Tax Regime
Age Category

Income

Deductions

HRA Exemption

Metro city

Uses 50% of basic + DA for HRA limit, else 40%.

Annual Tax₹1,58,080

Net Income After Tax

₹16,76,920

Total Tax + Cess

₹1,58,080

AI Result Summary

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New regime is currently more tax-efficient

For gross annual income of ₹18,35,000, the new regime gives estimated total tax of ₹1,58,080 with monthly post-tax income of ₹1,39,743.

Key takeaway

This choice is saving about ₹65,000 compared with the alternate regime under these assumptions.

Taxable Income

₹17,60,000

after deductions

Gross Income

₹18,35,000

salary + other sources

Effective Tax Rate

8.61%

of gross income

Monthly Take Home

₹1,39,743

approximate

Tax Saved vs Other Regime

₹65,000

vs old regime

HRA Exemption

₹2,10,000

old regime only

Deductions Used

₹0

selected regime

Tax Before Cess

₹1,52,000

base tax

Health & Education Cess

₹6,080

4% on tax

New Regime Snapshot

Total tax: ₹1,58,080

Taxable income: ₹17,60,000

Standard deduction: ₹75,000

Net annual income: ₹16,76,920

Old Regime Snapshot

Total tax: ₹2,23,080

Taxable income: ₹13,40,000

Deduction used: ₹2,35,000

HRA exemption: ₹2,10,000

Comparison Snapshot

FY 2025-26 / AY 2026-27 style slabs

New Regime

Better fit

Total tax: ₹1,58,080

Take home: ₹1,39,743/mo

Effective rate: 8.61%

Old Regime

Total tax: ₹2,23,080

Take home: ₹1,34,327/mo

Effective rate: 12.16%

Structure inspired by broader tax-planning calculators: separate income, deductions, and HRA inputs with regime comparison. This is still an estimate, not a filing-grade tax engine.

What does this tax calculator do?

This tool gives an approximate Indian income tax estimate for salaried individuals by comparing old and new regimes, applying standard deduction, cess, and selected old-regime deductions.

How to use this Income Tax Calculator

  1. Enter realistic values based on your current plan or trade setup.
  2. Review the output metrics, not just the headline number.
  3. Run multiple scenarios to compare best/base/worst cases.

Practical tips

  • Compare both regimes before deciding where tax-saving investments add value.
  • Use realistic deduction numbers instead of maxing every section automatically.
  • Review take-home impact monthly, not just annual tax outgo.

Model assumptions

  • This is an approximate salaried-income estimate for Indian tax planning.
  • Surcharge, special-rate income, and employer-specific payroll rules are excluded.
  • Actual tax may differ based on slab updates and filing details.

This calculator is for educational purposes only and should not replace advice from a qualified tax professional.