Formula used
This calculator helps you estimate your income tax liability under both the Old and New Tax Regimes for the current financial year (FY 2023-24). For the Old Regime, your taxable income is calculated by subtracting eligible deductions such as the standard deduction, HRA exemption (based on simplified rules), professional tax, Section 80C investments, Section 80D premiums, Section 24b home loan interest, and other specified deductions from your gross annual income. For the New Regime, the taxable income is determined by subtracting only the standard deduction (applicable from FY 2023-24) from your gross annual income, as most other exemptions and deductions are not allowed. Once the taxable income for both regimes is determined, the calculator applies the respective income tax slab rates to compute the gross tax payable. Finally, it compares the estimated tax liabilities under both regimes, allowing you to see the potential tax savings or additional tax if you choose the New Regime over the Old, or vice versa. This comparison helps you make an informed decision based on your specific financial situation.
Example calculation
Imagine Ms. Priya, a salaried professional, earns a gross annual income of ₹15,00,000. She receives ₹2,00,000 as HRA and pays ₹1,80,000 in annual rent. Her investments qualify for ₹1,50,000 under Section 80C, and she has health insurance premiums of ₹25,000 under Section 80D. Additionally, she pays ₹1,00,000 as interest on her home loan (Section 24b). By inputting these figures into the RupeeKit Income Tax Calculator, Ms. Priya can instantly compare her estimated tax liability under both the Old and New Tax Regimes. The tool will highlight which regime offers her lower tax payable and quantify her potential savings, helping her make an optimal choice for the financial year.
When this tool is useful
- When you want a fast estimate before making a financial or salary decision.
- When you want to compare different assumptions in seconds.
- When you want to understand the formula behind the result.