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AY 2026-27 · Individual & HUF

Old vs New
Tax Regime.

Compare both regimes using the current slabs, standard deduction, rebate under section 87A, surcharge and cess.

Updated: 24 July 2026
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Enter the relevant annual figures.

Standard deduction is applied automatically.
Enter a loss with a minus sign.
Exclude capital gains, lottery, VDA and other special-rate income.
For example: eligible HRA, 80C, 80D, 80CCD(1B), 80G and home-loan interest.
Section 80CCD(2), subject to statutory limits.
Indicative result

New regime presently appears lower.

Estimated difference: ₹1,06,600

Gross figures entered₹12,00,000
Old regime
₹1,06,600

including 4% health & education cess

Taxable income
₹9,50,000
Standard deduction
₹50,000
Other deductions used
₹2,00,000
Slab tax
₹1,02,500
Rebate / 87A relief
₹0
Surcharge
₹0
Cess
₹4,100
New regimeLower estimate
₹0

including 4% health & education cess

Taxable income
₹11,25,000
Standard deduction
₹75,000
Other deductions used
₹0
Slab tax
₹52,500
Rebate / 87A relief
₹52,500
Surcharge
₹0
Cess
₹0

What the comparison covers

The arithmetic is simple. The regime decision may not be.

The calculator applies AY 2026-27 slab rates, the ₹50,000 old-regime and ₹75,000 new-regime standard deduction, applicable section 87A rebate or marginal relief, surcharge and 4% cess.

Capital gains, VDA, lottery, unexplained income and other special-rate income are deliberately excluded because their rate, surcharge cap and rebate treatment require separate computation.

View AY 2026-27 rates on the Income Tax Department website ↗