The Income Tax Rates and Income Slabs as per the Finance Bill 2011, are as follows. These rates are applicable to Assessment Year 2012-13 (Financial Year 2011-12)
Income Tax Slab for Men (age less than 60 years)
Income Level or Income Slab (in Rs.) Tax Rate
0 -to- 1,80,000 Exempt
1,80,001 -to- 5,00,000 10%
5,00,001 -to- 8,00,000 20%
Above 8,00,000 30%
Income Tax Slab for Women (age less than 60 years)
Income Level or Income Slab (in Rs.) Tax Rate
0 -to- 1,90,000 Exempt
1,90,001 -to- 5,00,000 10%
5,00,001 -to- 8,00,000 20%
Above 8,00,000 30%
Slab of Income Tax for Senior Citizen (age 60 years or above)
Income Level or Income Slab (in Rs.) Tax Rate
0 -to- 2,50,000 Exempt
2,50,001 -to- 5,00,000 10%
5,00,001 -to- 8,00,000 20%
Above 8,00,000 30%
Income Tax Slab for Super Senior Citizen (age 80 years or above)
Income Level or Income Slab (in Rs.) Tax Rate
0 -to- 5,00,000 Exempt
5,00,001 -to- 8,00,000 20%
Above 8,00,000 30%
*Other Important Elements for AY 2012-13
Surcharge on Tax above: NIL
Education Cess on Tax above: 2%
Higher and Secondary Education Cess, on Tax above: 1%
Age for senior citizen is 60 years.