Income tax

How income tax works in India under the Income-tax Act, 2025 and, for earlier years, the 1961 Act: slabs, regimes, deductions, TDS, advance tax and filing your return.

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Income tax

Income-tax Act, 2025: what changed on 1 April 2026 and what stayed the same

India has a new income tax law from 1 April 2026. Most rates and rules carry over, but the language, section numbers and the way years are named…

Tax Year 2026-27 onward; FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27) for comparison

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Income Tax Calculator: new vs old regime

Estimate your income tax for Tax Year 2026-27 or FY 2025-26 and compare the new and old regimes side by side, with every step shown.

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Common questions

What is the “Tax Year” under the Income-tax Act, 2025? Income tax
Is income up to Rs 12 lakh really tax-free? Income tax
When do I need to pay advance tax, and by when? Income tax
New or old tax regime: which one is better for me? Income tax