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Tax Expert - Answered on Feb 12, 2025

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Question by Deepak on Feb 10, 2025Hindi

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Dear Sir. My salary per month is Rs1,20,000. The only investment I have made is two houses for which I am paying Rs45000 EMI every Month. Since I am paying debts the following is the breakup, Monthly Salary: Rs1,20,000 Housing Loan EMI: Rs 45,000 Paying my friends who lend money + personal Loan: Rs 35,000 (which will not be considered for TAX) For Another six months I have to pay to finish the loans and Pay friends. Jewel Loan - 7lakh remaining Monthly EMI: Rs10,000 (which will not be considered for TAX) Monthly household expenses + Kids Van fees + Kids Music class Fees: Rs.25000 SIP Monthly-Not Tax saving SIP's : Rs.5,000 (From OCT 2024 -Feb 2025 Saved Rs.25,000 so far.) Total: 45000 + 35000 + 10000 + 25000 + 5000 = Rs. 1,20,000 Since this is my state of my expenses. Please tell me should I opt for Old Tax Regime or New Tax Regime. Thank you Sir.

Ans: Your Income for the year is :
Salary Rs.14.40 (@Rs.1,20,000.00 pm).
Housing Loan EMI Rs.45,000.00 needs to segregated into Repayment & Interest Paid, to work out exact details.
All your other expenses or Repayments or Savings shall not give you any tax benefits.
On the face of it, new tax regime seems suitable in your case.
Most welcome for any further clarifications. Thanks.

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Hi Expert, My CTC is 12 Lakhs. I have home loan interest of INR 1,60,000 and principle of approx INR 80,000, ELSS 36,000, Life Insurance 12,000, Tuition Fee 60,000, Medical Insurance 26,000, PPF 50,000 to1,00,000. these are my planned annual investments. I need you help to choose new tax regime or old tax regime. can you help, please.

Ans: Based on the information you have provided, you can calculate your tax liability under both the old tax regime and the new tax regime to see which one is more beneficial for you.

Under the old tax regime, you can claim deductions under Section 80C for your home loan principal repayment, ELSS, life insurance premium, tuition fees, and PPF, which amounts to a total deduction of up to INR 1.5 lakh. In addition, you can claim a deduction of up to INR 25,000 for medical insurance premium under Section 80D. Your total deductions would be INR 1.75 lakh, which reduces your taxable income to INR 10.25 lakh.

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Under the new tax regime, you cannot claim the deductions under Section 80C, Section 80D, and other sections. However, you can claim a standard deduction of INR 50,000. Your taxable income would be INR 11.1 lakh.

Your tax liability under the new tax regime would be as follows:

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Based on the above calculations, it seems like the old tax regime may be more beneficial for you as your taxable income would be lower due to the deductions under Section 80C and Section 80D. However, you should consult a tax expert or a financial advisor to make an informed decision based on your individual circumstances.

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Ans: As you dont have any deductions u/s 80C 80D 80CCD, new tax regime is likely to be beneficial for you

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