Tax Slabs
Apart from fulfilling its customary role in protection, life insurance is one of the most popular tools for savings, investment and tax planning. For financial year 2009-10, the following income tax rates will be applicable to individuals:
Assessment Year 2010-11(F Y 2009-10):
Total Income

RATE OF TAX 

For Male below 65 Years For Women below
65 yrs
For Senior Citizens
Upto Rs. 1,60,000 Nil Nil Nil
Rs. 1,60,001 to Rs. 1,90,000 10% Nil Nil
Rs. 1,90,001 to Rs. 2,40,000 10% 10% Nil
Rs 2,40,001 to Rs. 3,00,000 10% 10% 10%
Rs. 3,00,001 to Rs. 5,00,000 20% 20% 20%
Above Rs. 5,00,000 30% 30% 30%
Please note that a surcharge of 10 per cent of the total tax liability is applicable where the total income exceeds Rs 1,000,000.
Education Cess on Income Tax
Education Cess @ 3% will be payable on the amount of income tax (including surcharge).
Disclaimer -  "Above is a broad understanding of the Income Tax Provisions and is subject to changes in the tax laws. Therefore the same is not specific advise in regard to your personal tax and investment matters. Kindly contact your tax consultant for exact calculation of your tax liabilities".