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Income Tax Calculator: Old vs New Regime

Enter your income and deductions to see which regime works out cheaper for you, with a full slab-by-slab breakdown. Figures update as you type.

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Total salary / income before any deductions.

Age

The deductions below apply to the old regime only. The new regime allows the standard deduction but not these.

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EPF, ELSS, PPF, life insurance, etc. Capped at ₹1.5 lakh.

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The exempt portion of your House Rent Allowance.

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80D, 80CCD(1B), home-loan interest, etc.

The new regime saves you ₹1,63,800 a year.

Based on FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27) rules — used for returns filed in 2026. Verify the latest Union Budget for the current financial year.

Old regime

₹1,63,800

Effective rate 13.7% · Taxable ₹11,50,000

New regime

Lower tax

₹0

Effective rate 0.0% · Taxable ₹11,25,000

Total tax compared

Old regime — slab breakdown

SlabRateTax
Up to ₹2,50,0000%₹0
₹2,50,000 – ₹5,00,0005%₹12,500
₹5,00,000 – ₹10,00,00020%₹1,00,000
Above ₹10,00,00030%₹45,000
Taxable income
₹11,50,000
Health & education cess (4%)
₹6,300
Total tax
₹1,63,800

New regime — slab breakdown

SlabRateTax
Up to ₹4,00,0000%₹0
₹4,00,000 – ₹8,00,0005%₹20,000
₹8,00,000 – ₹12,00,00010%₹32,500
Taxable income
₹11,25,000
Less: Section 87A rebate / relief
− ₹52,500
Health & education cess (4%)
₹0
Total tax
₹0

This is an estimate for salaried individuals and does not cover every deduction, surcharge, or special income type. Verify with a qualified tax professional before filing.