Income Tax Calculator for Freelancers — New Regime
Freelancers with ₹12 lakh net income (after expenses): new regime tax is ₹60,000, cess ₹2,400, total ₹62,400. Freelancers must also pay advance tax quarterly and can deduct business expenses before computing taxable income.
Standard deduction of ₹75,000 already available under new regime
Income Tax
₹1,05,000
Health & Education Cess (4%)
₹4,200
Total Tax Payable
₹1,09,200
Effective Tax Rate
7.28%
New Regime Tax Slabs (FY 2025-26)
| Income Range | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| ₹0 – ₹4L | Nil |
| ₹4L – ₹8L | 5% |
| ₹8L – ₹12L | 10% |
| ₹12L – ₹16L | 15% |
| ₹16L – ₹20L | 20% |
| ₹20L – ₹24L | 25% |
| Above ₹24L | 30% |
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