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Glossary
Marginal relief ensures that a small increase in income just above a tax threshold or surcharge slab does not result in a disproportionately larger tax outgo.
A safeguard so crossing a tax slab by a small amount doesn’t cost you more tax than the extra income itself.
Caps the incremental tax (or surcharge) at the amount of income exceeding the threshold, common at the ₹7 lakh/₹12 lakh rebate limits and surcharge slabs.
Earning ₹7,05,000 with a ₹7 lakh rebate cutoff pays marginal relief so tax owed does not exceed ₹5,000 (the excess income).
A safeguard so crossing a tax slab by a small amount doesn’t cost you more tax than the extra income itself.
Marginal Relief helps you evaluate products, compare options, and make informed decisions aligned with goals, tax rules, and risk tolerance in the Indian financial system.