Income Tax Calculator

Income tax slab for individuals and earners of Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) less than 60 years old for the financial year 2018 - 2019

Annual Income	Tax Rates	Health and Education Cess
Up to Rs.2.5 lakh*	Nil	Nil
Rs.2,50,001-Rs.5 lakh	5%	4% of Income Tax
Rs.5,00,001-Rs.10 lakh	20%	4% of Income Tax
Above Rs.10 lakh	30%	4% of Income Tax

Income tax slab for senior Citizens between 60 years to 80 years old for the financial year 2018 - 2019

Annual Income	Tax Rates	Health and Education Cess
Up to Rs.3 lakh*	Nil	Nil
Rs.3,00,001-Rs.5 lakh	5%	4% of Income Tax
Rs.5,00,001-Rs.10 lakh	20%	4% of Income Tax
Above Rs.10 lakh	30%	4% of Income Tax

Income tax slab for senior citizens who are 80 years old or more for the financial year 2018 - 2019

Annual Income	Tax Rates	Health and Education Cess
Up to Rs.5 lakh*	Nil	Nil
Rs.5,00,001-Rs.10 lakh	20%	4% of Income Tax
Above Rs.10 lakh	30%	4% of Income Tax

Income tax slab for individuals and earners of Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) less than 60 years old for the financial year 2017- 2018

Annual Income	Tax Rates	Health and Education Cess
Up to Rs.2.5 lakh*	Nil	Nil
Rs.2,50,001-Rs.5 lakh	5%	3% of Income Tax
Rs.5,00,001-Rs.10 lakh	20%	4% of Income Tax
Above Rs.10 lakh	30%	4% of Income Tax

Income tax slab for individuals and earners of Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) less than 60 years old for the financial year 2017- 2018

Annual Income	Tax Rates	Health and Education Cess
Up to Rs.3 lakh*	Nil	Nil
Rs.3,00,001-Rs.5 lakh	5%	3% of Income Tax
Rs.5,00,001-Rs.10 lakh	20%	3% of Income Tax
Above Rs.10 lakh	30%	3% of Income Tax

Income tax slab for senior citizens who are 80 years old or more for the financial year 2017 – 2018

Annual Income	Tax Rates	Health and Education Cess
Up to Rs.5 lakh*	Nil	Nil
Rs.5,00,001-Rs.10 lakh	20%	3% of Income Tax
Above Rs.10 lakh	30%	3% of Income Tax

What are the different sections under which you can claim a tax deduction?

Section 80C: This section states an exhaustive list of the deductions you may be eligible for, the subsections in this include: Section 80 CCC: This section states the tax deductions on investment in pension funds. You can claim a tax deduction of up to Rs.1.5 lakh.

Section 80 CCD: In order to encourage individuals to save, this section incentivises investing in certain pension schemes. Here, the contributions made by the individual and his or her employer are eligible for a deduction.

Section 80 CCF: Open to both Hindu Undivided Families and Individual, this section has the provisions for tax deductions on a subscription of long-term infrastructure bonds that have been notified by the government. You can claim up to Rs.20,000 under this section.

Section 80 CCG: Under this section, you are allowed a maximum deduction of Rs.25,000 per year. Investments in various equity savings schemes by the government fall under this section. The deduction can be up to 50% of the amount invested.

Section 80D: Under this section, the premium paid towards a health insurance policy issued by the government can be claimed for a tax deduction. Premiums for health insurance for self, spouse, and dependent children can be claimed. You can also claim a deduction for on the premiums of health insurance of parents of up to Rs.25,000 if they are less than 60 years of age or Rs.50,000 if the parents are more than 60 years old. Additional tax deduction of Rs.5,000 is also available on preventive health check-ups. You can claim a maximum of Rs.100,000 under this section.

Section 80E: Individuals repaying a loan taken to pursue higher education can avail tax deduction under this act. The loan can be avail either by the individual or to sponsor the education of his/her ward/child. Only individuals are eligible for this deduction, with loans taken from approved charitable organisations and financial institutions permitted for tax benefits. The maximum deduction permitted under this section is Rs.3 lakh.

Section 80G: Under this section, all funds donated to charitable institutions are eligible for tax deductions. The limit of these deductions can be based on a few factors.
100% deductions without limit - This type of deduction includes donations to National Defence Fund, Prime Minister’s Relief Fund, National Illness Assistance Fund, etc. and qualify for a 100% deduction of the amount.
100% deduction with qualifying limits - This includes donations to organisations that promote family planning and development of sports are eligible for 100% deduction as long as it is up to 10% of the total income.
50% deduction without limits – Donations to PM’s Drought Relief fund, Rajiv Gandhi Foundation, etc. qualify for 50% deduction.
50% deduction with qualifying limit – Donations to religious places or local authorities for purposes apart from family planning and other charitable institutes qualify for a 50% deduction if the amount is up to 10% of the total income.

Subsections of Section 80G: Under Section, 80G has been further subdivided into four sections to simplify understanding.

Section 80GG: Individuals who don’t get house rent allowance are eligible for this deduction on the rent paid by them. You are eligible for a maximum deduction of up to 25% of your total income or up to Rs.2,000 per month. The lower of these options can be claimed as a deduction.

Section 80GGA: All donations help social/scientific/statistical research or towards the National Urban Poverty Eradication Fund are eligible for a tax deduction.

Section 80GGB: Tax deductions are applicable to Indian companies that donate money to political parties.

Section 80EE: This section offers tax benefits on home loan, first-time homebuyers are eligible for a tax deduction of up to Rs.50,000 per financial year. You can claim tax deduction under this until your home loan has been repaid.

Section 24: Under this section, homeowners can claim a deduction of up to Rs.2 lakh on their home loan interest in one financial year. This deduction, however, is capped to Rs.30,000, if the property you buy fails to meet the following parameters:






Section 10: A salaried individual, living in a rented house can also avail tax exemption under this section. This exemption for HRA benefits is a minimum of:

Here’s how Income Tax is calculated in India:

Your gross salary includes your basic salary, HRA, Special Allowance, Transport Allowance, and other allowances. Out of this, you can claim for a tax deduction for certain components such as medical reimbursements, telephone bill reimbursement, HRA - if you live in a rented house. For Transport Allowance, the exemption limit is about Rs.1,600 per month or Rs.19,200 per year. This means that you can claim a tax deduction of up to Rs.19,200 for the year.

Let’s understand how exactly your income tax is calculated:

Say you earn a basic salary of Rs.40,000 per month, your HRA is Rs.20,000, and you get a conveyance allowance of Rs.4,000. Your special allowance is about Rs.2,000 and you get a Leave and Travel Allowance of Rs.10,000 per year.
So, your annual basic salary is Rs.40,000 x 12 = Rs.4,80,000
Your HRA per year is Rs.20,000 x 12 = Rs.2,40,000
Your annual Transport Allowance is Rs.4,000 x 12 = Rs.48,000
This allowance is capped at Rs.19,200
Your annual Special Allowance is Rs.2,000 x 12 = Rs.24,000
Gross salary = Basic salary + HRA + Transport Allowance + Special Allowance + Leave and Travel Allowance
Gross salary = Rs.4,80,000 + Rs.2,40,000 + Rs.48,000 + Rs.24,000 + Rs.10,000
Gross salary = 8,02,000
Taxable income here will be
Basic = Rs.4,80,000
HRA = Rs.2,40,000 - Rs.2,40,000 = 0
Transport Allowance = Rs.48,000 – Rs.19,200 = Rs.28,800
If you have travelled with your immediate in that year, you can claim the fare of economy class air ticket, first-class ticket, or the ticket of a recognised public transport.

Let’s assume you spent Rs.7,000 for 2 first-class train tickets for you and your spouse, you can claim this amount under LTA.

So, your taxable LTA = Rs.10,000 – Rs.7,000 = Rs.3,000
So, your taxable salary = Rs.4,80,000 + Rs.0 + Rs.28,800 + Rs.24,000 + Rs.7,000 = Rs.5,39,800
The Income Tax is calculated on the total income you earn from various sources such as your salary, home rental income, income from sale purchase of shares and property, income from business, interest on fixed deposits, and bonds, etc.
You may have income from other investments such as an interest of Rs.10,000 on a fixed deposit.
Your total income = Rs.5,39,800 + Rs.10,000 = Rs.5,49,800

Your other tax-saving investments may include:
Public Provident Fund = Rs.50,000
LIC premium = Rs.8,000
Medical insurance premium = Rs.12,000
You also have an EPF of Rs.50,000 per month
So, your annual EPF = Rs.50,000 x 12% x 12 = Rs.72,000
Total tax-saving investments include = Rs.50,000 + Rs.8,000 + Rs.12,000 + Rs.72,000 = Rs.1,42,000
So, your total taxable income = Rs.5,49,800 - Rs.1,42,000 = Rs.4,07,800
The income tax you need to pay is as follows:
Since you fall in the Rs.2,50,001 to Rs.5,00,000 tax bracket, your total taxable amount is
= Rs.4,07,800 – Rs.2,50,000 = Rs.1,57,800
Income tax you pay = 20% x Rs.1,57,800 + 3% x Rs.1,57,800 = Rs.36,294

What is the process for filing your Income Tax?

It is mandatory to file for your Income Tax Return online. However, there are a few exceptions to this rule:
 


You can file your returns online easily by following these simple steps:

- if you have obtained a digital signature then select ‘Yes', if not then click on ‘No’






Income-Tax Department-CPC,
Post Bag No. 1,
Electronic City Post Office,
Bangalore - 560 100.
Karnataka.

For filing ITR 1 and ITR 4S online:

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