Tax on ₹7.5 Lakh Salary: Zero Tax Explanation (FY 2025-26)
Earning ₹7.5 Lakhs (7.5 LPA) still gives you zero tax under the New Tax Regime (FY 2025-26). The ₹75,000 Standard Deduction reduces your taxable income to ₹6.75 Lakhs. Since this is well below the ₹12 Lakh rebate limit, you get the full Section 87A rebate, making your tax payable zero.
For a ₹7.5 Lakh salary, your tax payable is ₹0 (Zero) under the New Tax Regime.
Why? Your calculated tax is ₹13,750, but the government gives you a full discount (Rebate u/s 87A up to ₹12 Lakh taxable income).
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Includes 80C, 80D, HRA, Home Loan Interest etc.
New Regime saves you ₹54,600 🎉
Monthly In-Hand Breakdown
| Component | New Regime (Recommended) | Old Regime (No Invest) |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Salary | ₹62,500 | ₹62,500 |
| Less: PF (Est.) | - ₹3,750 | - ₹3,750 |
| Less: Prof Tax | - ₹200 | - ₹200 |
| Less: TDS (Tax) | ₹0 | - ₹4,550 |
| In-Hand Salary | ₹58,550 | ₹54,000 |
*PF is assumed at 12% of Basic Salary (Basic assumed as 50% of CTC).
Where Does Your ₹7.5L Go?
Take-home pay.
Full Rebate applied.
Compulsory savings.
The "Zero Tax" Calculation (FY 2025-26)
| Slab | Rate | Calculation |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - ₹4 Lakhs | Nil | ₹0 |
| ₹4 Lakhs - ₹6.75 Lakhs | 5% | ₹2,75,000 × 5% = ₹13,750 |
| Gross Tax | - | ₹13,750 |
| Less: Rebate 87A | - | - ₹13,750 |
| Net Payable | - | ₹0 |
Tax Outcome under Old Regime
In the Old Regime, the rebate limit is only ₹5 Lakhs. Your taxable income (after ₹50k deduction) is ₹7.00 Lakhs.
Total Tax = ₹54,600.
To bring this to zero, you would need significant investments (₹2L+ in 80C and other deductions).
Conclusion
For a ₹7.5 Lakh salary, the New Tax Regime results in zero tax liability due to the Standard Deduction and 87A rebate. This benefit applies automatically without requiring additional investments.
This content is prepared and reviewed using RBI circulars, official lender disclosures, and current Indian tax references. Numbers are educational estimates, not personalized advice.
Apr 2026
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Calculations are based on income tax slabs for FY 2025-26 applicable to resident individuals below 60 years.