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Income Tax Calculator FY 2025-26

Compare Old vs New tax regime. Enter your income and deductions — see exactly which regime saves you more tax and your monthly take-home pay.

📅 FY 2025-26 / AY 2026-27 ✅ Updated for Budget 2025 🔒 No data stored
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🧾 Your Income & Deductions

Income
Deductions — Only Available in Old Regime
These deductions reduce your taxable income ONLY if you choose the Old Regime. New Regime does NOT allow these.
Includes EPF, VPF, PPF, ELSS funds, life insurance premium, NSC, home loan principal
Interest paid on home loan for self-occupied property (not principal)
Additional NPS contribution above 80C limit — extra ₹50K deduction
Enter the exempt HRA amount (min of: actual HRA, rent−10% basic, 40/50% basic). Zero if company gives no HRA or you don't pay rent.
Summary

Results update automatically as you type. Not a substitute for CA advice.

Recommended Regime
Enter your income to compare
Annual Tax Comparison
🔵 Old Regime
✓ Saves more
🟢 New Regime
✓ Saves more
🔵 Old Regime
Gross Income
Std. Deduction−₹50,000
80C + 80D + HRA
Taxable Income
Total Tax + Cess
🟢 New Regime
Gross Income
Std. Deduction−₹75,000
No other deductions
Taxable Income
Total Tax + Cess

💰 Estimated Monthly Take-Home

Old Regime
New Regime

Take-home = (Gross − Tax) / 12. Does not include PF deduction or professional tax.

⚠️ This calculator covers the main deductions for salaried employees. Surcharge applies for income above ₹50L. Consult a CA for comprehensive tax planning.

🟢 New Regime Slabs — FY 2025-26

Income RangeTax Rate
Up to ₹4,00,000Nil
₹4L – ₹8L5%
₹8L – ₹12L10%
₹12L – ₹16L15%
₹16L – ₹20L20%
₹20L – ₹24L25%
Above ₹24L30%

✅ 87A Rebate: ZERO tax if net taxable income ≤ ₹12 lakh

Standard deduction: ₹75,000 for salaried. + 4% Health & Education Cess.

🔵 Old Regime Slabs — FY 2025-26

Income RangeTax Rate
Up to ₹2,50,000Nil
₹2.5L – ₹5L5%
₹5L – ₹10L20%
Above ₹10L30%

✅ 87A Rebate: ZERO tax if net taxable income ≤ ₹5 lakh

Standard deduction: ₹50,000 for salaried. Allows 80C, 80D, HRA, 24(b), NPS. + 4% Cess.

Income Tax FAQs — FY 2025-26

Which tax regime is better — Old or New for FY 2025-26?

It depends on your deductions. The New Regime is better if your total deductions (80C + 80D + HRA + home loan interest) are less than ~₹4–5 lakh. The Old Regime is better if you have maximum deductions (₹1.5L in 80C, ₹25K in 80D, ₹2L home loan interest, ₹50K NPS) and a salary above ₹10 lakh. Use this calculator to find your exact answer — it's different for every person.

Is income below ₹12 lakh actually tax-free under the New Regime?

Yes — for salaried individuals in the New Regime: ₹75,000 standard deduction brings ₹12.75L gross salary to ₹12L taxable income. Section 87A rebate waives tax on taxable income up to ₹12L. So a salaried person with up to ~₹12.75L gross salary pays ZERO income tax under the New Regime in FY 2025-26. Budget 2025 raised this limit from the earlier ₹7L threshold.

Can I switch between Old and New Regime every year?

Salaried employees can switch between regimes every financial year by declaring their choice to their employer at the start of the year. However, taxpayers with business income can only switch once from New to Old and cannot switch back easily. If you don't make any declaration, the default is the New Regime from FY 2024-25 onwards.

What is the standard deduction for FY 2025-26?

For salaried employees: ₹75,000 under the New Regime and ₹50,000 under the Old Regime. The standard deduction is available to all salaried employees and pensioners automatically — no proof required. Budget 2024 increased it from ₹50,000 to ₹75,000 for the New Regime.

Is there a surcharge on income tax?

Yes. Surcharge applies on income above ₹50 lakh: 10% surcharge on ₹50L–₹1Cr; 15% on ₹1Cr–₹2Cr; 25% on ₹2Cr–₹5Cr (New Regime max); 37% on above ₹5Cr (Old Regime only — New Regime caps at 25%). This calculator covers most salaried employees under ₹50L. If your income is above this, consult a CA for the exact surcharge computation.

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