Old Regime: Both SOP interest deduction (up to ā¹2L) and current-year house property loss set-off (up to ā¹2L against other income) are allowed. 30% standard deduction on Net Annual Value is automatically computed.
New Regime (115BAC): SOP interest deduction is NOT allowed. Current-year house property loss cannot be set off against other income. Only let-out property income (if positive) is taxable.
Capital Gains Income
FY 2025-26 Rates (post Budget 2024): ⢠STCG on Equity (Sec 111A): 20% ⢠LTCG on Equity (Sec 112A): 12.5% (ā¹1.25L exempt) ⢠LTCG on Non-Equity (Sec 112): 12.5% (no indexation) ⢠STCG Non-Equity: At normal slab rates
Note: Surcharge on equity CG capped at 15%.
Business / Professional Income (Presumptive)
This section covers presumptive taxation under Sec 44AD (business) and 44ADA (profession). For detailed P&L based computation, consult a CA.
Deductions (Chapter VI-A) Mostly Old Regime
Most deductions below apply only to the Old Regime. New Regime allows only: Standard Deduction (ā¹75,000), Employer NPS (80CCD(2)), and Family Pension Deduction.