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Salary & Income Tax Calculator (India)

Calculate your monthly net take-home salary and compare tax liabilities under Old and New Regimes (FY 2025-26 & FY 2026-27).

Salary Structure

Annual CTC (₹)Monthly Equivalent: ₹1,00,000
Basic Salary (% of CTC)
HRA (% of Basic)

Tax Deductions (Old Regime)

Monthly Rent Paid (₹)
Rent Location (City)
Other 80C Deductions (₹/year)PPF, LIC, ELSS, NSC, etc. (EPF automatically added. Capped at ₹1.5L)
Health Insurance 80D (₹)
Home Loan Interest Sec 24 (₹)

Take-Home Pay Comparison

Old Tax Regime
0 /mo
Yearly Take-home: ₹0
New Tax Regime
0 /mo
Yearly Take-home: ₹0

Detailed Calculation Breakdown

ComponentOld RegimeNew Regime
Gross Annual Salary00
Standard Deduction- ₹50,000- ₹75,000
HRA Exemption- ₹0Not Allowed
Sec 80C Deductions- ₹50,000Not Allowed
Other Exemptions (80D/24)- ₹15,000Not Allowed
Professional Tax- ₹2,400- ₹2,400
Net Taxable Income00
Annual Income Tax (inc. Cess)00
EPF Employee Share (12%)- ₹0- ₹0
Monthly Take-Home Cash00

Monthly Components Breakdown

Basic Salary0
HRA Allowance0
Special Allowance0
Gross Monthly Salary0
Employee PF (deduction)- ₹0
Professional Tax (deduction)- ₹200

Complete Guide: How to Use the Salary Calculator

Evaluate your net in-hand monthly salary and model your tax liabilities under the New and Old Indian Tax Regimes (FY 2025-26 & FY 2026-27). Deduct EPF, professional tax, and customize allowances to optimize your tax liability.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Enter your Annual CTC (Cost to Company) or monthly pay using the input controls.
  2. Adjust basic salary and HRA percentage ratios to match your corporate payslip layout.
  3. Indicate if Employer EPF contribution is included in the stated CTC.
  4. Input your monthly rent and select your city type to automatically calculate HRA tax exemption under the Old Regime.
  5. Add other tax deductions under Section 80C (like LIC, PPF) or Section 80D (health insurance) for the Old Regime analysis.
  6. Review the side-by-side comparison panel showing Old vs New tax regime values to choose the better scheme.

Key Features & Benefits

  • Calculates HRA tax exemption using official three-tier Indian taxation formulas.
  • Supports latest FY 2025-26 & FY 2026-27 New Tax Regime rules (incorporating ₹75k standard deduction and up to ₹7L rebate).
  • Provides side-by-side comparisons of tax liabilities, EPF savings, and monthly take-home payouts.
  • Fully customizable Basic and HRA ratios.
  • Enables restriction of PF calculation to the mandatory ₹1,800/month statutory cap.
  • 100% client-side calculation for full data safety.

FAQs about Salary Calculator

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