffcddfd709\">August 09, 2025, 12:10 IST<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asubttl-9494720\" class=\"jsx-4625396a04d15488 jsx-1499775253 asubttl-schema\">Your deductions must cross at least Rs 4 lakh if you want to opt for the old tax regime.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jsx-45a692afa6f47900 artsharwrp\">\n<div id=\"artshare\" class=\"jsx-45a692afa6f47900 artshare\">\n<div class=\"jsx-45a692afa6f47900 stickdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-45a692afa6f47900 deskwrapstkdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-45a692afa6f47900 fontchange\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/font.svg\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" alt=\"font\" class=\"jsx-45a692afa6f47900 lazyload\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4625396a04d15488 jsx-1499775253 amimg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Taxpayers can use the tax calculator to understand their tax liability (Representative Image)\" title=\"Taxpayers can use the tax calculator to understand their tax liability (Representative Image)\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1627283897_news18_logo-1200x800.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=400&amp;height=225\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"jsx-4625396a04d15488 jsx-1499775253\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Taxpayers can use the tax calculator to understand their tax liability (Representative Image)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"0\" class=\"story_para_0\">Many people who have already submitted their income tax return for the financial year 2024-25 may now be awaiting their refund. On the other hand, those who have not yet filed could face a range of difficulties. A major challenge for these individuals is often deciding between the old and new income tax regimes.<\/p>\n<p id=\"1\" class=\"story_para_1\">Most people either stick with the regime they selected in the previous year or make their choice based simply on which deductions they\u2019re eligible to claim. For instance, if someone has invested in tax-saving options that qualify under Section 80C, they often opt for the old tax regime, which allows such deductions. <\/p>\n<p id=\"2\" class=\"story_para_2\">On the other hand, those without significant deductions typically prefer the new tax regime, which leaves out most exemptions but compensates with lower tax rates.<\/p>\n<p id=\"3\" class=\"story_para_3\">However, this method isn\u2019t always the most prudent. The most suitable tax regime depends on a combination of your annual income, how many deductions you can rightfully claim and your willingness to manage the additional paperwork required under the old system. <\/p>\n<p id=\"4\" class=\"story_para_4\">Experts recommend doing a detailed calculation each year: compute your taxable income under both regimes, factoring all eligible deductions in the old regime, and compare the actual tax liability.<\/p>\n<p id=\"5\" class=\"story_para_5\">If your total tax-saving deductions under Sections like 80C and 80D are less than Rs 4 lakh, the new tax regime usually means you\u2019ll pay less tax.<\/p>\n<p id=\"6\" class=\"story_para_6\">But if your deductions, such as those for home loan interest, investments or HRA, add up to more than Rs 4 lakh, the old regime is often better because it lets you subtract all those amounts before calculating tax.<\/p>\n<p id=\"7\" class=\"story_para_7\">Most people find their deductions don\u2019t usually cross the Rs 4 lakh mark. So for many, the new regime works out to be cheaper.<\/p>\n<p id=\"8\" class=\"story_para_8\">If you\u2019re unsure which tax regime will save you more money, just try out an online tax calculator. It lets you enter your details and instantly see how much tax you\u2019d pay under both the old and new systems. <\/p>\n<p id=\"9\" class=\"story_para_9\">The new tax regime permits taxpayers to file their returns at reduced tax rates but does not allow them to claim most tax deductions. In contrast, the old tax regime features higher tax rates but enables taxpayers to benefit from a variety of deductions, such as those under Section 80C, HRA and others commonly used in India.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atawrap\">\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atadetailwrp\">\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd ataname\"><span class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atthumb\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"authorimg\" src=\"data:image\/jpeg;base64,UklGRgIDAABXRUJQVlA4IPYCAAAwJQCdASosAcgAPmEwlkekIyIhJDcIkIAMCWlu4XVRG2jfiezIohx5359wXuC9wXuC9wXuC9wXuC9wXuC9wXuC9wXuC9wXuC9wXuCq2ceFaLiV1H\/8x9KwXf\/OJLzd1lEVyRpIJzRpHhHXSnGBod9IfYFu9Ruvr0h55Rv1jwdfEvYf5d4GaFyCsqZGWdaid2H9uJlL8XfDpo4g+wC3ExOPLYgOdJ4t1Mblm4ysYoXF3UiI\/9o2hGBY87tiBEHfdTovs\/BCUUX7JmRRDV8ns9emZLbbgGLReXrq58pYe3e+cWwEE6VkgKz9XtXMNjKSc5T3w+yapJRHVhcUQ47hE3tkyf2QSiF+YwKTtepaied+fcF7gvcF7gvcF7gvcF7gvcF7gvcF7gvcF7gvcF7gvcF7fgAA\/v9y6AAAtG7FCnlC644LTxONH+0DNmaexB4oaAsZzGu\/EonTQ3s6CyPU09LPMFvfmIHni8v9IjHEBaNnLXPrqmWQ5bnizZgGM6Dqz0t2UEqzewqsz5Yq8Xksvl8hLAAcYVn\/kYLMj0KB\/KSMB3q6y8CZTcEz4OrUgbMbd8Zb1kQlSEVdGHtMMFj69samn9sIUV8x7MXPx5K4u\/jZ603Gm8N6Qwhe4FxNhjInXZO8aRl7T3dnNp6b8nkjX3MoF\/PqV+wnu14N6gCHHg58HAlI8rwKTacUs0dxcaYP5oVoCMa+Wg13ibQGDE9IW16Mp9V+3SBCD1p5zrCGXcG3CYpUJi0WPhKZFr2sF8HRNjNsEnJduIFUAhoQdZxL5hQe5AS0QaTvrxdQ5z1hw1kwJ5B2nQkPod8XD6Y3E4eJMn8tr0BCibcIusPCYW\/4+G\/Yeuobu\/pr82bvxdoSZau6Ow6+Xjyq2pr2q953XKusKZQ30SJx5oE8NuUARh6i4MjKzHe9TFXjvwJhq5g0AWjhEsVVBk+JQLUDtYLpKb9AbKWeNzZhAZLYjWS474VUOSu6MqC5ItYIQIvL+wGTcSajbQAAAAAAAA==\" class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd attitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/byline\/business-desk-19052.html\" class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atamail\">Business Desk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A team of writers and reporters decodes vast terms of personal finance and making money matters simpler for you. 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