income tax calculator fy 2023-24

income tax calculator fy 2023-24

As of my last update in January 2022, the income tax slabs for the financial year 2023-24 have not been officially announced. Typically, income tax slabs are announced during the annual budget presentation, which usually takes place in February each year in India.

Once the income tax slabs for FY 2023-24 are announced, you can use online income tax calculators available on government websites or reputable financial portals. These calculators will guide you through the steps and provide accurate results based on the latest tax laws.

Alternatively, you can manually calculate your income tax liability using the following steps once the new slabs are announced:

1. Determine your gross income: Add up all your income sources for the financial year, including salary, business income, rental income, interest income, etc.
2. Calculate deductions: Subtract any eligible deductions under various sections such as Section 80C, Section 80D, Section 80TTA, etc.
3. Compute taxable income: Subtract the total deductions from your gross income to arrive at your taxable income.
4. Apply tax slabs: Determine the tax slab applicable to your taxable income based on the slabs announced for FY 2023-24.
5. Calculate tax liability: Apply the applicable tax rates to your taxable income based on the slabs announced for FY 2023-24.
6. Include surcharge and cess: If applicable (for incomes above certain thresholds), add surcharge as per the applicable rate and include health and education cess.
7. Calculate total tax payable: Sum up the tax liability, surcharge (if any), and cess to arrive at the total tax payable.
8. Check for rebates and tax credits: Ensure you have claimed all available rebates and tax credits, such as deductions for rent paid, home loan interest, etc.
9. Net tax payable or refund: Subtract any TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) already deducted and advance tax paid during the year. The result will be your net tax payable or refundable amount.

Remember to verify the accuracy of your calculations and consult with a tax professional if you have any doubts or complex tax situations.