Is the New Tax Regime Now the Default Option?
UpdatedThe new tax regime under section 115BAC(1A) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 has been the default since FY 2023-24, so if you do nothing your tax is computed under it. The old regime stays available: a salaried taxpayer simply chooses it in the return each year, while anyone with business income must file Form 10-IEA to opt out.
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