Advance tax instalment estimate
This calculator uses common individual slab estimates and 4% cess. Surcharge, marginal relief, special-rate income, capital gains and business losses need professional review.
Formula used
Who needs to pay advance tax
- Net tax liability above Rs. 10,000 after TDS.
- Freelancers, traders, landlords and capital gains earners.
- Salaried taxpayers may still need it if non-salary income is large.
When to hire an expert
- Capital gains are unpredictable mid-year.
- F&O trading income/loss needs estimation.
- You missed previous instalments.
- Large investments or deductions change liability.
What to tell WorkIndex experts
- Income breakdown by type.
- TDS already deducted.
- Large transactions planned.
- Advance tax already paid.
How to use this page safely
For Advance Tax Calculator, the numbers and eligibility should be checked against the latest portal records before filing or paying. Indian compliance rules often depend on financial year, assessment year, turnover, residential status, deductor type, GST registration type, employee count, city, documentation quality and whether a notice has already been issued.
Use this page as a preparation guide, then share exact facts with a professional: dates, amounts, sections/forms, portal screenshots, prior filings, challans, notices and supporting documents. A good WorkIndex response should mention what the expert will verify, what is included in the fee, expected turnaround time and what follow-up is excluded.
Where rates or thresholds are shown, they are intended for common cases and should not replace professional review. Lower deduction certificates, exemptions, special payees, reverse charge, composition scheme, foreign income, capital gains timing, payroll thresholds or old-year corrections can change the final treatment.
FAQs
Which year should I use for Advance Tax Calculator?
Use AY 2026-27 for FY 2025-26 income under the Income-tax Act, 1961. Use Tax Year 2026-27 for FY 2026-27 income under the Income Tax Act, 2025.
What documents should I share with a tax expert?
Share the portal screenshot, exact year, income breakup, certificates, AIS/Form 26AS, notices, challans and any computation already prepared.
Can WorkIndex help me find a specialist?
Yes. Post a requirement with the legal year, records and deadline so experts can quote on the real issue instead of a generic page title.
Advance Tax Calculator: year and source check
Last fact-checked: 25 May 2026.
AY 2026-27 means FY 2025-26 income under the Income-tax Act, 1961. Tax Year 2026-27 means FY 2026-27 income under the Income Tax Act, 2025. Do not mix the two labels.
Use official portal pages, CBDT notifications, the supplied Act PDF and ICAI material before making a filing, payroll, TDS/TCS or rebate decision.
What to verify for Advance Tax Calculator
- Correct financial year, assessment year or tax year.
- Taxpayer type, age category, residential status and business/profession status.
- Exact income heads, including salary, house property, business/profession, capital gains, VDA and other sources.
- AIS/TIS, Form 26AS, TDS/TCS certificates, challans and portal pre-fill.
- Deductions/exemptions allowed in the selected regime and current ITR utility validation rules.
- Whether the issue is a calculation, filing, notice response, rectification, appeal or advisory position.
Advance Tax Calculator: year and source check
Last fact-checked: 25 May 2026.
AY 2026-27 means FY 2025-26 income under the Income-tax Act, 1961. Tax Year 2026-27 means FY 2026-27 income under the Income Tax Act, 2025. Do not mix the two labels.
Use official portal pages, CBDT notifications, the supplied Act PDF and ICAI material before making a filing, payroll, TDS/TCS or rebate decision.
What to verify for Advance Tax Calculator
- Correct financial year, assessment year or tax year.
- Taxpayer type, age category, residential status and business/profession status.
- Exact income heads, including salary, house property, business/profession, capital gains, VDA and other sources.
- AIS/TIS, Form 26AS, TDS/TCS certificates, challans and portal pre-fill.
- Deductions/exemptions allowed in the selected regime and current ITR utility validation rules.
- Whether the issue is a calculation, filing, notice response, rectification, appeal or advisory position.
Advance Tax Calculator: year and source check
Last fact-checked: 25 May 2026.
AY 2026-27 means FY 2025-26 income under the Income-tax Act, 1961. Tax Year 2026-27 means FY 2026-27 income under the Income Tax Act, 2025. Do not mix the two labels.
Use official portal pages, CBDT notifications, the supplied Act PDF and ICAI material before making a filing, payroll, TDS/TCS or rebate decision.
What to verify for Advance Tax Calculator
- Correct financial year, assessment year or tax year.
- Taxpayer type, age category, residential status and business/profession status.
- Exact income heads, including salary, house property, business/profession, capital gains, VDA and other sources.
- AIS/TIS, Form 26AS, TDS/TCS certificates, challans and portal pre-fill.
- Deductions/exemptions allowed in the selected regime and current ITR utility validation rules.
- Whether the issue is a calculation, filing, notice response, rectification, appeal or advisory position.