The tax rate has increased from 2.5% to 5% for those earning between Rs600,000 and Rs1,200,000 per annum.

The government maintained the tax slabs to six, as the tax burden continues to increase on the inflation-burdened salaried class.

The salaried class paid Rs158 billion in taxes during the first half of the last fiscal year, becoming the fourth-largest income tax contributor.

Individuals might think twice before seeing their pay cheque at the start of the month as the new rates have further affected the post-tax earnings of people earning more than Rs600,000 per annum.

Here is your guide to quickly calculate how the new tax rate has affected your post-tax earnings and how much tax you will be paying annually.

We have also reproduced the next tax slab as laid out in the finance bill for FY 2024-25.

Tax slabs

Furthermore, those earning between Rs3,200,000 to Rs4,100,000 per annum will pay a fixed tax of Rs430,000 and 30% on income above Rs3,200,000 will be levied.

For those earning above Rs4,100,000 per annum, a fixed tax of Rs700,000 plus 35% on income above Rs4,100,000 will be applicable.

The government has maintained the existing six tax slabs but has adjusted the tax rates. Previously, the 35% tax rate was applicable on monthly incomes above Rs600,000 (Rs7,200,000 per annum), while the lower slabs had a 27.5% tax rate.