CA Mayur Sondagar
Income Tax Calculator · FY 2025-26 & FY 2026-27

INCOME TAX CALCULATOR FOR AY 2026-27 (FY 2025-26)

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SHORT TERM CAPITAL GAIN U/S 111A (TAXABLE AT 20%)--
LONG TERM CAPITAL GAIN U/S 112A (TAXABLE AT 12.5%)--
DEDUCTIONS U/S 80C-NA
DEDUCTIONS U/S 80CCD(2)--
DEDUCTIONS U/S 80D-NA
OTHER DEDUCTIONS-NA
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DIFFERENCE IN TAX
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TAX CALCULATION UNDER NEW REGIME
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Less:Rebate u/s 87A for Total Income upto 12 lakh (Max Rs. 60,000/-)-
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Add: Cess@4%-
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TAX CALCULATION UNDER OLD REGIME
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Total Tax at Special Rates (For Short Term Capital Gain)-
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Less:Rebate u/s 87A for Total Income upto 5 lakh (Max Rs. 12,500/-)-
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Add: Surcharge-
Add: Cess @ 4%-
Total Tax Liability-
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TAX TABLE — NEW (DEFAULT) REGIME — F.Y. 2025-26 (A.Y. 2026-27)

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Taxation Updates (CA Mayur J Sondagar)

TAX SLABS — ALL ASSESSEES — AY 2026-27 (FY 2025-26)

🟢 New (Default) Regime — Individuals, HUF, AOP, BOI [S. 115BAC(1A)] — Applicable for ALL Ages
Income Slab (₹)Tax RateRemarks
Up to 4,00,000NILNil slab — no tax
4,00,001 – 8,00,0005%₹0 to ₹20,000 max tax in this slab
8,00,001 – 12,00,00010%₹0 to ₹40,000 max tax in this slab
12,00,001 – 16,00,00015%₹0 to ₹60,000 max tax in this slab
16,00,001 – 20,00,00020%₹0 to ₹80,000 max tax in this slab
20,00,001 – 24,00,00025%₹0 to ₹1,00,000 max tax in this slab
Above 24,00,00030%Highest slab rate
➕ Surcharge + 4% H&E Cess applicable on tax after rebate. Rebate u/S. 87A: Max ₹60,000 for total income ≤ ₹12,00,000 (with marginal relief just above ₹12L). Surcharge on normal income: 10% (₹50L–₹1Cr), 15% (₹1Cr–₹2Cr), 25% (₹2Cr–₹5Cr & above). Note: 37% surcharge NOT applicable under New Regime [S. 115BAC(1A)(ii)]. Surcharge on STCG u/S. 111A and LTCG u/S. 112A is capped at 15% even above ₹2 crore — in both Old and New Regime.
🔴 Old Regime — Individual (Below 60 Years) — AY 2026-27
Income Slab (₹)Tax RateRemarks
Up to 2,50,000NILBasic exemption limit
2,50,001 – 5,00,0005%Max ₹12,500 in this slab
5,00,001 – 10,00,00020%Max ₹1,00,000 in this slab
Above 10,00,00030%Highest slab rate
➕ Rebate u/S. 87A: Max ₹12,500 for total income ≤ ₹5,00,000. Surcharge: 10% (₹50L–₹1Cr), 15% (₹1Cr–₹2Cr), 25% (₹2Cr–₹5Cr), 37% (>₹5Cr) [capped at 15% on STCG/LTCG]. 4% H&E Cess on tax + surcharge.
🔴 Old Regime — Senior Citizen (60 to 79 Years) — AY 2026-27
Income Slab (₹)Tax RateRemarks
Up to 3,00,000NILHigher basic exemption for senior citizens
3,00,001 – 5,00,0005%Max ₹10,000 in this slab
5,00,001 – 10,00,00020%Max ₹1,00,000 in this slab
Above 10,00,00030%Highest slab rate
➕ Rebate u/S. 87A: Max ₹12,500 for total income ≤ ₹5,00,000. Same surcharge & cess as below-60. Senior citizens resident in India are exempt from advance tax if no business/profession income [S. 207].
🔴 Old Regime — Super Senior Citizen (80 Years & Above) — AY 2026-27
Income Slab (₹)Tax RateRemarks
Up to 5,00,000NILHighest basic exemption — no S. 87A rebate needed
5,00,001 – 10,00,00020%Max ₹1,00,000 in this slab
Above 10,00,00030%Highest slab rate
➕ No S. 87A rebate separately needed (exemption covers ₹5L itself). Same surcharge & cess rates as other individuals. Super senior citizens NOT eligible to file ITR-1 (Sahaj) — must use ITR-2 or ITR-3 as applicable.
🔴 Old Regime — HUF (Hindu Undivided Family) — AY 2026-27
Income Slab (₹)Tax RateRemarks
Up to 2,50,000NILBasic exemption — same as Individual below 60
2,50,001 – 5,00,0005%
5,00,001 – 10,00,00020%
Above 10,00,00030%
➕ Rebate u/S. 87A: ₹12,500 for income ≤ ₹5L. No age-based higher exemption for HUF. Surcharge & cess same as Individual. HUF can also opt for New Regime u/S. 115BAC(1A).
🔴 Old Regime — AOP / BOI / Artificial Juridical Person — AY 2026-27
Income Slab (₹)Tax RateRemarks
Up to 2,50,000NILBasic exemption
2,50,001 – 5,00,0005%
5,00,001 – 10,00,00020%
Above 10,00,00030%
➕ Where all members of AOP/BOI have known shares and any member's income is taxable at higher rate, AOP/BOI tax at that higher rate (S. 167B). Rebate u/S. 87A not available to AOP/BOI. Can opt New Regime u/S. 115BAC(1A) [excluding certain co-operative societies].
🏢 Partnership Firm / LLP — AY 2026-27
ParticularsRateRemarks
Tax on all income30%Flat rate — no basic exemption, no slabs
Surcharge (income > ₹1 crore)12%On income tax. Marginal relief applicable.
Health & Education Cess4%On tax + surcharge
AMT u/S. 115JC18.5%On adjusted total income if regular tax < AMT
➕ No S. 87A rebate. No age concession. Remuneration and interest to partners allowed as deduction within limits of S. 40(b). LLP treated same as Partnership Firm for tax purposes.
🏢 Domestic Company — AY 2026-27
CategoryTax RateRemarks
Gross turnover ≤ ₹400 crore (PY 2022-23)25%S. 115BA / normal provisions
Gross turnover > ₹400 crore30%Normal rate
New manufacturing company u/S. 115BAB (set up & commenced before 31.03.2024)15%Concessional rate; no deductions/exemptions
Existing company opting S. 115BAA22%No deductions/exemptions; AMT not applicable
Surcharge on domestic company7% / 12%7% if income ₹1Cr–₹10Cr; 12% if > ₹10Cr. Marginal relief applicable.
Health & Education Cess4%On tax + surcharge
MAT u/S. 115JB (if tax < MAT)15%On book profit. Not applicable for S. 115BAA/115BAB companies.
🌐 Foreign Company — AY 2026-27
Nature of IncomeRateRemarks
Royalty / FTS from Indian concern / Govt. (non-resident) — S. 115A20%Increased from 10% to 20% w.e.f. AY 2024-25 (Finance Act 2023). DTAA rate may be lower.
Other income (business, etc.)40%Normal rate for foreign company
STCG u/S. 111A (equity)20%Increased from 15% w.e.f. 23.07.2024
LTCG u/S. 112A (equity, >₹1.25L)12.5%w.e.f. 23.07.2024; earlier 10%
Surcharge2% / 5%2% if income ₹1Cr–₹10Cr; 5% if > ₹10Cr
Health & Education Cess4%On tax + surcharge
🏦 Co-operative Society — AY 2026-27
Income Slab (₹)RateRemarks
Up to 10,00010%Lowest slab for co-op society
10,001 – 20,00020%
Above 20,00030%
Concessional rate u/S. 115BAD (existing)22%No deductions/exemptions; flat rate
New co-op manufacturing u/S. 115BAE (set up after 01.04.2023)15%Manufacturing activity only
Surcharge12%If income > ₹1 crore
Health & Education Cess4%
📈 Special Tax Rates — Capital Gains — AY 2026-27 (Post Finance Act 2024 / 23.07.2024)
Type of Asset / GainHolding PeriodRateRemarks
SHORT TERM CAPITAL GAINS (STCG)
Listed equity shares / equity-oriented MF (STT paid) — S. 111A≤ 12 months20%Increased from 15% w.e.f. 23.07.2024
Listed bonds, debentures, govt securities (STT paid)≤ 12 monthsSlab rateNormal applicable rate
Immovable property (land/building)≤ 24 monthsSlab rateIndexation available on transfer
Unlisted shares≤ 24 monthsSlab rate
Other capital assets (jewellery, etc.)≤ 24 monthsSlab rateIndexation not available on STCG
LONG TERM CAPITAL GAINS (LTCG)
Listed equity shares / equity-oriented MF (STT paid) — S. 112A> 12 months12.5%Exemption ₹1,25,000 p.a. w.e.f. 23.07.2024 (was ₹1L). Indexation not available. Earlier rate was 10%.
Unlisted shares / securities (non-resident)> 24 months12.5%No indexation w.e.f. 23.07.2024
Immovable property (individual/HUF)> 24 months12.5%No indexation w.e.f. 23.07.2024 (option to use 20%+indexation for property acquired before 23.07.2024 in certain cases — refer transitional provisions)
Debt MF / market-linked debenturesAnySlab rateTreated as STCG regardless of holding; S. 50AA
Other long-term assets (jewellery, paintings, etc.) — S. 112> 24/36 months12.5%No indexation w.e.f. 23.07.2024
Note: Surcharge on STCG u/S. 111A and LTCG u/S. 112A capped at 15% even for incomes above ₹2 crore. Basic exemption set-off against STCG/LTCG allowed for residents to the extent of unused exemption [proviso to S. 111A(1) / S. 112A].
💡 Other Special Tax Rates — AY 2026-27
Nature of Income / SectionRateApplicable To
Winnings from lotteries, crossword puzzles, races, card games, gambling — S. 115BB30%All assessees; no basic exemption set-off; no deductions
Online games (net winnings) — S. 115BBJ30%All assessees; no exemption; w.e.f. 01.04.2023
Royalty / FTS from Indian concern (non-resident) — S. 115A20%Non-resident individuals and companies (gross basis)
Dividend income (resident / non-resident) — normal rateSlab rateTaxable in hands of shareholders at applicable rate from AY 2021-22
Interest on specified securities (non-resident) — S. 115A20%Non-resident; gross basis
Anonymous donations — S. 115BBC30%Charitable / religious trusts; on aggregate of anonymous donations exceeding 5% or ₹1L
Income from patents — S. 115BBF10%Resident patentee; net income from royalty on patent developed & registered in India
Virtual digital assets (crypto / NFT) — S. 115BBH30%All assessees; no deductions except cost of acquisition; loss cannot be set off
Employee stock options — perquisite value at vestSlab rateTaxed as salary; eligible start-up ESOPs deferred [S. 192(1C)]
All above rates are + 4% H&E Cess. Surcharge applicable at normal rates unless specifically capped. DTAA rates may be lower for non-residents — refer respective treaty.
Taxation Updates (CA Mayur J Sondagar)

DEDUCTIONS — ALL TYPES — AY 2026-27 (FY 2025-26)

Regime availability: Both Regimes Old Regime Only New Regime Only  | Limits shown are per annum per assessee unless noted otherwise.
📌 Standard Deduction on Salary [S. 16(ia)]
SectionDeductionLimitRegime
S. 16(ia)Standard Deduction on gross salary / pension₹50,000 (Old)
₹75,000 (New)
Both Regimes
S. 16(ii)Entertainment allowance (Govt. employees only)Lower of: ₹5,000 / 20% of salary / actualOld Regime Only
S. 16(iii)Professional tax paidActual (max ₹2,500)Old Regime Only
📦 Chapter VI-A Deductions — 80C Group [Aggregate Cap: ₹1,50,000 u/S. 80CCE]
SectionNature of DeductionLimit (₹)Regime
S. 80CLIC premium, PPF, EPF, ELSS, NSC, SSY, 5-yr FD, tuition fees (2 children), home loan principal repayment, ULIP, Sukanya Samriddhi1,50,000Old Regime Only
S. 80CCCContribution to pension fund of LIC / other insurer (included in 80C aggregate)1,50,000 (within 80CCE)Old Regime Only
S. 80CCD(1)Employee's own NPS contribution [included in 80CCE aggregate limit]10% of salary (employees) or 20% of GTI (others)Old Regime Only
S. 80CCD(1B)Additional NPS contribution (over & above 80CCE limit)50,000 (additional)Old Regime Only
S. 80CCD(2)Employer's contribution to NPS of employee — not part of 80CCE aggregate10% of salary (non-govt); 14% of salary (Govt. employee) w.e.f. 01.04.2024Both Regimes
🏥 Health & Medical Deductions — Old Regime Only
SectionNatureLimit (₹)Remarks
S. 80DMediclaim premium — Self, spouse, children25,000 (below 60 yrs)
50,000 (senior citizen)
Payment other than cash
S. 80DMediclaim premium — Parents25,000 (below 60 yrs)
50,000 (senior citizen parents)
Additional over above
S. 80DPreventive health check-up (within above limits)5,000Cash allowed for preventive check
S. 80DDMaintenance / treatment of dependent disabled75,000 (disability ≥ 40%)
1,25,000 (severe: ≥ 80%)
Fixed deduction; no actual proof needed
S. 80DDBTreatment of specified diseases (self / dependent) — S. 80DDB40,000 (below 60)
1,00,000 (senior citizen)
Certificate from specialist
S. 80UPerson with disability (self)75,000 (disability ≥ 40%)
1,25,000 (severe: ≥ 80%)
Certificate required; fixed deduction
🏠 Housing Loan Deductions — Old Regime Only
SectionNatureLimit (₹)Remarks
S. 24(b)Interest on home loan — self-occupied property2,00,000Old Regime only; loan before 01.04.1999: ₹30,000
S. 24(b)Interest on home loan — let-out propertyActual (set-off vs other heads limited to ₹2L)Loss u/S. 71B carry forward for 8 yrs
S. 80EEFirst-time home loan interest (loan sanctioned FY 2016-17)50,000 (additional)Loan ≤ ₹35L; property ≤ ₹50L; still valid if conditions met
S. 80EEAInterest on affordable housing loan (sanctioned 01.04.2019–31.03.2022)1,50,000 (additional)Stamp duty value ≤ ₹45L; first-time buyer
S. 80EEBInterest on loan for electric vehicle (sanctioned 01.04.2019–31.03.2023)1,50,000Two/four wheelers; loan from financial institution
💰 Savings & Investment Deductions — Old Regime Only
SectionNatureLimit (₹)Remarks
S. 80TTAInterest on savings bank account (individuals & HUF below 60)10,000Old Regime only; S/B accounts only, not FD
S. 80TTBInterest on deposits — senior citizens (60+) — replaces 80TTA50,000Old Regime only; includes FD, savings, post office
S. 80GDonations to approved funds / charitable institutions100% or 50% of donation (some with 10% GTI cap)Old Regime only; cash limit ₹2,000; PAN & Form 10BE required
S. 80GGAScientific research / rural development donations100% of donationNot allowed if business / profession income
S. 80GGCDonations to political parties / electoral trust100% (no limit)Cash not allowed; no receipt from Govt. company
S. 80GGRent paid (no HRA received)Least of: ₹5,000/month / 25% of adj. total income / rent–10% of adj. incomeSelf or spouse/minor should not own any house
🔧 Business / Profession Related — Chapter VI-A — Old Regime Only
SectionNatureLimit (₹)Remarks
S. 80IACEligible start-ups — 100% deduction of profits for 3 consecutive years (out of 10)100% of profitDPIIT recognised start-up; turnover ≤ ₹100Cr; incorporated between 01.04.2016 and 01.04.2024 (extended by Finance Act 2023 / Budget 2024)
S. 80JJAANew employment — 30% of additional employee cost for 3 years30% of additional employee costBusiness income; employee salary ≤ ₹50,000/month (revised from ₹25,000 w.e.f. AY 2024-25 per Finance Act 2023); min 240 days employment
S. 80LAIFSC units — income of offshore banking units / IFSCs100% for first 5 years; 50% for next 5 yearsSubject to IFSC conditions
S. 80MDividend received by domestic company from another domestic / foreign company / business trustLower of dividend received or dividend paidApplicable to companies; inter-corporate dividend deduction
S. 80PCo-operative society income from specified activities100% of eligible incomeApplicable to qualifying co-operative societies
S. 80QQBRoyalty income on books (resident author)3,00,000 or actual (lower)Literary, artistic, scientific books (not textbooks)
S. 80RRBRoyalty income on patents3,00,000 or actual (lower)Patent registered under Patents Act 1970; resident patentee
🟢 Deductions / Exemptions Available Under New Regime [S. 115BAC(1A)]
ItemNatureLimit
Standard Deduction (Salary)S. 16(ia) — on salary / pension₹75,000
S. 80CCD(2)Employer NPS contribution14% of salary (Govt.) / 10% (others)
S. 80CCHContribution to Agnipath Scheme (Agniveer Corpus Fund)100% of contributionBoth Regimes
Leave Travel Concession (LTC)S. 10(5) — encashment scheme for cash allowance in lieu of LTC (2020-21 scheme still applicable if eligible)As per scheme limits
GratuityS. 10(10) — Govt. employee (full exempt) / non-Govt. (15 days per year of service up to ₹20L)Up to ₹20,00,000
VRS compensationS. 10(10C) — Voluntary Retirement SchemeUp to ₹5,00,000
Transport allowance (specially-abled)S. 10(14)(ii) — for disabled employees commuting to office₹3,200 per month
Any other allowance notifiedCBDT notifications under S. 115BAC — as updatedAs notified
🚫 The following are NOT allowed in New Regime: S. 80C, 80D, 80TTA, 80TTB, 80G, 80E, HRA (S. 10(13A)), S. 24(b) interest on self-occupied property, leave encashment (other than at retirement), S. 80EE/80EEA, S. 80CCD(1B), S. 80GG, and most Chapter VI-A deductions except 80CCD(2) & 80CCH.
🎓 Education & Other Loans — Old Regime Only
SectionNatureLimitRemarks
S. 80EInterest on education loan (self, spouse, children or student for whom assessee is legal guardian)Actual interest (no cap)Deduction for 8 assessment years starting from year of repayment; loan from financial institution or approved charitable institution
⚠️ Important: S. 80E is available only under the Old Regime. Not allowed under New Regime. Applies to higher education (any field of study after 10+2) in India or abroad.
Taxation Updates (CA Mayur J Sondagar)

ITR DUE DATES & FORM APPLICABILITY — AY 2026-27 (FY 2025-26)

📅 ITR Filing Due Dates — AY 2026-27
Category of AssesseeDue DateApplicable Provision / Condition
ORIGINAL RETURN [S. 139(1)] — AY 2026-27 (FY 2025-26)
Individual / HUF / AOP / BOI — Non-business income (Salary, Capital Gains, IFOS, HP) — ITR-1 / ITR-231st July 2026No business or profession income; no audit required
Individual / HUF — Business or Profession income — No Audit required (ITR-3 / ITR-4)31st August 2026New due date from AY 2026-27 (Finance Act 2026). Includes presumptive income u/S. 44AD / 44ADA / 44AE where audit not required. Earlier this was 31st July.
Partner of a firm — where the firm's accounts are NOT required to be audited31st August 2026Partner's due date follows firm's due date where firm is non-audit
Tax Audit Report (Form 3CA-3CD / 3CB-3CD) — all audit assessees30th September 2026One month before the audit ITR due date. Must be filed before filing ITR.
Business / Profession — Accounts required to be audited u/S. 44AB — Individual, HUF, Firm, LLP (ITR-3 / ITR-5)31st October 2026Turnover > ₹1 crore (business) / ₹50 lakh (profession), or opting out of presumptive scheme, or any other audit requirement
Company (domestic or foreign) — ITR-631st October 2026Mandatory audit u/S. 44AB / Companies Act 2013. Mandatory DSC filing.
Partner of a firm — where the firm's accounts ARE required to be audited31st October 2026Partner's due date follows the audit firm's due date u/S. 139(1)
Assessee required to furnish Transfer Pricing report u/S. 92E30th November 2026International transactions / specified domestic transactions with associated enterprises
BELATED RETURN [S. 139(4)]
Any assessee who missed the applicable original due date31st December 2026Late fee u/S. 234F: ₹5,000 (income > ₹5L) / ₹1,000 (income ≤ ₹5L). No late fee if income below basic exemption. Interest u/S. 234A also applies.
REVISED RETURN [S. 139(5)]
Any assessee who filed original / belated return and wants to correct errors / omissions31st March 2027Extended from 31st December to 31st March by Finance Act / Budget 2026 — gives 3 extra months to correct mistakes. No late fee applies for filing a revised return (revised return u/S. 139(5) does not attract any late fee under the Act). S. 234A interest on any unpaid tax continues to apply.
UPDATED RETURN [S. 139(8A)] — ITR-U
Any assessee — voluntarily disclosing income not reported in original / belated / revised return31st March 2031Extended to 48 months (4 years) from end of AY 2026-27 (i.e., from 31.03.2027). Last date: 31.03.2031. Additional tax on aggregate of tax & interest: 25% (by 31.03.2028) / 50% (by 31.03.2029) / 60% (by 31.03.2030) / 70% (by 31.03.2031). Cannot claim refund via ITR-U. Only one ITR-U per AY. Not allowed if search/survey pending (unless paying 10% additional tax — Budget 2026 amendment).
RETURN FOR LOSSES [S. 139(3)]
Assessee wanting to carry forward business / capital / speculative lossesOriginal due date (31st July / 31st Aug / 31st Oct 2026 as applicable)Must file within original applicable due date to carry forward loss. Exception: House property loss can be carried forward even if filed after due date. Updated return (ITR-U) cannot carry forward losses.
⚠️ Late Fee u/S. 234F: ₹5,000 if total income > ₹5,00,000; ₹1,000 if total income ≤ ₹5,00,000; Nil if income below basic exemption limit.  |  Interest u/S. 234A: 1% per month or part on tax payable after original due date.  |  Key change AY 2026-27: Non-audit business assessees get a separate 31st August due date (earlier 31st July) and revised return extended to 31st March.
📋 ITR Form Applicability — AY 2026-27
ITR-1 (SAHAJ)
Resident Individual — Simple Income
  • Salary / Pension income
  • Income from one house property (excluding brought forward loss)
  • Income from other sources (interest, dividends — excluding special rate items)
  • Agricultural income up to ₹5,000
  • Total income up to ₹50,00,000
NOT eligible: Director of company, unlisted shares held, foreign assets / income, capital gains, TDS > ₹25,000 in bank, assets abroad, business income, super senior citizen (80+).
ITR-2
Individual / HUF — No Business Income
  • All income covered in ITR-1 plus:
  • Capital gains (STCG / LTCG including equity and property)
  • Foreign income / foreign assets
  • More than one house property
  • Director in company / unlisted shares held
  • Total income any amount (no upper cap)
  • Super Senior Citizens (80+)
NOT eligible: Any business or profession income (even presumptive); partner in firm.
ITR-3
Individual / HUF — Business / Profession Income
  • Proprietary business or profession (regular or presumptive)
  • Partner in a firm (salary / interest / share of profit from firm)
  • All income types in ITR-2 also included
  • Capital gains + business income together
  • Speculative income (e.g. F&O)
Applicable for audit cases too; all schedules available.
ITR-4 (SUGAM)
Individual / HUF / Firm — Presumptive Income
  • Business income u/S. 44AD (turnover ≤ ₹2 crore for business, ≤ ₹3 crore for digital receipts ≥ 95%)
  • Professional income u/S. 44ADA (gross receipts ≤ ₹75 lakh / ₹1.5 crore for digital)
  • Transport u/S. 44AE (up to 10 vehicles)
  • Salary/pension + one house property + other sources allowed additionally
  • Total income up to ₹50,00,000
NOT eligible: Capital gains, foreign assets, director in company, unlisted shares, not-ordinarily-resident.
ITR-5
Firms, LLP, AOP, BOI, Local Authority etc.
  • Partnership Firm (registered or unregistered)
  • LLP (Limited Liability Partnership)
  • Association of Persons (AOP)
  • Body of Individuals (BOI)
  • Co-operative Society
  • Local authority, artificial juridical person
  • Estate of deceased / insolvent
  • Business trust / investment fund
Does NOT include companies or individuals.
ITR-6
Companies (Domestic & Foreign)
  • All companies except those claiming exemption u/S. 11 (charitable / religious trusts registered as company)
  • Domestic companies, foreign companies having Indian business connection
  • Mandatory e-filing with DSC of authorised signatory
S. 11 / 12 trust companies must use ITR-7.
ITR-7
Entities with Exemption Status / Political Parties
  • Persons required to file u/S. 139(4A): Charitable / religious trust claiming exemption u/S. 11 & 12
  • u/S. 139(4B): Political parties
  • u/S. 139(4C): Scientific research association, news agency, medical/educational institution u/S. 10
  • u/S. 139(4D): University, college, institution
  • u/S. 139(4E): Business trust
  • u/S. 139(4F): Investment fund u/S. 115UB
Online filing mandatory with DSC / EVC.
💰 Advance Tax Due Dates — AY 2026-27 [S. 208 / S. 211]
InstalmentDue Date% of Advance TaxRemarks
1st Instalment15th June 2025≥ 15%Cumulative minimum 15% by 15 June 2025 (FY 2025-26)
2nd Instalment15th September 2025≥ 45%Cumulative minimum 45% by 15 Sep 2025
3rd Instalment15th December 2025≥ 75%Cumulative minimum 75% by 15 Dec 2025
4th Instalment15th March 2026100%Full advance tax by 15 March 2026. Self-assessment tax paid by 31 March 2026 reduces S. 234B interest liability.
SPECIAL CASES
Presumptive income u/S. 44AD / 44ADA15th March 2026 only100%Single instalment; no interest for earlier defaults [S. 211(1) proviso]
Senior citizens (resident, 60+) without business incomeExempt from advance taxN/AS. 207 — no liability to pay advance tax if no business/profession income
Interest for non/short payment: S. 234B (1% p.m. on shortfall of 90% of tax due) and S. 234C (1% p.m. per instalment on deferment). Advance tax applicable if estimated tax liability ≥ ₹10,000 in a year.
🔑 Key Filing Conditions & Mandatory Filing Triggers — AY 2026-27 [S. 139(1) Seventh Proviso]
Condition (ANY ONE triggers mandatory return filing)Threshold
Total income exceeds basic exemption limit₹2,50,000 (below 60) / ₹3,00,000 (60–79) / ₹5,00,000 (80+)
Deposits in one or more savings bank accounts in the year≥ ₹50,00,000 in aggregate
Expenditure on foreign travel (self or any other person)≥ ₹2,00,000
Electricity consumption≥ ₹1,00,000 in aggregate
TDS / TCS deducted or collected during the year≥ ₹25,000 in aggregate [S. 139(1) Seventh Proviso — applicable to all assessees uniformly]
Deposits in current account with bank / co-operative bank≥ ₹1,00,00,000 (₹1 crore) in aggregate
Business turnover / gross receiptsAny amount (must file)
Assessee claiming TDS / TCS refundAny amount refundable
Company / Firm (regardless of income)Mandatory always
⚠️ S. 194P — Senior Citizen (75+) exemption: Resident individual aged 75+ having ONLY pension income and interest from the same specified bank — the bank deducts TDS on net income; no return filing needed. All other conditions not met = return mandatory.
Taxation Updates (CA Mayur J Sondagar)

HOW TO USE THIS TOOL

What this tool does

This is a 7-tab income tax reference and planning tool for AY 2026-27 (FY 2025-26). It calculates your tax under both Old and New Regimes, estimates advance tax instalments and interest, provides ready-made tax tables and slab charts, lists all key deductions and ITR filing deadlines — all in one offline file. Nothing you type is sent or stored anywhere.

Use the tab bar at the top to navigate. Each tab is independent — you can use any tab without filling in the Calculator first, except the Advance Tax tab which auto-pulls your tax figure from the Calculator.

🧮 Tab 1 — Calculator

The main tax computation screen. Follow these steps:

  1. STEP 1Enter your name and PAN (optional — used only on the printout) and select your age category: Below 60, Senior Citizen (60–79), or Super Senior Citizen (80+). Age affects the Old Regime basic exemption limit.
  2. STEP 2Enter your income in the grey input cells: Gross Salary, Rent Income, Interest on housing loans (let-out and self-occupied), Business/Profession income, Other Income, Short Term Capital Gain u/s 111A and Long Term Capital Gain u/s 112A. Enter 0 for any item that does not apply — never leave a cell blank.
    Colour cues on each input cell: Green strip = valid amount entered; Amber strip = still zero (you may have missed it); Red strip = amount exceeds the legal cap (the cap actually applied is shown below the cell).
  3. STEP 3Enter deductions: S. 80C (max ₹1,50,000 auto-applied), S. 80CCD(2) (employer NPS), S. 80D (mediclaim) and Other Deductions. Under the New Regime only S. 80CCD(2) is permitted — the tool applies this rule automatically.
  4. STEP 4Read the result: tax under both regimes appears instantly with the beneficial regime highlighted. Detailed slab-wise working is shown for verification.
  5. STEP 5Export your computation:
    • 🖨️ Print / PDF — opens the browser print dialog with a formal 2-page computation sheet (Page 1: Income & Deductions; Page 2: Tax Calculation + Verdict).
    • 📄 Save to PDF — directly downloads the calculator screen as <Name>_Tax_Computation_AY2026-27.pdf.
    • 🖼️ Save to JPEG — downloads the same view as a high-resolution image, ideal for WhatsApp or social media.
    • 🔄 Reset — clears all inputs to zero.  |  🌙 Dark — toggles dark mode.
What is auto-calculated (no entry needed): Standard Deduction on salary (₹50,000 Old / ₹75,000 New); 30% standard deduction on rent; HP loss set-off up to ₹2,00,000 (Old Regime only — disallowed in New Regime u/s 115BAC(2)(i)); LTCG exemption of ₹1,25,000 u/s 112A; unused basic exemption set-off against STCG/LTCG; Rebate u/s 87A (Old: ₹12,500 up to ₹5L income; New: ₹60,000 up to ₹12L income, with marginal relief); Surcharge at 10% / 15% / 25% / 37% with 15% cap on capital-gains tax and marginal relief at every threshold; 4% Health & Education Cess; all statutory deduction caps.

Below the calculator — Insights panel:

  • 📊 Comparison chart: Old vs New Regime side-by-side with Gross Income, Deductions, Taxable Income, Tax and Effective Rate. The 3D bar chart shows the cheaper regime in green with exact savings.
  • ⚠️ ₹12 lakh alert: If New Regime taxable income is just above ₹12,00,000, a yellow marginal-relief box appears. If the rebate covers your full tax, a green confirmation box appears.
  • 💬 WhatsApp / 📷 Image / 📋 Copy: Share your regime comparison instantly. Your name and PAN are never included in shared content — they appear only on your own printout.
💰 Tab 2 — Advance Tax

Calculates your advance tax instalments and estimates interest u/s 234B and 234C for FY 2025-26. Advance tax (S. 207) is payable if total tax liability exceeds ₹10,000 after TDS.

  1. STEP 1Select regime (New or Old) — the Total Tax Liability auto-populates from the Calculator tab. You can override it if your estimate differs.
  2. STEP 2Enter TDS/TCS expected for the full year. The Net Tax Payable (for advance tax) is computed automatically.
  3. STEP 3Enter the Date of Assessment (the date up to which S. 234B interest is to be estimated — typically 31 Jul of the AY or the date of filing).
  4. STEP 4Enter amounts already paid against each of the four instalment due dates (15 Jun, 15 Sep, 15 Dec, 15 Mar). Each instalment row shows a ✅ badge if you paid enough or a ⚠️ badge if short.
  5. STEP 5Read the interest estimates: S. 234C (deferment of instalments) and S. 234B (overall shortfall) are shown separately with month-wise workings.
Senior Citizen exemption (S. 207 proviso): Residents aged 60+ with no business/profession income are not liable to pay advance tax — they pay self-assessment tax u/s 140A by 31 Jul.
Capital Gains exception (S. 234C): Where STCG/LTCG arises after the first three due dates, no S. 234C interest is levied on earlier instalments for that portion.
S. 234B note: Interest base = assessed tax minus advance tax paid (not merely the 90% shortfall). Period runs from 1 Apr of AY to date of assessment or 143(1) intimation.
📋 Tab 3 — Tax Table
  • Shows ready-made New Regime tax amounts for every ₹1,00,000 of taxable income from ₹1,00,000 up to ₹1,00,00,000 — look up your figure instantly, no calculation needed.
  • 🔍 Find your income: type the full amount (e.g. 2500000) or just the lakhs (e.g. 25 for ₹25 lakh) — the nearest row highlights automatically.
  • Tap / click any row to copy a ready-to-share line (e.g. "Taxable Income ₹25,00,000 → Tax ₹3,43,200 (New Regime, FY 2025-26) — TaxationUpdates.com") — paste directly in WhatsApp, email or anywhere.
  • All amounts already include S. 87A rebate, surcharge with marginal relief and 4% cess. This table covers normal income of Resident Individuals only — for capital gains or exact in-between figures, use the Calculator tab.
🏷️ Tab 4 — Tax Slabs
  • Shows the complete slab-wise tax rates for both Old Regime and New Regime for AY 2026-27, including age-wise Old Regime exemption limits (Below 60 / Senior Citizen / Super Senior Citizen).
  • Also displays the surcharge rates (10% / 15% / 25% / 37%) by income threshold and the special rates for STCG (S. 111A — 20%) and LTCG (S. 112A — 12.5% above ₹1.25 lakh).
  • Use this tab for quick reference during client meetings or tax planning — no data entry required.
📂 Tab 5 — Deductions
  • Lists all major deductions under Chapter VI-A and other provisions, with the statutory limit, eligible investments/expenses, and regime availability clearly marked.
  • Each deduction carries a colour pill: New (allowed in New Regime), Old (Old Regime only), or Both (allowed in both).
  • Useful for advising clients on which deductions are relevant before choosing a regime, and for identifying missed deduction opportunities in the Old Regime.
📅 Tab 6 — ITR Due Dates
  • Shows ITR filing deadlines for AY 2026-27 by assessee category, along with the applicable ITR form, who it is for, and the due date.
  • Categories covered: Individuals/HUF (non-audit), Individuals/HUF (audit), firms, companies, trusts/institutions, and belated / revised return deadlines.
  • A quick-reference card format — useful for practice management and client communication without needing to look up circulars.
Important notes
Who can use the Calculator: Resident Individuals with salary, house property, business/profession (computed figures, not presumptive turnover), other sources, and equity capital gains u/s 111A / 112A. It does not cover non-residents, firms/companies, property/debt capital gains, agricultural income aggregation, AMT, or relief u/s 89.

Enter annual amounts, not monthly. Gross Salary = salary before standard deduction but after exempt allowances (HRA, LTA, etc. as applicable).

All figures are rounded to the nearest rupee. Results match the official computation logic for FY 2025-26 as per the Finance Act 2025.

Disclaimer: This tool is for quick reference and planning only. Please verify with the Income-tax Act, 1961 and your tax advisor before filing your return. · Prepared by CA Mayur J Sondagar · TaxationUpdates.com

INCOME TAX COMPUTATION — AY 2026-27 (FY 2025-26)
Name of Assessee PAN
Assessment Year AY 2026-27 (FY 2025-26) Date
Residential Status Individual — Resident Age Category
Particulars Old Regime (₹) New Regime (₹)
Disclaimer: For quick reference only. For return filing, refer to the Income-tax Act, 1961 & relevant rules. · Prepared by: CA Mayur J Sondagar · taxationupdates.com  |  Page 1 of 2
TAX COMPUTATION — AY 2026-27 (FY 2025-26)  |   |  PAN:
TAX CALCULATION — NEW REGIME
Slab Rate Amount (₹) Balance (₹) Tax (₹)
TAX CALCULATION — OLD REGIME
Slab Rate Amount (₹) Balance (₹) Tax (₹)
Disclaimer: For quick reference only. For return filing, refer to the Income-tax Act, 1961 & relevant rules. · Prepared by: CA Mayur J Sondagar · taxationupdates.com  |  Page 2 of 2
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