Income Tax Calculator India 🇮🇳
Advanced computation engine with HRA exemptions, Chapter VI-A deductions, and the latest Budget 2025 rules.
💰 Income Sources
Do not subtract the standard deduction.
Capped at ₹2,00,000 (Old Regime).
🏢 HRA Exemption Engine
Required only if HRA is part of your salary structure.
🛡️ Deductions (Chapter VI-A)
EPF, PPF, ELSS, LIC. Max ₹1.5L cap.
Max ₹50,000 cap.
Crucial: Allowed in BOTH regimes.
Age-based cap auto-applies.
Enter actual PT deducted.
The 2026 Master Guide to Income Tax 🏛️
Under the New Tax Regime (FY 2025-26), if your gross salary is ₹12.75 Lakhs, your final tax liability is exactly ₹0. The ₹75,000 Standard Deduction brings your taxable income down to ₹12 Lakhs, which triggers the enhanced Section 87A rebate, instantly wiping out the entire ₹60,000 tax bill.
1. The New Tax Regime Slabs (Budget 2025) 📊
The Union Budget 2025 drastically expanded the tax brackets for the New Regime to push more taxpayers away from the deduction-heavy Old Regime. The new statutory brackets are:
| Income Slab (₹) | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to 4,00,000 | Nil |
| 4,00,001 to 8,00,000 | 5% |
| 8,00,001 to 12,00,000 | 10% |
| 12,00,001 to 16,00,000 | 15% |
| 16,00,001 to 20,00,000 | 20% |
| 20,00,001 to 24,00,000 | 25% |
| Above 24,00,000 | 30% |
2. Old vs New: The Break-Even Point ⚖️
The Old Regime allows you to claim HRA, Section 80C (up to ₹1.5L), Section 80D (Health Insurance), and Home Loan Interest (Section 24b). However, because the New Regime offers significantly lower baseline tax rates, you mathematically need at least ₹3.5L to ₹4L in total deductions just to break even with the New Regime. If you rent a house and do not have a home loan, the New Regime almost always wins.
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Read the Tax Master GuideFrequently Asked Questions ❓
Can I claim HRA and Home Loan Interest together?
Yes, under the Old Regime, you can claim both if you own a house in one city but reside in a rented house in another city due to employment requirements. You must be able to prove genuine rent payments.
Is NPS allowed in the New Tax Regime?
Your personal contribution to NPS under Section 80CCD(1B) is not allowed in the New Regime. However, your Employer's Contribution to your NPS under Section 80CCD(2) is fully deductible in both the Old and New Regimes.
What happens if I miss the ITR filing deadline?
If you miss the July 31st deadline, you can file a Belated Return until December 31st. However, you will face a penalty of up to ₹5,000 under Section 234F, and you will lose the right to carry forward any capital losses to the next year.
Actuarial & System Assumptions
This simulation engine is provided for illustrative, educational, and strategic planning purposes only. It does not constitute a financial contract, legal guarantee, or fiduciary advice.
Calculations rely on deterministic inputs and compounded mathematical growth models. Real-world inflation, sequence of returns, market volatility, and asset degradation will cause actual results to deviate.
Tax brackets, government subsidies (e.g., PM Surya Ghar), and statutory interest rates are subject to continuous legislative amendments. This engine does not guarantee real-time legal compliance.
Rupee Logics is a mathematical simulator, not a SEBI-registered entity. Users are strictly advised to verify all capital allocations and liability assumptions with certified financial professionals.