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Introduction: Navigating the intricacies of income tax is crucial for financial planning. As the government maintains tax rates for FY 2024-25, it’s essential to optimize tax-saving strategies. Understanding deductions, exemptions, and regime options can help maximize savings while ensuring compliance with tax laws. This Income Tax Calculator for salaried employees provides comprehensive insights to aid effective tax planning in the upcoming financial year.

One must spend his hard-earned money effectively and efficiently, whether to pay for daily expenses or investments other expenses.  One will expect that the taxes paid by him/her are also spent wisely, this was an expectation from the ages of the Bible, at the same time paying taxes- abiding by the rules of the state- must be because of one’s conscience. The Bible says- Romans 13:1,6-7 “Therefore one must be subject, not only because of wrath but also because of conscience.  For the same reason, you also pay taxes, for the authorities are God’s agents, busy with this very thing. Pay to all what is due them: taxes to whom taxes are due, revenue to whom revenue is due, respect to whom respect is due, honour to whom honour is due.”   In short, saving taxes as well as paying taxes must be because of one’s conscience.

As the government does not offer more tax soaps, the taxpayers should be more prudent and vigilant to save their taxes.

  • The new regime offers better tax plans to those who stay at a rented house or do not have housing loan repayments. Their tax saving will be higher without having any tax-saving investments, or the savings from investments will be negligible as compared to the investments one has to make. Suggest such people to invest in non-tax saving schemes that give higher returns.
  • Those who are staying in rented accommodation or having a housing loan repayment are suggested to strictly compare the benefits before selecting the tax regime for the year.

Have a good tax planning ahead.

Salient features of Income-tax calculator for salaried employees- F.Y. 2024-2025.

Union budget 2024 has made the following changes in the taxation.

Salaried Employees.

Old regime- No changes.

New Regime- Following are the changes.

1. Income slabs are changed as follows:

  • Rs 0-3 lakh: Nil (unchanged)
  • Rs 3-7 lakh: 5%
  • Rs 7-10 lakh: 10%
  • Rs 10-12 lakh: 15%
  • Rs 12-15 lakh: 20%
  • Above Rs 15 lakh: 30% (unchanged)

2. The standard deduction is increased from ₹50,000 to ₹75,000.

3. Deduction on employer’s contribution u/s 80CCD(2) has been increased from 10% to 14% of Basic salary and Dearness Allowance.

Other Changes in Taxation on Capital Gains

Budget 2024 has made significant changes on the tax implications on the capital gains which are as under:

  • Holding period for determining long-term and short-term has been simplified for all listed securities – a period of 12 months is to be considered, and for other assets period of 24 months should be considered for determining whether the asset is a long-term capital asset or not.
  • Further, indexation benefit made optional.
  • LTCG Tax Rate u/s 112A and 112 have been changed to 12.5% from 23rd July, 2024, without indexation benefits.
  • STCG Tax Rate u/s 111A has been increased to 20% from 23rd July, 2024.
  • Further, exemption limit u/s 112A has been increased from Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. 1.25 lakhs.

Conclusion: In the realm of income tax planning for FY 2024-25, leveraging tools like the Income Tax Calculator is indispensable. Whether you’re a government or private sector employee, optimizing tax-saving strategies is paramount. With features including tax calculation, deductions, and regime suggestions, this tool empowers salaried individuals to make informed decisions and maximize savings while fulfilling tax obligations. Stay proactive, plan wisely, and navigate the tax landscape with confidence.

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36 Comments

  1. Narasimha says:

    Hello, seems this page has bugs. when I click to download nothing seems to be happening rather it pushes me to the top header of the page. With the year end approaching, I see a lot have asked but none seem to revert. Is it dead? or have you started making it paid ?? Appreciate any response atleast if it’s negative for the sake of the others who don’t want to be fooled by the appearance of the page.!?!

      1. Narasimha says:

        thanks for your help. may be if you add the disclaimer – Sign in to download, it would help to stop from posting multiple comments.. just a suggestion! meanwhile my million thanks to Benny for his efforts in sharing this unlike a lot of others out there!!

  2. samir patel says:

    Dear Sir,

    I have used your tax calculation sheet last 7 to 8 year but F.Y.2024-25 after budget tax calculation sheet received but not open so kindly provide.

    Thank You.

  3. hemu105 says:

    Hello Sir. Thank you very much for the Tax Calculator. I have been using your excel tax calculator for last 7 years. Thank you very much. Can you pls teach us how to compute income tax in case of slab rates. I have tried several times but unsuccessful in creating the formula in excel.

  4. KishorHB says:

    Sheet formula is broken, Excel will not load or allow to make changes (all fields are read only), please fix and issue fresh calculator

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