Tax

FY 2025-26

Income Tax Calculator

Compare your tax liability under the Old and New regime for FY 2025-26. Updated for Budget 2025 — ₹12 lakh zero-tax under new regime.

New Regime saves you more

You save ₹86,840 per year by choosing the New Regime

₹12.00 L
Your total annual CTC / gross income

Old Regime Deductions

Max ₹1,50,000 allowed
Self + family: up to ₹25,000; parents: additional ₹25,000–₹50,000
Annual HRA component in your salary
Max ₹2,00,000 for self-occupied property

Total Tax Payable

₹0

Taxable Income

₹11.25 L

Std. Deduction

₹75,000

Rebate 87A

₹52,500

Cess (4%)

₹0

Effective Rate

0.00%

Take-Home

₹12.00 L

Quick comparison

New Regime Tax

₹0

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Old Regime Tax

₹86,840

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FY 2025-26 Tax Slabs

New Regime

Income SlabTax Rate
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%

Rebate u/s 87A: Full tax rebate if net income ≤ ₹12 lakh (max ₹60,000)

Old Regime (below 60)

Income SlabTax Rate
Up to ₹2,50,000Nil
₹2,50,001 – ₹5,00,0005%
₹5,00,001 – ₹10,00,00020%
Above ₹10,00,00030%

Rebate u/s 87A: Rebate up to ₹12,500 if net income ≤ ₹5 lakh. Deductions apply.

Frequently asked questions

Is ₹12 lakh really tax-free under the new regime?

Yes — for FY 2025-26, if your net taxable income (after ₹75,000 standard deduction) is ₹12 lakh or less, the full tax is rebated under Section 87A. So a salary of up to ₹12.75 lakh effectively has zero income tax.

Which regime should I choose?

For most salaried individuals with income under ₹15 lakh and limited deductions, the New Regime now saves more tax. If you have large 80C investments, home loan interest, and HRA — run both scenarios using this calculator to decide.

Is standard deduction available in the new regime?

Yes. Budget 2024 extended the ₹75,000 standard deduction to the new regime as well (previously only in old regime). This is already factored into this calculator.

What is the surcharge on income above ₹50 lakh?

A surcharge applies: 10% for income ₹50L–₹1Cr, 15% for ₹1Cr–₹2Cr, 25% for ₹2Cr–₹5Cr, and 37% above ₹5Cr (capped at 25% under new regime for most cases). This calculator includes surcharge automatically.