India tax guide
Planning reference for India using INR salary values.
This is not an official government calculation. Confirm final details with India Income Tax Department or a qualified tax professional.
Model coverage
A source-reviewed simplified salary model is available in the calculator.
Scope: Resident salaried individual using the default new tax regime for FY 2025/26, with the INR 75,000 standard deduction, section 87A rebate and 4% cess. Marginal relief, special-rate income, deductions and surcharge above INR 5 million taxable income are excluded.
Reference details
| Currency | INR |
|---|---|
| National tax label | Central Income Tax |
| Personal allowance | 75,000 INR |
| Employee contributions | Employee social contributions are not included in this simplified model. |
| Last source review | 2026-07-23 |
Modeled national brackets
| Band | Rate | Reference threshold |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0% | Up to 400,000 INR |
| 2 | 5.0% | Up to 800,000 INR |
| 3 | 10.0% | Up to 1,200,000 INR |
| 4 | 15.0% | Up to 1,600,000 INR |
| 5 | 20.0% | Up to 2,000,000 INR |
| 6 | 25.0% | Up to 2,400,000 INR |
| 7 | 30.0% | Top bracket and above |
Official source
India Income Tax Department: https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/
Tax rules, thresholds, allowances, and contribution limits can change. Use the official source above to verify the current rules before making a financial decision.