Latest income tax slabs 2025-26 after Budget 2025: FM Nirmala Sitharaman announced nil income tax for individuals earning up to Rs 12 lakh in Budget 2025. However for salaried individuals, this limit extends to Rs 13.7 lakh due to standard deductions and NPS investments.
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