In Rs 8-12 lakh slab, another Rs 4 lakh will be taxed at 10% (Rs 40,000). The remaining Rs 3 lakh falls in the Rs 12-16 lakh slab, attracting a rate of 15%, which calculates to Rs 45,000.

Those earning up to Rs 12 lakh annually won't have to pay any income tax under the new regime. Add to it the standard deduction of Rs 75,000 and taxpayers with up to Rs 12.75 lakh annual income ...