Income Tax Calculator

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Income Tax Calculator
Starting April 1st, 2020, a new income tax system has come into force. The government, however, has given the taxpayers an option to either stay with the old system (including tax exemptions and deductions) or file their IT-returns under the system (without deductions and tax exemptions). Irrespective of the option you choose, you need to understand how much tax you owe to the government and the return amount you are entitled to. This is where using an income tax calculator can become very helpful.

What is the Income Tax Calculator?

The Income tax estimator is an easy to use online tool that helps you accurately deduce the tax amount based on your income for the financial year.

How to Calculate Income Tax?

Using an income tax calculator is very easy, and in just a few steps, you can find out the amount of tax you will have to pay on your salary. Here is how you can fill in the fields in an income tax calculator:

1. Provide basic info like your age, date of birth, the city you live in, etc
2. In the subsequent sections, fill in details regarding your income. For eg.:
a. Basic Salary
b. Special Allowance
c. HRA
d. Transport Allowance
e. Income from Interests
f. Other Incomes and Allowances
3. Add, if any, income generated from a house owned by you.
4. Fill in details regarding 80C and 80D deductions.
5. Furnish information about any other applicable deductions.
6. Once you have provided all the required information, press ENTER - the calculator will generate your income tax as per the latest tax regime.
For a regular salaried person, his/her income can be broken down into the following components:

Basic Salary + HRA + Transport Allowance + Special Allowance + Other Allowances


Of these, some are exempted from taxation such as HRA, leave travel allowance, and telephone bills. Over and above these, the government introduced a standard deduction of ₹ 40000 in 2018, which was increased to ₹ 50000 in 2019. If you choose for the new tax regime, you will not be able to claim these exemptions.

Let us see an example of how income tax is calculated.

Ravi has an annual salary of ₹ 17,26,700, - this is how his income tax will be calculated;

Nature Amount Exemption/Deduction Taxable Income (Old regime) Taxable Income (New regime)
Basic Salary 10,00,000 - 10,00,000 10,00,000
HRA 5,00,000 3,60,000 1,40,000 5,00,000
Special Allowance 2,10,000 - 2,10,000 2,10,000
LTA 16,700 12,000 (bills provided) 4,700 16,700
Standard Deduction 50,000 - 50,000 -
Gross Total Income from Salary 13,04,700 17,26,700


To accurately calculate income tax, Ravi’s income from all sources must be included. That is income from:

  • Salary
  • Property or House
  • Capital Gains
  • Business/profession
  • Others

Ravi receives an interest of 8000 per year from his savings account and ₹ 12,000 a year from interest on fixed deposit.

Nature Maximum Deduction Eligible Investments/expenses Amount Claimed
Section 80C ₹ 1,50,000 PPF deposit Rs 50,000, ELSS investment Rs 20,000, LIC premium Rs 8,000. EPF deducted by employer (X’s contribution) = Rs 1,00,000 *12% *12 = 1,19,999.52 1,50,000
Section 80D ₹ 25,000 for self and ₹ 50,000 for parents 12,000 ₹ Premium for medical insurance 12,000
Section 80TTA 10,000 Interest of 8,000 from saving accounts 8,000

Total Tax (as per the old regime)

Nature Amount Total
Income from Salary 13,04,700
Income from other sources 20,000
Gross total income 13,24,700
Deductions
80C 1,50,000
80D 12,000
80TTA 8,000 1,70,000
Gross Taxable Income 11,54,700
Total Tax 1,05,940
Total Tax 1,05,940
Rebate under section 87A -
Total Tax after Rebate 1,05,940
Education Cess @ 4% 4238
Total Tax (including CESS) 1,10,178

Total Tax (as per the new regime)

Nature Amount Total
Income from Salary 17,26,700
Income from other sources 20,000
Gross total income 17,46,700
Total Tax 2,61,510
Rebate under section 87A -
Total Tax after Rebate 2,61,510
Education Cess @ 4% 10,460
Total Tax (including CESS) 2,71,970

Calculating Tax under New Regime

Annual Income Tax Implications Tax Amount
Up to ₹2,50,000 Exempt from tax 0
₹ 2,50,000 to ₹5,00,000 5% (5% of ₹5,00,000 less₹2,50,000) 12,500
₹ 5,00,000 to ₹7,50,000 10% (10% of ₹7,50,000 less ₹5,00,000) 25,000
₹7,50,000 to ₹10,00,000 15% (15% of ₹10,00,000 less ₹7,50,000) 37,500
₹10,00,000 to ₹12,50,000 20% (20% of ₹12,50,000 less ₹10,00,000) 50,000
₹12,50,000 to ₹15,00,000 25% (25% of ₹15,00,000 less ₹12,50,000) 62,500
More than ₹15,00,000 30% (30% of ₹17,46,700 less ₹15,00,000) 74,010
74,010 4% of total tax - 4% of (12,500 + 25,500+ 37,500 + 50,000 + 62,500 + 74,010) 10,460
Total Income Tax 12,500 + 25,500+ 37,500 + 50,000 + 62,500 + 74,010 + 10,460 2,71,970

Deduction in your Income Tax

Provisions have been made to allow taxpayers to reduce the overall tax on their incomes. These deductions can be claimed by you against expenditures like medical expenses, charitable donations, and tuition fees of children. Furthermore, investments such as national savings schemes, retirement plans, health insurance, life insurances, etc. can also bring down the tax amount payable under various sections.

New Income Tax Slabs FY 2020-21

In the union budget put forth before the parliament on 1st February 2020, a new tax regime was proposed. This regime will be optional and can be availed if the person is willing not to claim any exemptions or deductions as were given in the old regime.

Below is the table with new income tax slabs under the new regime applicable for FY 2020 -21.
Income Tax Slab Taxation as per New Regime Taxation as per Old Regime
Up to ₹2.5 lakh Nil Nil
₹2.5 lakh-5 lakh 5% 5% of the Taxable income
₹5 Lakh - 7.5 lakh ₹12500 + 10% of total income exceeding ₹5 lakh ((Up to 7.5 lakh) ₹12500 + 20% of taxable income above ₹5 lakh
₹7.5 lakh- 10 lakh ₹37500 + 15% of total income exceeding ₹7.5 lakh ₹12500 + 20% of taxable income exceeding ₹5lakh
₹10 lakh - 12.5 lakh ₹75000 + 20% of total income exceeding ₹10 lakh ₹112500 + 30% of taxable income above ₹10 lakh
₹12.5 lakh- 15 lakh ₹125000 + 25% of total income exceeding ₹12.5 lakh ₹187500 + 30% of taxable income above ₹12.5 lakh
Above ₹ 15,00,000 ₹187500 + 30% of total income exceeding ₹15lakh ₹262500 + 30% of taxable income exceeding ₹15lakh

FY 2020-21 Income Tax Slab for Super Senior Citizens (80 years or older)

Income Tax Slab Very Senior Citizens (Aged 80 Years and Above)
Up to ₹ 5,00,000 Nil
₹ 5,00,001 to 10,00,000 20%
Above ₹ 10,00,000 1,00,000 + 30% of taxable income exceeding ₹ 10,00,000

The rates mentioned in the table above do not include surcharge or cess.

  • If income is between ₹50 lacs to ₹1 crore a 10% surcharge is applicable
  • On income exceeding ₹1 crore, 15% surcharge is applicable
  • 4% health and education cess is applied on the income tax and applicable surcharge

Tax deduction under different sections of the Income Tax Act

As per the income tax act in India, individuals can claim tax deduction under the following sections:

1.

Section 80C

– Under this section, you can claim a deduction of up to ₹ 1.5 lacs. The section has an extensive list including investment in pension funds.
2.

Section 80CCD

– To promote saving habits, this section allows deduction claims to individuals who have made investments in pension schemes.
3.

Section 80CCF

– Individuals and Hindu Undivided Families can claim up to ₹ 20,000 under this section on the subscription of government notified long-term infrastructure bonds.
4.

Section 80 CCG

– An individual can claim deductions if s/he has made an investment in government-run equity saving schemes. This allows benefits of 50% of investment amount up to a maximum of ₹25,000 per annum.
5.

Section 80D

– Tax deduction can be claimed for investments made on government-issued health insurance policies for spouse, children, parents, or self. For parents under the age of 60 years, the provision is for ₹ 25,000, and ₹ 50,000 when they are 60 years and above. An individual can claim a maximum of ₹ 1,00,000 under this section.
6.

Section 80E

– This section allows individuals who have taken loans for higher studies, either for themselves or for their ward/children, a rebate in the tax amount. A maximum deduction of ₹ 3 lacs can be availed on loans from approved financial institutions and charitable organisations.
7.

Section 80G

– The Government of India, to encourage social participation, has allowed tax rebate on all donations made towards charitable institutions.

  • Donations to National Defence Fund, PMNRF, National Illness Assistance Fund, etc. qualifies for 100% deduction.
  • 100% deductions for donations, up to 10% of the total income, made to organisations promoting family planning and working towards the development of sports.
  • 50% deduction against donations to charities such as the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation, PM’s Drought Relief Fund, etc.
  • Donations to religious places and other charitable trust are eligible for 50% deduction for amount up to 10% of total income.
8.

Section 80GG

– Individuals can claim deduction up to 25% of their total income or ₹ 2000 per month (whichever is lower) for housing rent if they do not receive HRA.
9.

Section 80 GGA

– Donations towards the national Urban Poverty Eradication Fund or for social/scientific/statistical research is exempted from taxation.
10.

Section 80GGB

– Donations made to political parties by Indian companies is eligible for a tax deduction.
11.

Section 80EE

– First time home buyers and individuals paying home loans can avail tax deduction under this section.
12.

Section 24

– Tax deduction of up to ₹2 lacs can be claimed against the interest on home loan in one financial year.
13.

Section 10

– This section allows a tax deduction for a salaried individual living in a rented house.

FY 2020-21 Income Tax Slab for HUF (Hindu Undivided Family) Members and Individuals - Less than 60-years old

Income tax slab Tax rate
Up to ₹2.5 lakh Nil
Between ₹2.5 lakh to ₹5 lakh 5%
Between ₹5 lakh to ₹10 lakh 20%
Over ₹10 lakh 30%
Income Range Surcharge
Between ₹50 lakh and ₹1 crore 10% of income tax
Above ₹1 crore 15% of income tax


A 4% health and education cess applies to the tax + surcharge.

Calculating income tax might seem like a daunting tax, but it becomes fairly easy when using a Tax Calculator. Fill in all your information and find out what you at just a click.

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

How Is Income Tax Calculated?

Income tax is levied on your taxable income. It is calculated based on various factors, like your income from all sources, available deductions, and tax slab rates. Furthermore, you can choose between the old and the new tax regime. The new tax regime offers lower tax rates. However, you can’t claim most of the exemptions and deductions. If you opt for the old regime, then you will have to pay tax at higher rates. However, you can avail exemptions and deductions.

How Much Tax Should I Pay on My Salary?

You will have to pay tax based on the tax slab rates. You have the option to choose between the old and the new tax regime.

Old Tax Regime

Annual Income Tax Rates
Below Rs. 2.5 Lakhs 0
Between Rs. 2.5 Lakhs and Rs. 5 Lakhs 5%
Between Rs. 5 Lakhs and Rs. 10 Lakhs 20%
Above Rs. 10 Lakhs 30%


New Tax Regime
Annual Income Tax Rates
Below Rs. 2.5 Lakhs 0
Between Rs. 2.5 Lakhs and Rs. 5 Lakhs 5%
Between Rs. 5 Lakhs and Rs. 7.5 Lakhs 10%
Between Rs. 7.5 Lakhs and Rs. 10 Lakhs 15%
Between Rs. 10 Lakhs and Rs. 12.5 Lakhs 20%
Between Rs. 12.5 Lakhs and Rs. 15 Lakhs 25%
Above Rs. 15 Lakhs 30%

Which Income is Not Taxable in India?

Incomes mentioned under Section 10 are not taxable.

What is the Maximum Non-Taxable Income Limit?

If a person earns up to Rs. 2.5 Lakhs, then he/she doesn’t have to pay tax. Furthermore, a person can get a full tax rebate if his/her income is below Rs. 5 Lakhs.

Does Everyone Have to File their Income Tax Returns?

If a person’s income is below the basic exemption, then he/she is not required to file an ITR. However, every other earning individual must file an income tax return.

What are the Details You Need When You’re e-filing your Income Tax Returns?

  • Basic details like Aadhaar card details, PAN, and current address.
  • The details of the all the bank accounts held in a financial year.
  • Income proofs (salary information, income from investments, etc.)
  • Deductions claimed under Chapter VI-A or Section 80.
  • Tax payment information like advance tax payments and TDS.

What are the Different Tax Slabs and Tax Rates Under the New Tax Regime?

Annual Income Tax Rates
Below Rs. 2.5 Lakhs 0
Between Rs. 2.5 Lakhs and Rs. 5 Lakhs 5%
Between Rs. 5 Lakhs and Rs. 7.5 Lakhs 10%
Between Rs. 7.5 Lakhs and Rs. 10 Lakhs 15%
Between Rs. 10 Lakhs and Rs. 12.5 Lakhs 20%
Between Rs. 12.5 Lakhs and Rs. 15 Lakhs 25%
Above Rs. 15 Lakhs 30%

Whether Section 10(10D) Exemption is Available in the New Tax Regime?

Section 10(10D) exemption is available in the new tax regime.

Is the New Tax Regime Optional? Can I Change the Option Once Selected for Any Financial Year?

The new tax regime is optional. People who don’t have business income can select this option every year. However, for people who have business income, this option can’t be selected every year. Once this option is chosen, they can’t change it.

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