Journal · FY 2025-26

Tax & Finance Journal

Practical guides on Indian tax planning, investments, and financial decisions.

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Income Tax Calculator India 2025-26: Complete Guide

How to calculate your income tax for FY 2025-26, compare old vs new regime, and pick the option that saves you the most. Includes examples and a deduction checklist.

March 10, 20258 min read
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Tax Comparison

Old vs New Tax Regime 2025-26: Which Should You Choose?

A detailed comparison with break-even analysis, salary slabs, and real examples. Find out which tax regime saves more money for your income level.

March 8, 20257 min read
Tax Deductions

HRA Exemption Calculation: Complete Guide for Salaried Employees

Understand the three HRA rules, metro vs non-metro differences, and step-by-step calculation examples to maximize your House Rent Allowance exemption.

March 5, 20256 min read
Investment

SIP Calculator: How Much Can You Accumulate?

Learn how SIP compounding works, why step-up SIP accelerates wealth, and how investing ₹10,000/month can build a ₹1 crore corpus over time.

March 2, 20256 min read
Tax Deductions

Section 80C Deductions: Complete List & Tax Savings Guide

Every eligible 80C instrument — from ELSS and PPF to home loan principal — explained with limits, lock-in periods, and strategy for maximum tax savings.

February 28, 202510 min read
Financial Planning

How to Analyze Your Bank Statement for Tax Planning

What to look for in your bank statement, how to categorize transactions, spot anomalies, and use the data to prepare for tax filing and financial planning.

February 24, 20257 min read
Tax Planning

Advance Tax Due Dates FY 2025-26: All 4 Deadlines, Calculation & How to Pay

All four advance tax instalments for FY 2025-26 — due dates, how to calculate each instalment, penalties under Section 234B & 234C, and a step-by-step online payment guide.

March 20, 20259 min read
Tax Deductions

HRA Exemption Calculation 2026: Formula, Metro vs Non-Metro & Examples

Complete guide to HRA exemption under Section 10(13A) — three-rule formula, metro vs non-metro cities, worked examples for Mumbai and Bengaluru, and documents checklist.

March 18, 20258 min read
Investment

Best Tax Saving Investments Section 80C 2025-26: ELSS vs PPF vs NPS

Compare every Section 80C instrument — ELSS, PPF, NPS, NSC, tax-saving FDs, Sukanya Samriddhi, and ULIP — on returns, lock-in, risk, and tax treatment. Plus the optimal mix for your income.

March 22, 202511 min read

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