{"id":25593439,"date":"2024-10-08T12:52:24","date_gmt":"2024-10-08T07:22:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25593439"},"modified":"2025-04-03T12:00:04","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T06:30:04","slug":"income-tax","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax\/","title":{"rendered":"Who Should Pay Income Tax?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d41ec54cb0c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d41ec54cb0c\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax\/#Who_Should_Pay_Income_Tax\" >Who Should Pay Income Tax?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax\/#Income_Tax_Slabs\" >Income Tax Slabs\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax\/#Key_Changes_and_Benefits\" >Key Changes and Benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax\/#Who_Must_Pay_Income_Tax\" >Who Must Pay Income Tax?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax\/#Mandatory_ITR_Filing_Scenarios\" >Mandatory ITR Filing Scenarios<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax\/#Income_Tax_for_Senior_Citizens\" >Income Tax for Senior Citizens<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax\/#Rebates_and_Exemptions\" >Rebates and Exemptions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax\/#Consequences_of_Not_Paying_Income_Tax\" >Consequences of Not Paying Income Tax<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/income-tax\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Income tax is the backbone of the Indian government&#8217;s revenue. That revenue funds the public services we all rely on\u2014education, healthcare, infrastructure and welfare programs. But who should pay income tax, and how much, remains a tricky issue in India. As the economy grows, so does the gap between the rich and the poor, and the informal workforce is a major challenge for the government in designing a fair and effective tax system.<\/p>\n<p>In this post, we&#8217;ll explore India&#8217;s updated income tax structure for 2025, who has to pay tax, and the key changes that could affect taxpayers. We&#8217;ll also look at the different viewpoints on how the tax burden should be distributed and whether the new system really does promote fairness and economic growth.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/practical-accounting-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Practical Accounting Training for Real-World Success \u2013 Sign Up Now!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Should_Pay_Income_Tax\"><\/span><strong>Who Should Pay Income Tax?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Income tax is a direct tax levied on income earned by individuals and entities. The tax is calculated based on earnings over a financial year (April 1st to March 31st). Understanding who should pay income tax\u2014and how much\u2014is crucial for all taxpayers in India. It is one of the primary ways the government collects revenue to provide public services such as healthcare, education, transportation, and welfare programs. Understanding who should pay income tax and how much to pay is important for all taxpayers in India.<\/p>\n<div class=\"epyt-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  style=\"display: block; margin: 0px auto;\"  id=\"_ytid_83369\"  width=\"480\" height=\"270\"  data-origwidth=\"480\" data-origheight=\"270\"  data-relstop=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kpdB3A8C7R4?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;rel=0&#038;fs=0&#038;playsinline=1&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;disablekb=0&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>In this guide, we\u2019ll explore income tax slabs, who is required to pay, different tax regimes, and much more.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Income_Tax_Slabs\"><\/span><strong>Income Tax Slabs\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Indian government has overhauled the tax slabs to simplify the system and give taxpayers a break. Under the new tax regime, the slabs are:<\/p>\n<div class=\"cdatainfo modify_cdata_list_style id-r-component \" data-pos=\"15\">\n<table class=\"redcator-table-advance\">\n<colgroup>\n<col \/>\n<col \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Income (In Rs)<\/td>\n<td>Tax rate (In %)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>0-4,00,000<\/td>\n<td>0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>4,00,001-8,00,000<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>8,00,001-12,00,000<\/td>\n<td>10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>12,00,001-16,00,000<\/td>\n<td>15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>16,00,001-20,00,000<\/td>\n<td>20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>20,00,001-24,00,000<\/td>\n<td>25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>24,00,001 and above<\/td>\n<td>30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div data-pos=\"15\">\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>\u00a0Zero tax on income up to Rs 12 lakh &#8211; Rs 12.75 lakh for salaried<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"cdatainfo modify_cdata_list_style id-r-component \" data-pos=\"15\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Changes_and_Benefits\"><\/span><strong>Key Changes and Benefits<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>1. Higher Basic Exemption Limit<\/strong>:One of the key changes is a higher basic exemption limit. That means the tax burden on lower-income groups is reduced. The exemption limit has been raised from \u20b93 lakh to \u20b94 lakh.<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 [&quot;ordered_list&quot;,{&quot;spread&quot;:false,&quot;startingNumber&quot;:1,&quot;start&quot;:1669,&quot;end&quot;:2345},&quot;regular_list_item&quot;,{&quot;start&quot;:1815,&quot;end&quot;:1985}]\"><strong>2. Zero Tax Liability up to \u20b912 Lakh<\/strong>: Taxpayers earning up to <strong>\u20b912 lakh will have no tax liability<\/strong> thanks to an increased rebate under Section 87A. That rebate is capped at \u20b960,000.<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 [&quot;ordered_list&quot;,{&quot;spread&quot;:false,&quot;startingNumber&quot;:1,&quot;start&quot;:1669,&quot;end&quot;:2345},&quot;regular_list_item&quot;,{&quot;start&quot;:1986,&quot;end&quot;:2153}]\"><strong>3. Standard Deduction for Salaried Individuals<\/strong>:Salaried taxpayers can claim a standard deduction of <strong>\u20b975,000<\/strong> under the new tax regime. That&#8217;s a further tax relief.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Marginal Relief for Incomes Slightly Above \u20b912 Lakh<\/strong>:Taxpayers earning just over \u20b912 lakh will benefit from marginal relief. That means they won&#8217;t be hit with excessive taxation on small income increases.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-25607261 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Who-Should-Pay-Income-Tax-300x300.webp\" alt=\"Who Should Pay Income Tax\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Who-Should-Pay-Income-Tax-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Who-Should-Pay-Income-Tax-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Who-Should-Pay-Income-Tax-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Who-Should-Pay-Income-Tax-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Who-Should-Pay-Income-Tax-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Who-Should-Pay-Income-Tax-24x24.webp 24w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Who-Should-Pay-Income-Tax-48x48.webp 48w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Who-Should-Pay-Income-Tax-96x96.webp 96w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Who-Should-Pay-Income-Tax-75x75.webp 75w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Who-Should-Pay-Income-Tax-350x350.webp 350w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Who-Should-Pay-Income-Tax-750x750.webp 750w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Who-Should-Pay-Income-Tax-1140x1140.webp 1140w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Who-Should-Pay-Income-Tax.webp 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Must_Pay_Income_Tax\"><\/span><strong>Who Must Pay Income Tax?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The following individuals and entities must pay income tax if their income is above the basic exemption limit:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Salaried employees<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Self-employed individuals (freelancers, business owners)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Companies and LLPs<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The amount of tax payable is based on the income earned, investments made, and deductions available.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mandatory_ITR_Filing_Scenarios\"><\/span><strong>Mandatory ITR Filing Scenarios<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even if your income is below the taxable limit, you must file ITR in the following cases:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If your gross total income is above the basic exemption limit (<strong>\u20b94 lakh<\/strong> for individuals below 60,<strong> \u20b95 lakh<\/strong> for senior citizens).<\/li>\n<li>If you have deposited more than<strong> \u20b91 crore<\/strong> in a current bank account in a financial year.<\/li>\n<li>If you have incurred electricity expenses above<strong> \u20b91 lakh<\/strong> in a financial year.<\/li>\n<li>If you have<strong> foreign income or foreign assets<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>If you receive income from<strong> capital gains, property or other taxable sources<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Income_Tax_for_Senior_Citizens\"><\/span><strong>Income Tax for Senior Citizens<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>India provides special tax benefits for senior citizens to ease their burden:<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Senior Citizens (Aged 60\u201379 Years)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Basic exemption limit: <strong>\u20b95 lakh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Additional deductions under Section 80D for medical insurance premiums and under Section 80TTB for interest income.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Super Senior Citizens (Aged 80+ Years)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Basic exemption limit:<strong> \u20b97 lakh<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>No tax liability if annual income is below<strong> \u20b97 lakh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\"><strong>Key Points: Senior citizens get a higher exemption limit and extra deductions. Super senior citizens (80+) enjoy even higher tax benefits with a \u20b95 lakh exemption<\/strong><\/div>\n<table width=\"446\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><strong>Our Other Courses<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/uae-accounting\/\">UAE Accounting Course<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/gst-course\/\">GST with Practical Accounting Course<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/tally-course\/\">Tally Training<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/practical-accounting-course\/\">PwC Certified Taxation and Accounting Course<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/acca-course\/\">ACCA Course<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/zoho-books-training\/\">Zoho Books Training<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rebates_and_Exemptions\"><\/span><strong>Rebates and Exemptions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Taxpayers can reduce their taxable income through rebates and exemptions:<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Common Rebates and Exemptions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Section 80C<\/strong>: Deductions up to \u20b91.5 lakh for investments in life insurance, provident funds, National Savings Certificates (NSC), etc.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Section 80D<\/strong>: Deductions for medical insurance premiums (\u20b925,000 for individuals, \u20b950,000 for senior citizens).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Section 24(b)<\/strong>: Deduction on home loan interest payments (up to \u20b92 lakh).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Rebate Under Section 87A<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Individuals earning below \u20b912 lakh after deductions can get rebate up to \u20b960,000 and no tax liability up to \u20b912 lakh.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consequences_of_Not_Paying_Income_Tax\"><\/span><strong>Consequences of Not Paying Income Tax<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not paying income tax or not filing returns can lead to heavy penalties:<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Penalties for Not Filing ITR<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Late filing fees<\/strong>: \u20b95,000 fine for missing the deadline (\u20b91,000 if income is below \u20b95 lakh).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interest on unpaid taxes<\/strong>: 1% per month under Section 234A for late tax payments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Legal Action<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Prosecution<\/strong>: Willful tax evasion can lead to 3 months to 7 years imprisonment under Section 276C.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tax audits and investigations<\/strong>: Non-filing or incorrect filing of returns can trigger tax department audits and further scrutiny.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/practical-accounting-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Practical Accounting Training for Real-World Success \u2013 Sign Up Now!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>India&#8217;s income tax system in 2025 is where relief and revenue generation meet. That meeting point comes with a pretty significant announcement: no tax on incomes up to \u20b912 lakh (and \u20b912.75 lakh for salaried employees) under the new regime, starting April 1, 2025. That move empowers millions of middle-income earners, simplifies tax planning\u2014and shows a real commitment to economic inclusion. Taxpayers who understand the ins and outs of tax slabs, exemptions and filing obligations can make the most of their finances. And that fuels India&#8217;s growth story. Wherever you are in your career climbing the ladder, running a business or enjoying retirement you&#8217;ll thrive financially and as a contributor to a stronger nation if you get the tax regime right.<\/p>\n<p>Taxpayers should assess their income, deductions and financial goals to see if the new regime is better than the old one. 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