On March 31, 2021, the Ministry of Finance released a notification on slashing the interest rates of all the Small Saving Schemes, and the same notification rolled back by the Ministry on April 1, 2021, by terming that the Order is issued by oversight! Whether it is a correction of an oversight error or a political decision, it is clear that the Government is certainly planning to slash the interest rates very shortly! And reduce the public’s dependency on Government. In Finance Bill 2020-21, the Government taxed the employer contribution to Provident Fund, NPS, and Superannuation over and above Rs. 750,000/- per annum, and the interest accrued on the amount over Rs. 750,000/- per annum. The interest accretion for the self-contribution to Provident Fund above Rs. 250,000/- made taxable from FY 2021-22.
Also Read: Income Tax Calculator – Financial Year 2022-23
While the small saving schemes continue to the safe and secured, they will not be the best investment option in the future, especially for the lower and middle-income groups. On the other hand, Government itself wants the public to go for the market linked savings, including National Pension Scheme-NPS. Those who hope for the higher return have to be ready to take the higher risk, otherwise, Low risk, Low Return! Unfortunately, a high-return, low-risk combination in an investment product does not exist. In reality, risk and returns are directly related, i.e. the higher the returns, the higher the risk and vice versa.
Hence, the taxpayers need to choose the right Funds/Schemes of the investment for the tax saving. Perhaps, one has to recheck whether he/she has to indeed invest to save tax, considering the amount tax benefit available on the investments, the expenses eligible for tax saving like Housing loan repayments, School Fees, Provident Fund deductions from Salary etc. Do invest, to earn wealth, not for just the short term tax saving! Think beyond the tax saving!
To summarise, investing in tax saving Fund and Schemes have to limited to the tax-saving needs!
The bible says, “The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as, haste leads to poverty.” (Prov 21:5) Risk and Returns are linked.
Wishing you a smooth and prosperous Financial Year and Far-sighted tax planning!
Salient features of Income-tax calculator for salaried employees F.Y. 2021-22
1. Useful for the salaried employees of government and private sector.
2. Private-sector employees can use their Flexi allocation option and link it to the tax planning.
3. Tax and rebate/deduction calculation for all types of income including agriculture income, to arrive at the annual tax liability.
4. Marginal relief on the surcharge, where income crosses the prescribed limits.
5. Automated HRA exemption/Sec 80GG deduction calculation based on the salary and rent payments.
6. Validation on the limits of Chapter VI A deduction, housing loan interest set off.
7. Best tax regime suggestion for the taxpayers.
8. Highlights of tax changes when the taxable income crosses Surcharge limits, i.e. 50 Lakh/1 Crore.
How do you select the tax regime/method?
New tax regime; tax rates are lower than the old regime. This is a better option for those who do not have tax-saving plans/investments, not paying rent or not having any housing loans, and other tax-saving payments. Please check the eligibility.
The Old tax regime can be used for all those who have tax-saving investments, pay rent, have housing loans, and so on.
Suggest you check the better option before taking a final decision on the tax method/regime. Do check which exemptions and deductions you are eligible for. Then do the calculations on whether your tax liability will be lower in the new regime or the old one.
When do you select the option? The income tax act allows you time till your Income Tax Return filing to select the Tax Regime. However, you have to communicate the regime selection to your employer to avoid higher tax deduction. You can shift from Old regime to New Regime at any time during the Financial Year. However, New Regime to Old are not allowed by many employers.
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Dear Mr. BENNY THADATHIL, Please post your salary Income Tax Calculator for FY 2022-23. It is really very helpful.
hi sir pls share income tax calculator for FY 2022-23
Plz provide ur salary tax calculator for f yr 2022-23.really it is very useful.plz provide it .
please provide F.Y. 2022-23 income tax calculator
please provide F.Y. 2022-23 income tax calculator…
you didnt make new excel utility tool for current financial year ??
Please check Income Tax Calculator – Financial Year 2022-23 at below link –
https://taxguru.in/income-tax/income-tax-calculator-financial-year-2022-23.html
Seasons greetings. Born 01July 1941 SSC. Total income pension10.23.751. TDS 64406 by SBI. PPF 150000.Standard deduction 50000 Super senior citizen exempt 500000. So is it correct taxable income is 323751. Help me to calculate my tax liability./Thanks & regards.
can u may income tax sheet of FY 20-21 in respect of pensioniors at akkhushu@gmail.com
thanks.
what is password to unprotect the excel for FY 2021-22
Hi Benny,
Could please send me the Income Tax calculator for F Y 2021-22 in excel format
May I please request password and the updated sheet please at “Shivanishrivastava88@gmail.com”
Please relook the excel sheet for the income tax calculation in the new regime.
Hello Sir,
Can you please send me tax calculation sheet fy 2021-22.
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Thank you.
Hi sir thank you very much for providing us calculation sheet. Really nice and we are getting accurate results while tax computations
pls upload tax calculation sheet fy 2021-22
Hello Sir,
We are using your salary computation since last 4 years. Here are some queries which we are facing in FY 20-21:
1. Can you provide option for choosing Regime 1 & 2. Right now this option is not available, your excel sheet is taking tax liability whichever is less.
2. Computation for Senior Citizen below 60 years, in which bank interest received 103985, its calculation for tax liability is wrong if I am not wrong.
We attach computation & Tax Calculation working. Please check & revert. It might possible that I am making some mistake while calculating.
Request you if possible to provide your contact number to resolve such issues.
Sir,
Please send me updated Computation Format for FY 2020-21
mahen.shd80@gmail.com
Dear Sir, Tax Calculator is extraordinary and Nice. I am using your calculator from past 3 Years .But I come across following deficiencies please resolve and sent me to Surendra324@gmail.com or upload in your above link for FY 2021-22.
1. Deduction in respect of Interest on Electric Vehicle Loan (80EEB )- Rs.150,000.
2. Donation to given to National relief fund or Other funds Put option in drop down list button so that if we given to National relief we get 100% deduction and others will get 50%. Currently once entered in value in cell it took 50% only even tough that is given to National relief fund.
Thank you for tax calculator. It is accurate.
I am using your tax calculators since 2014.
as always.. wonderful work done
thanks 🙂
Hi Benny, Any amount added to “Income from Other sources” is not considered for Total Tax due as per the new regime. Seems to be an error
Thanks for the feedback, correction done. please review
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