Synopsis Unlike in the old tax regime where the highest tax rate of 30% is levied on individuals having income starting from Rs 10,00,001, the highest tax rate in the new tax regime is levied on individuals having income starting from Rs 15,00,001. Getty Images From FY 2020-21, taxpayers can choose between two income tax regimes - the existing/old tax regime and the new, concessional one. By opting for the existing tax regime, the taxpayer can continue to avail existing deductions such as section 80C, section 80D etc. of the Income-tax Act, 1961 and tax exemptions like house rent allowance, LTC Cash Voucher Scheme etc. Although the new, concessional tax regime offers lower tax rates as compared to the old tax regime, by opting for the new regime the taxpayer will have to forgo most tax deductions and exemptions that are available under the existing regime.