Income tax for salaried employees in India
Pick the right regime, check your Form 16 and payslip, and file ITR-1 with confidence.
Which regime is better for me?
The new regime is the default. It gives a ₹75,000 standard deduction and, thanks to the section 87A rebate, no tax on taxable income up to ₹12 lakh (about ₹12.75 lakh of salary). The old regime only wins if you claim large deductions such as 80C, 80D, HRA and home-loan interest.
Which ITR form do I file?
Most salaried residents with income up to ₹50 lakh file ITR-1. It now covers up to two house properties and up to ₹1.25 lakh of long-term gains on listed shares or equity funds. Anything beyond that, such as other capital gains, foreign assets or crypto, means ITR-2.
What should I check before filing?
Your employer must give you Form 16 by 15 June. Before you file, match its salary and TDS figures with your Form 26AS and Annual Information Statement (AIS) on the income tax portal.
I changed jobs during the year. What now?
Each employer may give you the standard deduction and assume a lower slab, so too little tax can be deducted. Tell your new employer your earlier salary (Form 12B), or expect to pay the difference when you file.
Free tools for you
Which ITR form should I file?
Find out if you must file, and which form fits.
AI Tax Assistant
Upload your Form 16 to compare the old and new regime.
Salary Slip Analyzer
Check your payslip adds up and your TDS is right.
AIS check
Match your AIS with your figures before you file.
HRA Exemption Calculator
Work out how much of your HRA is tax-free.
Rent Receipt Generator
Printable receipts for your HRA claim.
EPF Calculator
Project your provident fund at retirement.
Gratuity Calculator
Estimate the gratuity you're owed when you leave.