Income from Salary
Old Regime only
Exempt Allowances - Old Regime only
HRA Exemption u/s 10(13A) - Old Regime only
HRA Exemption (least of 3 conditions) - Old Regime
Rs. 0
Taxable Salary - Old RegimeRs. 0
Taxable Salary - New RegimeRs. 0
Family Pension Both Regimes
Deduction: 1/3rd or limit, whichever lower.
Income from House Property
Self-Occupied Property
Max Rs.2,00,000 - Old Regime only
Let-Out Property (both regimes)
HP Income/(Loss) - Old RegimeRs. 0
HP Income/(Loss) - New Regime (floor 0)Rs. 0
Business and Profession (PGBP)
Capital Gains
Short Term Capital Gains
Long Term Capital Gains
Other Sources
Gross Total Income
Rs. 0
New Regime - Allowed Deductions and Exemptions u/s 115BAC
- Standard Deduction Rs.75,000 (salary/pension)
- 80CCD(2) - Employer NPS (14% of salary)
- 80CCH(2) - Agniveer Corpus Fund
- 80JJAA - Additional employee cost (30%)
- Family pension deduction u/s 57(iia)
- Let-out HP interest u/s 24(b)
- Gift/festival vouchers up to Rs.15,000 (TY 2026-27)
- Transport allowance - specially-abled
80C/80CCC/80CCD(1) - Limit Rs.1,50,000 Old Regime only
80C Total (capped at Rs.1,50,000)
Rs. 0
80CCD(1B) - Additional NPS - Max Rs.50,000 Old Regime ONLY - NOT New Regime
Old Regime only. Employer NPS u/s 80CCD(2) is separate and applies to both.
80CCD(2) - Employer NPS Both Regimes
Max 14% of Basic+DA for all employees (Budget 2024). Both regimes.
80CCH - Agniveer Both Regimes
80JJAA - Additional Employee Cost Both Regimes
30% of additional employee emoluments.
Other Deductions Old Regime only
Total Deductions - Old Regime
Rs. 0
Total Deductions - New Regime
Rs. 0
Tax Deducted at Source
Total TDS CreditRs. 0
Advance Tax Paid
Total Advance TaxRs. 0
Interest Computation Inputs
Leave blank to default to due date
234A: 1% p.m. on balance tax after TDS, from due date to filing | 234B: 1% p.m. on shortfall if AT less than 90% of assessed tax | 234C: 1% p.m. per instalment deferment.
Total Taxes Paid (TDS + AT)
Rs. 0
Tax Computation - Old vs New Regime
Recommended Regime
-
Old Regime
BetterRs. 0
Total Tax Liability (incl. surcharge and cess)
Standard Deduction-
Professional Tax-
HRA Exemption-
Allowances Exempt-
Chapter VI-A Deductions-
HP Income/(Loss) - set off against salary-
Net Taxable Income-
Tax on Slab Income-
Tax on STCG Equity-
Tax on LTCG Equity-
Tax on LTCG Other-
Rebate u/s 87A-
Surcharge-
Less: Marginal Relief-
H and E Cess 4%-
Total TaxRs. 0
Less: TDS + AT-
Net Payable / (Refund)Rs. 0
New Regime
BetterRs. 0
Total Tax Liability (incl. surcharge and cess)
Standard Deduction-
Professional TaxNot deductible
HRA ExemptionNot applicable
Gift Voucher Exempt-
80CCD(2) + 80CCH + 80JJAA-
HP Income - New Regime (let-out only)-
Net Taxable Income-
Tax on Slab Income-
Tax on STCG Equity-
Tax on LTCG Equity-
Tax on LTCG Other-
Rebate u/s 87A-
Surcharge-
Less: Marginal Relief-
H and E Cess 4%-
Total TaxRs. 0
Less: TDS + AT-
Net Payable / (Refund)Rs. 0
Interest - 234A / 234B / 234C
234A - Late Filing
Months of delay-
Interest u/s 234ARs. 0
234B - Advance Tax Shortfall
Assessed TaxRs. 0
Advance Tax PaidRs. 0
ShortfallRs. 0
Months-
Interest u/s 234BRs. 0
234C - Instalment Deferment
Interest u/s 234CRs. 0
Total Demand Comparison
| Component | Old Regime | New Regime |
|---|---|---|
| Net Tax Payable | - | - |
| + Interest 234A | - | - |
| + Interest 234B | - | - |
| + Interest 234C | - | - |
| Total Demand | Rs. 0 | Rs. 0 |
Year Terminology - Correct Mapping
Tax Year = Financial Year (Previous Year) - NOT Assessment Year. Income earned in Tax Year 2026-27 (1 Apr 2026 to 31 Mar 2027) is filed as Tax Year 2026-27. AY 2026-27 under IT Act 1961 covers income of FY 2025-26 - a different period.
| Income Period | IT Act 1961 | IT Act 2025 | Law |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr 2023 to 31 Mar 2024 | FY 2023-24 then AY 2024-25 | - | IT Act 1961 |
| 1 Apr 2024 to 31 Mar 2025 | FY 2024-25 then AY 2025-26 | - | IT Act 1961, Budget 2024 |
| 1 Apr 2025 to 31 Mar 2026 | FY 2025-26 then AY 2026-27 | - | IT Act 1961, Budget 2025 |
| 1 Apr 2026 to 31 Mar 2027 | - | Tax Year 2026-27 | IT Act 2025, IT Rules 2026, Budget 2026 |
New Regime Slab History
| Income Range | AY 2024-25 | AY 2025-26 | AY 2026-27 | TY 2026-27 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to Rs.3L / Rs.4L | Nil (Rs.3L) | Nil (Rs.3L) | Nil (Rs.4L) | Nil (Rs.4L) |
| Rs.4L to Rs.8L | 5% (Rs.3-6L), 10% (Rs.6-9L) | 5% (Rs.3-7L) | 5% | 5% |
| Rs.8L to Rs.12L | 10%/15% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Rs.12L to Rs.16L | 20% | 15% | 15% | 15% |
| Rs.16L to Rs.20L | 30% | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Rs.20L to Rs.24L | 30% | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| Above Rs.24L | 30% | 30% | 30% | 30% |
| 87A Rebate | Rs.25k (up to Rs.7L) | Rs.25k (up to Rs.7L) | Rs.60k (up to Rs.12L) | Rs.60k (up to Rs.12L) |
| Standard Deduction | Rs.50k | Rs.75k | Rs.75k | Rs.75k |
IT Rules 2026 - Revised Allowances (from TY 2026-27)
AY 2026-27 (FY 2025-26) still uses IT Rules 1962. Revised limits below apply only from Tax Year 2026-27.
| Allowance | IT Rules 1962 (up to AY 2026-27) | IT Rules 2026 (from TY 2026-27) | Regime |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children Education (max 2) | Rs.100/month/child | Rs.3,000/month/child | Old |
| Hostel Expenditure (max 2) | Rs.300/month/child | Rs.9,000/month/child | Old |
| Meal / Food Vouchers | Rs.50/meal | Rs.200/meal | Old |
| Gift / Festival Vouchers | Rs.5,000/year | Rs.15,000/year | Both |
| HRA 50% cities | Del, Mum, Kol, Chen (4) | + Hyd, Blr, Pune, Ahm (8 total) | Old |
Capital Gains - Rates and Holding Periods
| Asset Type | STCG Rate | LTCG Holding | LTCG Rate | Exemption |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Listed Equity Shares | 20% u/s 111A | more than 12 months | 12.5% u/s 112A | Rs.1,25,000 annual (AY 2025-26 onwards) |
| Equity Mutual Funds | 20% u/s 111A | more than 12 months | 12.5% u/s 112A | Rs.1,25,000 annual |
| Debt Mutual Funds (post Apr 2023) | Slab rates regardless of holding period | |||
| Immovable Property | Slab rates (less than 24 months) | more than 24 months | 12.5% w/o indexation | Reinvestment u/s 54, 54EC, 54F |
| Physical Gold | Slab rates (less than 24 months) | more than 24 months | 12.5% w/o indexation | None |
| Virtual Digital Assets (Crypto) | 30% flat u/s 115BBH - no set-off of losses. 1% TDS u/s 194S. | |||
87A Rebate - Eligibility by Year
| Year | Old Regime | New Regime |
|---|---|---|
| AY 2024-25 | Rs.12,500 if total income up to Rs.5,00,000 | Rs.25,000 if total income up to Rs.7,00,000 |
| AY 2025-26 | Rs.12,500 if total income up to Rs.5,00,000 | Rs.25,000 if total income up to Rs.7,00,000 |
| AY 2026-27 and TY 2026-27 | Rs.12,500 if total income up to Rs.5,00,000 | Rs.60,000 if total income up to Rs.12,00,000 |
87A does NOT apply on: STCG u/s 111A, LTCG u/s 112A, lottery u/s 115BB, VDA u/s 115BBH. Applies only on slab-rate income - CBDT clarified.
Advance Tax - Instalment Schedule
| Instalment | Due Date | Cumulative AT Required |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 15 June | 15% of assessed tax |
| 2nd | 15 September | 45% of assessed tax |
| 3rd | 15 December | 75% of assessed tax |
| 4th | 15 March | 100% of assessed tax |
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IT Act 1961 | IT Act 2025 | IT Rules 2026 | Finance Act 2026 | Section 115BAC
For reference only. Verify against applicable statute before payment or filing.
IT Act 1961 | IT Act 2025 | IT Rules 2026 | Finance Act 2026 | Section 115BAC
For reference only. Verify against applicable statute before payment or filing.