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Income Tax Calculator FY 2026‑27 (AY 2027‑28)

Compare your income tax liability under the new regime and the old regime side by side, and instantly see which one saves you more this financial year.

New regime rebate: zero tax up to ₹12L Includes 4% cess · excludes surcharge above ₹50L

Income details

Applied only to the old regime — includes 80C, 80D, HRA, home loan interest etc.

Tax
Ledger
Entry No. 01 — Recommended regime
New Regime
saves you ₹0 vs the other regime
Tax under New Regime₹0
Tax under Old Regime₹0
Effective tax rate (New)0%
Effective tax rate (Old)0%
Includes 4% Health & Education Cess. Surcharge above ₹50L income not included — this is an estimate, not a tax filing.
Choose with context

How to compare old and new tax regimes

The lower-tax regime depends on your income mix and the deductions or exemptions you can actually claim. The new regime offers revised slab rates with fewer deductions, while the old regime may remain relevant for taxpayers with eligible investments, insurance, housing benefits and other permitted claims.

Use annual figures

Include salary, interest and other taxable income expected during the full financial year.

Enter real deductions

Do not select investments solely for a tax benefit; include only eligible amounts you genuinely expect to claim.

Review every year

A salary revision, home loan, rent change or maturing investment can change which regime is more efficient.

The result is an estimate and does not cover every special-rate income, surcharge situation, capital gain or business-income rule. Use it as a comparison starting point and verify complex returns with official guidance or a qualified tax professional.

How it works

How to use the income tax calculator

  1. Enter your gross annual income

    Include salary, freelance or business income, and any other taxable income sources.

  2. Confirm if you're salaried

    Salaried taxpayers get a standard deduction — ₹75,000 under the new regime, ₹50,000 under the old regime.

  3. Enter old-regime deductions

    Add up your Section 80C (₹1.5L cap), 80D, HRA exemption and home loan interest to see the old regime's real benefit.

  4. Compare the two regimes

    The ledger shows tax payable under both regimes, plus the effective tax rate, so you can pick the cheaper option.

Understanding the regimes

New tax regime slabs — FY 2026-27

New regime slab rates (unchanged from FY 2025-26)
Income slabRate
Up to ₹4,00,000Nil
₹4,00,001 – ₹8,00,0005%
₹8,00,001 – ₹12,00,00010%
₹12,00,001 – ₹16,00,00015%
₹16,00,001 – ₹20,00,00020%
₹20,00,001 – ₹24,00,00025%
Above ₹24,00,00030%

A Section 87A rebate of up to ₹60,000 makes tax payable zero for taxable income up to ₹12 lakh under the new regime. With the ₹75,000 standard deduction added on top, salaried individuals earning up to roughly ₹12.75 lakh gross pay no income tax at all.

Old tax regime slabs

Old regime slab rates (individuals below 60)
Income slabRate
Up to ₹2,50,000Nil
₹2,50,001 – ₹5,00,0005%
₹5,00,001 – ₹10,00,00020%
Above ₹10,00,00030%

The old regime allows deductions the new regime doesn't — Section 80C (up to ₹1.5 lakh), 80D health insurance, HRA exemption, and home loan interest under Section 24. A ₹50,000 standard deduction applies for salaried taxpayers, and a Section 87A rebate makes tax nil for taxable income up to ₹5 lakh.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What are the new tax regime slabs for FY 2026-27?

Up to ₹4L nil, ₹4-8L at 5%, ₹8-12L at 10%, ₹12-16L at 15%, ₹16-20L at 20%, ₹20-24L at 25%, above ₹24L at 30% — unchanged from FY 2025-26.

Is there a tax rebate under the new regime?

Yes — Section 87A gives a rebate of up to ₹60,000, making tax payable zero for taxable income up to ₹12 lakh. With the ₹75,000 standard deduction, salaried income up to ~₹12.75L can be tax-free.

Which regime should I choose?

If your eligible deductions (80C, 80D, HRA, home loan interest) are large — often above ₹3.5-4 lakh — the old regime may cost less. With fewer deductions, the new regime's lower rates usually win.

What deductions apply under the old regime?

Section 80C up to ₹1.5 lakh, Section 80D health insurance, HRA exemption, home loan interest under Section 24, and a ₹50,000 standard deduction for salaried taxpayers.

Does this include surcharge and cess?

4% Health & Education Cess is included. Surcharge, which applies only above ₹50 lakh taxable income, is not included — consult a tax professional at that income level.