This blog explains the concept of income tax surcharge and marginal relief in India for AY 2025-26 (FY 2024-25). It details the current surcharge rates under both old and new tax regimes and illustrates how marginal relief prevents excessive tax liability near surcharge thresholds. Additionally, it covers key Budget 2025 proposals affecting FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27), including revised tax slabs, increased rebate under Sec 87A, and a new type of marginal relief linked to the rebate threshold.

This blog explores the Indian income tax system's marginal relief idea and explains how it helps taxpayers with earnings over 12 lakh. The blog illustrates how marginal relief lowers the tax due, guaranteeing equity and avoiding excessive tax increases, using the example of a 12,10,000 income. In order to demonstrate how this clause upholds a just and equitable tax system, the blog also provides instances of other income categories that are impacted by marginal relief.

Marginal Relief is a crucial concept in taxation that helps taxpayers avoid a higher tax burden when their income slightly exceeds a tax bracket threshold. This blog provides a detailed explanation of Marginal Relief, its calculation, and its significance for taxpayers.

This blog explains the complexity of income tax surcharges and marginal relief in India. It defines surcharges, their rates under both the old and new tax regimes, and the idea of marginal relief, which ensures high-income taxpayers are not unduly punished. It also offers taxpayers advice on how to properly manage their tax liabilities.