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Income Tax Calculator — Old vs New Regime

For FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27) and FY 2026-27. Covers salary, rental, business, and digital asset income, plus every major deduction — see your tax under both regimes side by side, and which one wins.

Income

From a let-out house property

No cap — deductible in both regimes

Taxed flat at 30% + cess in both regimes, no deductions allowed

Deductions (old regime only)

Capped at ₹1,50,000

No cap

Use the HRA calculator to work this out

Capped at ₹2,00,000

Savings interest also gets an 80TTA/80TTB deduction automatically (₹10,000, or ₹50,000 if you're a senior citizen) under the old regime.

Estimates only — not professional tax advice. Actual liability may vary based on your specific circumstances. Talk to a CA before filing.

Income tax slabs for FY 2025-26

Same slabs apply for FY 2026-27 unless changed in the next Budget.

New regime

Income rangeRate
Up to ₹4,00,000Nil
₹4,00,000 – ₹8,00,0005%
₹8,00,000 – ₹12,00,00010%
₹12,00,000 – ₹16,00,00015%
₹16,00,000 – ₹20,00,00020%
₹20,00,000 – ₹24,00,00025%
Above ₹24,00,00030%

Old regime (below 60)

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

Senior citizens (60–80) get a ₹3,00,000 exemption under the old regime; super seniors (80+) get ₹5,00,000. The new regime's slabs don't change with age.

Surcharge on high incomes

Total incomeOld regimeNew regime
₹50L – ₹1Cr10%10%
₹1Cr – ₹2Cr15%15%
₹2Cr – ₹5Cr25%25%
Above ₹5Cr37%25% (capped)

Surcharge applies on the income-tax amount (after rebate), not on your total income. Marginal relief can reduce it near each threshold.

Frequently asked questions

Which tax regime should I choose for FY 2025-26?+

It depends on how many deductions you claim. If you have large HRA, 80C, or home loan interest claims, the old regime may still win. If you claim few deductions, the new regime's lower slabs and ₹60,000 rebate (income up to ₹12L) usually save more. This calculator compares both for your numbers.

What is marginal relief under the new regime?+

If your income is just above ₹12,00,000, marginal relief caps your tax so it never exceeds the amount your income exceeds ₹12L by — preventing a steep jump right after the rebate threshold.

Is the standard deduction different in each regime?+

Yes. Salaried individuals get a ₹75,000 standard deduction under the new regime and ₹50,000 under the old regime.

Can I switch tax regimes every year?+

Salaried individuals (with no business income) can choose either regime each year when filing their ITR. Those with business or professional income have more restricted switching rules.

How is rental income from a house property taxed?+

You get a flat 30% standard deduction on rent received, plus the full home loan interest on that property (no cap) — in both regimes. If the result is a loss, the old regime lets you set off up to ₹2,00,000 of it against your other income; the new regime doesn't allow that set-off.

How are crypto and other digital assets taxed?+

Gains on Virtual Digital Assets (crypto, NFTs) are taxed at a flat 30% plus 4% cess under Section 115BBH — in both regimes, with no deductions and no loss set-off against other income or carry-forward.

What is the 80TTA/80TTB deduction on savings interest?+

Under the old regime, interest earned on a savings account is deductible up to ₹10,000 (₹50,000 for senior citizens under 80TTB). This calculator applies it automatically. The new regime doesn't allow this deduction.