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Income Tax Calculator 2008-2009

If you are wondering how to calculate your income tax, don’t worry, Nithya has an answer to that, with his superb tax calculator. I made a blog post for the last financial year too about the 2007-2008 Income Tax Calculator, so here is the new version of that for the 2008-2009 financial year. Get Nithya’s Tax Calculator and fill up the excel sheet with the various inputs you need to provide and it will calculate the tax. Its covers all the aspects of it and works great. I was not that aware about income tax last financial year, so I didn’t plan well. This time though, and with the help of this tax calculator, I’ve been able to plan my investments to save tax. Thanks a lot Nithya!

Here are the Income Tax Rates in India:

* No income tax is applicable on all income up to Rs. 1,50,000 per year. (Rs. 1,80,000 for women and Rs. 2,25,000 for senior citizens)
* From 1,50,001 to 3,00,000 : 10% of amount greater than Rs. 1,50,000 (Lower limit changes appropriately for women and senior citizens)
* From 3,00,001 to 5,00,000 : 20% of amount greater than Rs. 3,00,000 + 15,000 (Rs. 12,000 for women and Rs. 7,500 for senior citizens)
* Above 5,00,000 : 30% of amount greater than Rs. 5,00,000 + 55,000 (Rs. 52,000 for women and Rs. 47,500 for senior citizens)

Surcharge

A 10% surcharge (tax on tax) is applicable if the taxable income (taking into consideration all the deductions) is above Rs. 10 lakh (Rs. 1 million). The limit of 10 lacs was increased to Rs. 1 crore (Rs. 10 million) with effect from 1st June 2007 for corporate assessees.

Education Cess

All taxes in India are subject to an education cess, which is 3% of the total tax payable.

Also Read: Tax Saving made easy. Simple guide to save income tax.

Disclaimer: The information on the site is to be used only as a resource. Nothing published on this site should be considered as investment advice.  I advise users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decision. I do not guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of any information and am not responsible for any errors or omissions or for the results obtained from the use of such information. You are solely responsible for making your own investment decisions.

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  1. SEEMA
    May 14th, 2008 at 13:37 | #1

    Please let me know what is the age limit for senior citizen : 60 or 65 years

  2. May 14th, 2008 at 23:47 | #2

    Its 65 years

  3. shankar
    July 16th, 2008 at 14:26 | #3

    what are the investment options available to save tax

  4. July 16th, 2008 at 14:50 | #4

    Hi Shankar! You can save tax by investing in NSC, PPF, ELSS (Equity Linked Savings Schemes), life insurance, infrastructure bonds and post-office schemes

  5. amarendra
    July 19th, 2008 at 11:16 | #5

    how can save tax by investing in NSC, PPF, ELSS (Equity Linked Savings Schemes), life insurance, infrastructure bonds and post-office schemes

  6. aijazahmed786
    August 9th, 2008 at 15:10 | #6

    how to fill form 24Q quarterly advance tax

  7. Azlaan
    August 12th, 2008 at 14:24 | #7

    Suppose i have taken an educational loan, and i pay Rs.10,000 as monthly interest to Bank, and my earning is in the 10% bracket, (supposedly 3 lacs per annum).
    would i b exempted from some Tax.

  8. August 12th, 2008 at 14:41 | #8

    @aijazahmed786: I don’t know about 24Q, maybe this will help you
    http://sify.com/services/legal/fullstory.php?id=14210023

    @Azlaan: As far as I know educational loan doesn’t help in getting exemption. Only if you pay tution fees for your children (upto 2) only then you can get some exemption for the tution fee paid. However there is some exemption if you are repaying a home loan, not sure how much. I would still suggest you consult an expert.

  9. debasish
    November 18th, 2008 at 22:55 | #9

    nice information

  10. December 18th, 2008 at 13:53 | #10

    my gross income is rs 250000 and pt 2500 ta 4000 and gpf 56000 net taxeble income rs 188000 what will be income tax due from me

    • December 18th, 2008 at 15:28 | #11

      Please download the calculator and fill in the details. You will need to provide the complete details in it to know the exact tax amount.

  11. Veeramani.R
    December 30th, 2008 at 16:03 | #12

    hi if u will send it na ,it’s more help to me

  12. January 1st, 2009 at 16:27 | #13

    Dear sir
    i want a ideal form of calculation income tax 2008-09

  13. January 1st, 2009 at 16:28 | #14
  14. January 2nd, 2009 at 08:01 | #15

    Market is downward trend, so for long term capital gain.you can go ELSS.But for fixed returns go for NSC&NABARD.

  15. January 2nd, 2009 at 16:01 | #16

    You’re right…i did love your comments…

  16. Purna Thoudam
    January 2nd, 2009 at 23:46 | #17

    Will Individual Pensioner attaining the age of 65 years during the assessment year 2008-9 be considered as Senior Citizen?

    • January 3rd, 2009 at 11:15 | #18

      A person above the age of 65 is considered a senior citizen irrespective of any other criteria.

  17. Purna Thoudam
    January 2nd, 2009 at 23:53 | #19

    Can Pensioners claim rebate for House rent? What other rebates are admissible to pensioners apart from Policies, Savings Certificates?

    • January 3rd, 2009 at 11:44 | #20

      As far as I know, Pensioners and everyone alike are admissible to all possible rebates, so it should be same for everyone. According to Section 80C, you can save upto Rs. 100,000 in any of the tax saving instruments like Provident Fund, Equity Linked Savings schemes (ELSS)

  18. aditya
    January 14th, 2009 at 17:05 | #21

    dear sir ,

    my salary is 47,000 pm,
    getting cash in hand rs.40,000

    hwmuch tax aplicable on my… how much money i will pay , if havnt any saving .kindly mail me.

    tnx

    aditya

  19. Sandeep Pareek
    January 19th, 2009 at 18:40 | #22

    Hi,

    If I am paying LIC premium for my parent, then can I get tax relief for the same.
    Thanks
    Sandeep

  20. SRC
    January 19th, 2009 at 18:45 | #24

    My taxable income is approx 4L. 80C is being covered .now what are the options left.

  21. mahendran
    January 22nd, 2009 at 17:12 | #26

    Hi,

    I am salaried professional working in a company. I am also doing a higher studies course thru correspondance and I pay an amount of INR 35K for the whole year FY08-09. Can I claim this course fee payment for tax emeption?

    • January 23rd, 2009 at 17:49 | #27

      Under section 80E, you only get deduction for any interest paid on an education loan. Then again there are some criteria to be eligible for the deduction. This should help you:

      Section 80E
      To avail benefits under section 80E, an individual must borrow money from certain financial institutions, banks or approved charitable institutions for the purpose of pursuing a full-time education course. The repayment of the principal amount of this loan and payment of interest should happen from the taxable income of the individual. If the above conditions are met, the individual is eligible for deduction of the entire interest payout made during that year.

      Section 80C
      Under Section 80C, you can avail a deduction if the tuition fees are paid for the full-time education of children. If you do not fall in either of the above categories, there would be no deduction available to you regarding payment of fees.

  22. raj kumar
    February 6th, 2009 at 11:55 | #28

    dear sir ,

    my salary is 30,000 pm,
    getting cash in hand rs.40,000

    hwmuch tax aplicable on my… how much money i will pay , if havnt any saving .kindly mail me.

  23. Shahul
    February 10th, 2009 at 12:14 | #29

    I have paid 30,000 for children education tution fee.how much coverd tax. please…………….

    • February 11th, 2009 at 16:18 | #30

      I think it should be completely covered till the maximum amount deductible under section 80C which is Rs. 1,00,000.

  24. Partha Misra
    February 18th, 2009 at 00:08 | #31

    My Gross income is 5,11,158. I saved Rs. 1,00,000 as per Income tax provisions. What will be my tax including Edn cess?

    • February 19th, 2009 at 12:59 | #32

      Should be Rs. 38349. But since I calculated on the basis of just your gross, it could vary when other income heads are taken into calculation.

  25. TUSHAR
    February 18th, 2009 at 13:42 | #33

    Can My & my wifes education fees are also applicable for tax rebate if i have paid those?pls reply

    • February 19th, 2009 at 12:55 | #34

      No. Only children education fees is allowed.

  26. sk
    March 3rd, 2009 at 06:21 | #35

    Under section 80E, one gets deduction for any interest paid on an education loan.But in some articles I read that interest is admissible only if the loan is taken for some perticular courses such as tech, management, medical and science.
    Pl. clearify if the loan deduction would be admissile for graduation in economics for study abroad?
    sk

    • March 3rd, 2009 at 17:28 | #36

      I’m not too sure about this one. As far as I know, its only admissible for full time courses for graduation and post graduation. Economics isn’t specifically mentioned anywhere, but if its a graduation course from a recognized university and you have a loan for it from a Recognised Indian Bank it should be admissible, I’m not sure though. I still advice you to please consult an Income Tax expert.

  27. navpreet
    March 14th, 2009 at 12:00 | #37

    iam a teacher paying full fee of my ward studying in another school . what tax rebates will i get for the tution fee paid

    • March 14th, 2009 at 12:24 | #38

      According to Section 80C, tution fees for upto 2 children studying in India for full time eduction is qualified for deduction. The total limit under the section is Rs. 100,000 including the other savings options under Section 80C.

  28. inderpreet
    March 24th, 2009 at 02:55 | #39

    I started my job in Jul 2007 , from july 2007 to may 2008 my salary was Rs 8000 per month ( In hand) then I shifted my job from June 2008 to Sep 2008 salary Rs 13000 ..from Sep 08 till now Rs 15000 per month

    I haven’t invested anywhere neither taken life insurance. I have taken a room on rent whose rent is Rs 3300

    Can I file return from Jul 2007 till now?

  29. Sriram
    April 23rd, 2009 at 14:27 | #40

    Hi,
    My wife is a housewife and I have wish to lease out a car which is in her name so that i can claim income tax rebate on the leased out amount.
    Hoever if the amount leased out exceeds 1,80,000 then she has to pay income tax. She currently does not have any insurance etc…can she claim releif under any other sections if the income from lease exceeds RS 180000?

    Thanks
    Sriram

  30. Rama
    June 11th, 2009 at 10:48 | #41

    Sir

    For above for 1026000/- lakhs income, income tax for 2008-09 is 241347, i want to know that there is a magrinal relief for above income & as per that tax will be RS. 238650/. is it right? & show how to calculate

  31. Naresh
    June 19th, 2009 at 16:23 | #42

    Hi,
    A person is born on 25/04/1944. Is he considered as a Senior Citizen for filing of Income Tax returns for the assessment year 2009-10?

    • June 19th, 2009 at 17:18 | #43

      I think he/she should be considered as a Senior Citizen, as at the time of the tax submission, the person is of 65 years age. But please confirm it with a taxation expert.

  32. KK
    July 16th, 2009 at 10:14 | #44

    I have an annual income of more than 8 lakhs. I have earned a bank interest of Rs.40000 on my deposits. What is the amount that I have to pay on that as self assessment tax?

  33. shanu
    September 5th, 2009 at 13:39 | #45

    sir, give me website of income tax department(foreign exchange) at Delhi for seeing file status. Urgent reply needed.

  34. love kumar
    February 15th, 2010 at 10:00 | #46

    65 years@SEEMA

  35. love kumar
    February 15th, 2010 at 10:01 | #47

    SEEMA :Please let me know what is the age limit for senior citizen : 60 or 65 years

    65 years

  36. Deb
    March 13th, 2010 at 16:12 | #48

    I want to get relief under section 89(1) by showing my this years arrear into previous year. While calculating, a question has arised. While calculating Tax without taking the arrera into account, whether the differential P tax and P.F. of the arrear to be deducted from Gross or not.
    Tax with Arrear: Gross (12month’s Salary) + Gross Arrear – P.Tax (arrear) – P Tax (12month’s salary) – 80C savings – std Deduction.

    Tax without arrear:
    Method A
    Gross (12month’s Salary) – P.Tax (arrear) – P Tax (12month’s salary) – 80C savings – std Deduction
    Method B
    Gross (12month’s Salary) – P Tax (12month’s salary) – 80C savings – std Deduction

    I want to know Method A or Method B whichever is correct.
    Please help me with yu rvaluable suggestions.

  37. vijay
    March 14th, 2010 at 22:20 | #49

    dear sir my mother is a retired employee age 62 years and total income 140000 coming from bank deposits.she submitted returns when she was in job.for last two years she did not submit any returns.IS is cumpulsary to submit returns.

  38. March 31st, 2010 at 14:04 | #50

    Good article regarding Tax Return calculator and i think it’s a really useful for US people and people are looking for free tax return calculator.

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