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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.

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.

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

The exempt portion of your House Rent Allowance.

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.