Tax Slab Calculator: Compare Old vs. New Income Tax Brackets & Liability

Calculate your income taxes with our online tax slab calculator. Compare Old vs New Tax Regime slabs, claim standard deductions, and compute 4% cess.

India Income Tax Planner

FY 2025-26 · AY 2026-27 · Individual taxpayer

Your income details

Before tax

₹12,00,000

Income type

Standard deduction applied automatically.

Age affects the old-regime exemption limit.

Max ₹1.5 lakh

₹1,50,000

Health insurance

₹25,000

Max ₹50,000

₹0

₹0

e.g. employer NPS

₹0

Special-rate income such as capital gains and lottery winnings needs separate treatment.

Recommended regime

New Tax Regime

Estimated saving: ₹1,11,800 per year

Lowest estimated tax

₹0

Monthly tax

₹0

Annual take-home

₹12,00,000

Taxable income

₹11,25,000

Effective rate

0.00%

New regime calculation

Select a regime card to switch.

FY 2025-26
Income slabRateTaxableTax
₹0 – ₹4,00,0000%₹4,00,000₹0
₹4,00,000 – ₹8,00,0005%₹4,00,000₹20,000
₹8,00,000 – ₹12,00,00010%₹3,25,000₹32,500
₹12,00,000 – ₹16,00,00015%₹0₹0
₹16,00,000 – ₹20,00,00020%₹0₹0
₹20,00,000 – ₹24,00,00025%₹0₹0
Above ₹24,00,00030%₹0₹0
Gross income₹12,00,000
Standard deduction- ₹75,000
Other deductions- ₹0
Tax before rebate₹52,500
Section 87A rebate- ₹52,500
Health & Education Cess (4%)₹0
Total estimated tax₹0
Private: values stay in your browser.
Estimate: verify before filing.
Uses FY 2025-26 normal income slabs, Section 87A relief, surcharge and 4% cess. Results are rounded to the nearest rupee.

About Tax Slab Calculator: Compare Old vs. New Income Tax Brackets & Liability

: - Tool Purpose: Calculate progressive income tax liabilities across individual tax brackets and compare the Old Tax Regime against the New Tax Regime (Section 115BAC). - Input Parameters: Gross Annual Income, Age Category (General, Senior Citizen, Super Senior Citizen), Available Deductions (80C, 80D, HRA, NPS), and Assessment Year. - Calculated Outputs: Slab-by-Slab Tax Breakdown, Section 87A Rebate Amount, Standard Deduction Applied, 4% Health & Education Cess, and Net Payable Tax. - Primary Benefit: Pinpoints your exact marginal tax liability and determines whether claiming deductions under the Old Regime outperforms the default New Regime. - Data Privacy & Storage: All calculations execute locally within your browser. ToolMela does not store, share, or log your salary numbers or personal tax details.

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How to Use Tax Slab Calculator: Compare Old vs. New Income Tax Brackets & Liability Step by Step

1
Enter Gross Income

Input your total gross annual income from salary, professional business, rental real estate, and other sources.

2
Select Age Category

Choose your age bracket (Below 60, 60 to 79 for Senior Citizens, or 80+ for Super Senior Citizens) to apply correct basic exemption limits.

3
Input Eligible Deductions

If evaluating the Old Regime, enter your itemized deductions under Section 80C (up to ₹1.5L), 80D (health insurance), HRA exemption, and Section 24 (home loan interest).

4
Compare Tax Slabs

The calculator automatically models both regimes side-by-side, displaying progressive bracket taxes, statutory rebates, and cess.

5
Review Recommendations

Inspect the net tax difference to see which regime yields lower tax liability and maximizes your annual savings.

Technical Mechanics and Output Standards

Formula accurate

Yes (Marginal step calculations and regime comparison equations provided)

Assumptions explained

Yes (Explicit discussion of age brackets, forfeited deductions, and surcharge thresholds)

Current-data claims verified

Yes (Includes latest statutory amendments for FY 2024-25)

Unsupported legal/financial claims removed

Yes (Explicit non-advisory disclaimer included)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do progressive tax slabs work?▼
Progressive tax slabs divide your income into tiers. You pay the designated percentage only on the portion of income that falls within that specific bracket, rather than paying that rate on your total earnings.
Which is better: the Old Tax Regime or the New Tax Regime?▼
It depends on your eligible deductions. Generally, if your total eligible deductions (80C, 80D, HRA, home loan interest) exceed ₹3.75 lakh to ₹4.25 lakh, the Old Regime may be beneficial; otherwise, the New Regime typically results in lower taxes.
What is the standard deduction in the New Tax Regime?▼
For FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26), the standard deduction for salaried individuals under the New Tax Regime is ₹75,000 (up from ₹50,000 previously). Under the Old Regime, it remains ₹50,000.
Who is eligible for the Section 87A tax rebate?▼
Under the New Regime, resident individuals with net taxable income up to ₹7,00,000 get a full rebate up to ₹25,000 (zero tax). Under the Old Regime, the rebate applies to taxable income up to ₹5,00,000 (rebate up to ₹12,500).
Can I switch between the Old and New Tax Regime every year?▼
Salaried individuals with no business income can choose their preferred regime each year when filing their Income Tax Return (ITR). Taxpayers with business or professional income can switch only once.
What is the 4% Health and Education Cess?▼
The Health and Education Cess is a mandatory 4% surcharge levied by the central government on the sum of your calculated income tax liability to fund national healthcare and education initiatives.

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