Tax Savings Calculator India – Old vs New Regime (FY 2025-26)

Tax Savings Calculator India

Compare Old vs New Tax Regime (FY 2025-26). Find where you save more money.

1. Annual Income Gross Salary
Other Income (Interest/Rental)
2. Deductions (Old Regime) Section 80C, 80D, etc.
Section 80C Max ₹1.5L
PPF, EPF, ELSS, LIC, Tuition Fees
Section 80D (Health Insurance) Max ₹25k / ₹50k
Section 80CCD (1B) (NPS) Max ₹50k
HRA Exemption Actual Exempt Amount
Enter the calculated exempt HRA amount, not total rent.
Home Loan Interest (Sec 24) Max ₹2L
Switch to Old Regime You save ₹15,600 by choosing the Old Regime.
New Regime Tax
₹0
Std Ded: ₹75k
Old Regime Tax
₹0
Std Ded: ₹50k
Total Deductions Claimed: ₹0
*Includes Standard Deduction (₹50k for Old, ₹75k for New).

Old vs New Tax Regime (FY 2025-26)

The Union Budget has made the **New Tax Regime** the default option. It offers lower tax rates but removes most popular exemptions (like HRA and 80C). The **Old Tax Regime** retains high tax rates but allows you to claim deductions to lower your taxable income.

New Regime Slabs (FY 2025-26)

Income Slab Tax Rate
Up to ₹3 LakhNil
₹3L to ₹7L5%
₹7L to ₹10L10%
₹10L to ₹12L15%
₹12L to ₹15L20%
Above ₹15L30%

Note: Under the New Regime, income up to ₹7 Lakh is tax-free due to the rebate u/s 87A. The Standard Deduction has been increased to ₹75,000.

When should you choose Old Regime?

You should consider sticking to the Old Regime if you have significant investments and expenses that qualify for deductions:

  • Section 80C: Up to ₹1.5 Lakh (EPF, PPF, ELSS, Life Insurance).
  • Section 80D: Medical Insurance premiums (₹25k to ₹1 Lakh).
  • HRA: If you live in a rented house and receive HRA.
  • Home Loan: Interest deduction up to ₹2 Lakh under Section 24(b).

Use this calculator to find the “Breakeven Point” where deductions make the Old Regime more profitable than the New Regime.

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