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Income Tax Calculator — FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27)

Instantly compare your income tax liability under both the new and old tax regime. Applies standard deduction, Section 87A rebate, HRA exemption, and Section 123 (80C) deductions automatically.

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Your income details

Salaried individuals get ₹75,000 standard deduction automatically

Metro: Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata

PPF, ELSS, LIC, EPF, NSC etc. — max ₹1,50,000 (old regime only)

Max ₹25,000 (self+family) / ₹50,000 if senior citizen — old regime only

Max ₹2,00,000 for self-occupied — old regime only

Up to ₹50,000 — available in BOTH regimes

Your tax summary

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How this calculator works

This calculator computes your income tax for FY 2025-26 (Tax Year 2025-26, filed in 2026) under both the old and new tax regime. Here's what it applies automatically:

New Regime

Standard deduction of ₹75,000 (salaried), Section 87A rebate up to ₹60,000 (income ≤ ₹12L), new slab rates (0-30%), plus employer NPS and additional NPS (131(1B)) if entered.

Old Regime

Standard deduction ₹50,000 (salaried), HRA exemption (least of 3), Section 123 (80C) up to ₹1.5L, Section 124 (80D), home loan interest Section 74, Section 87A rebate up to ₹12,500 (income ≤ ₹5L).

Limitations of this calculator

This tool does not compute surcharge (applicable above ₹50L income), Agriculture Income, capital gains income, business losses, AMT, or complex scenarios involving multiple income heads. For these situations, use professional tax software or consult a CA.