Enter total salary before any deductions. Standard deduction applied automatically.

PPF, ELSS, EPF, LIC, home loan principal — max ₹1.5 lakh

Health insurance premium — max ₹25,000 (self) or ₹50,000 (senior parents)

Use our HRA Calculator to find your exact exemption

80E (education loan), 80G (donations), NPS 80CCD(1B) etc.

Tax Comparison — New vs Old Regime

Income Tax on ₹30 LPA — FY 2025-26

💡 At ₹30 LPA, new regime tax is ~₹3,51,000. Old regime can save ₹50,000–₹1,00,000 with right deductions. At this income level, old regime planning genuinely pays off.

At ₹30 LPA, you are firmly in the 30% slab. New regime tax is approximately ₹3,51,000 (taxable income after ₹75K standard deduction = ₹29.25L). The old regime becomes increasingly attractive at this income because every rupee of deduction saves 30 paise in tax.

Key deductions that matter at ₹30 LPA: Section 24(b) home loan interest (₹2L), HRA exemption (₹3–5L for metro renters), NPS 80CCD(1B) (₹50K), 80C (₹1.5L), 80D (₹25K). Combined, these can reduce tax by ₹1–₹1.5 lakh compared to new regime.

How Tax is Calculated on ₹30 LPA

New: ₹30L − ₹75K = ₹29.25L taxable → ~₹3,37,500 tax + cess

Old Regime with aggressive deductions

₹30L − ₹50K (std) − ₹1.5L (80C) − ₹50K (NPS) − ₹25K (80D) − ₹2L (home loan) − ₹3L (HRA) = ₹22.25L taxable.
Tax: ₹12,500 + ₹1,00,000 + ₹3,67,500 = ₹4,80,000... wait, this is higher.
Old regime 30% slab kicks in above ₹10L — with deductions old regime taxable is ₹22.25L vs new ₹29.25L, saving ~₹2.1L × 30% = ₹63,000 in tax.

⚠️ Tax slabs shown are for FY 2025-26. Verify after each Union Budget.

Example Calculation

📋 ₹30 LPA — Tax Scenarios
New regimeTaxable ₹29.25L → ~₹3,37,500 + cess = ₹3,51,000
Old (80C + 80D only)Taxable ₹27.75L → ~₹4,12,500 + cess = ₹4,29,000 — New wins
Old (+ NPS + home loan)Taxable ₹25.25L → ~₹3,52,500 + cess ≈ same as new
Old (all deductions + HRA)Taxable ₹22.25L → ~₹2,97,500 + cess = ₹3,09,400 — Old wins by ₹41,600

Frequently Asked Questions

Under the new tax regime, ₹30 LPA attracts approximately ₹3,51,000 in total tax (including 4% cess). Under the old regime with maximum deductions (80C + 80D + HRA + home loan interest + NPS), tax can be reduced to approximately ₹3,09,000 — saving about ₹42,000 annually.

At ₹30 LPA, old regime can save money if you have substantial deductions — particularly HRA exemption (₹3–5L for metro renters), home loan interest (₹2L), NPS 80CCD(1B) (₹50K), 80C (₹1.5L), and 80D (₹25K). If your total deductions exceed ₹7 lakh, old regime saves more. Use this calculator with your exact deduction numbers.

For ₹30 LPA under the new regime, monthly in-hand is approximately ₹1,95,000–₹2,15,000 depending on salary structure. EPF (12% of basic), professional tax, and income tax deductions affect the exact amount. Use our Salary In-Hand Calculator for a precise breakdown.

Disclaimer: Results are for informational and educational purposes only — not financial, tax, or legal advice. Tax slabs, rates (EPF, PPF, home loan), and rules shown are based on data available in 2025 and may change. Always verify with a qualified professional or official government sources before making financial decisions.