Benefits Of The New Income Tax Regime Hike In Exemption Limit From Rs 2.5 Lakh To Rs 3 Lakh Simplified Tax Structure With Less Deductions Reduced Surcharge Rate On Income Over Rs 5 Crore From 37 Per Cent To 25 Per Cent Rebate Limit Hiked To Rs 25,000 From Rs 12,500 For Income Up To Rs 7 Lakh Standard Deduction Of Rs 50,000 Applicable In The New Regime Also Exemption Limit For Leave Encashment For Government Employees Raised From Rs 3 Lakh To Rs 25 Lakh Deductions From Family Pension Income, Contributions To Agniveer Corpus Fund Included