Last updated 2026-09-17

Tax Year 2026-27 slabs: what Budget 2026 did not change

New regime remains default. ₹4 lakh exemption, ₹12 lakh rebate window, and why you should still compare old regime if you claim HRA and 80C.

This note is a short explainer. For calculator-backed answers with live inputs, see the prepayment vs investment and SIP for ₹1 crore articles, or open a calculator from the header.