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Tax Basics
What is Income Tax?
Income Tax Is A Direct Tax Charged By The Government Of India On The Income Earned By Individuals, HUFs, Firms, And Companies In A Financial Year. Every Taxpayer Must Calculate Their Total Taxable Income And Pay Tax According To The Applicable Slab Rates Before The Due Date Each Year. The Amount You Owe Depends On Your Total Income, The Tax Regime You Choose, And Any Deductions Or Exemptions You Are Eligible For.
Tax Calculation
How Is Income TaxCalculated?
Income Tax In India Is Calculated Using A Slab System, Where Different Portions Of Your Income Are Taxed At Different Rates Instead Of One Flat Rate On Your Entire Income. Once Your Basic Tax Is Calculated Using The Applicable Slabs, A Health And Education Cess Of 4% Is Added On Top. If Your Total Income Crosses Certain Thresholds, An Additional Surcharge Also Applies. Taxpayers May Also Be Eligible For A Rebate Under Section 87A (New: Section 156), Which Can Reduce Your Tax Liability To Zero If Your Taxable Income Falls Below A Specified Limit.
Regime Comparison
Old Vs New Tax Regime— Which One Should You Choose?
The New Tax Regime Offers Lower Slab Rates But Removes Most Deductions And Exemptions, Making It Simpler And Often Beneficial For Taxpayers With Fewer Investments Or Deductions To Claim. The Old Tax Regime Has Higher Slab Rates But Allows You To Claim Deductions Such As Section 80C (New: Section 123) Investments, HRA Exemption, And Home Loan Interest, Which Can Significantly Lower Your Taxable Income If You Have Substantial Eligible Expenses. There Is No One-Size-Fits-All Answer — The Right Regime Depends On Your Income Level And How Many Deductions You Can Genuinely Claim, So It Is Worth Calculating Your Tax Under Both Regimes Before Filing.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions - Income Tax
What Is The Difference Between Gross Income And Net Taxable Income?
Gross Income Is Your Total Earnings Before Any Deductions, While Net Taxable Income Is What Remains After Subtracting Eligible Deductions, Exemptions, And The Standard Deduction. Income Tax Is Calculated On Your Net Taxable Income, Not Your Gross Income.
Can I Switch Between Old And New Tax Regimes Every Year?
Salaried Individuals Can Choose Between The Old And New Regime Each Financial Year When Filing Their Return. Those With Business Income Have More Limited Ability To Switch Back And Forth, So It Is Best To Confirm Your Eligibility With A Tax Professional.
Is This Income Tax Calculator Accurate For Filing My Return?
This Calculator Gives A Reliable Estimate Based On Current Slab Rates For General Planning Purposes. It Does Not Account For Every Deduction, Exemption, Or Special-Rate Income Such As Capital Gains, So We Recommend Confirming Your Final Figures With A Chartered Accountant Before Filing.
What Is Surcharge And When Does It Apply?
Surcharge Is An Additional Charge On Your Income Tax That Applies Once Your Total Income Crosses Certain High-Income Thresholds, Typically Starting Above ₹50 Lakh. The Surcharge Rate Increases In Steps As Income Rises Further.
What Is The Rebate Under Section 87A?
Section 87A (New: Section 156) Provides A Tax Rebate That Can Bring Your Tax Liability To Zero If Your Net Taxable Income Falls Below A Specified Threshold, Which Differs Between The Old And New Tax Regimes And Is Updated From Time To Time By The Government.
Do Senior Citizens Get A Different Tax Slab?
Yes, Under The Old Tax Regime, Senior Citizens (Aged 60 To 80) And Super Senior Citizens (Above 80) Get A Higher Basic Exemption Limit Compared To Individuals Below 60. The New Tax Regime Applies The Same Slabs Regardless Of Age.
How Often Are Income Tax Slabs Updated?
Income Tax Slabs Are Reviewed And Can Be Revised By The Government In The Annual Union Budget, So It Is Important To Use A Calculator That Reflects The Current Assessment Year's Rates Rather Than An Outdated Version.
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