Advance Tax Calculator

Calculate your advance tax installments for FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27) and avoid interest penalties under Section 234B and 234C.

Calculate Advance Tax

Seniors without business income are exempt

Advance Tax Schedule

Enter estimated income or tax to calculate installments.

Advance Tax Due Dates (FY 2025-26)

Due Date Cumulative % Installment ───────────────────────────────────────────── June 15, 2025 15% 15% of tax September 15, 2025 45% 30% of tax December 15, 2025 75% 30% of tax March 15, 2026 100% 25% of tax

Who Must Pay Advance Tax?

  • Anyone with tax liability of ₹10,000 or more (after TDS)
  • Self-employed professionals and business owners
  • Salaried individuals with other income (capital gains, rental income, etc.)

Exemptions

  • Senior citizens (60+) without business/professional income are exempt from advance tax
  • Taxpayers under presumptive scheme (44AD/44ADA) can pay entire tax by March 15

FAQs

Advance tax is due in 4 installments: 15% by June 15, 45% by Sep 15, 75% by Dec 15, and 100% by Mar 15.

Interest under Section 234C applies at 1% per month for each deferment. Section 234B interest applies if total advance tax is less than 90% of assessed tax.

Pay through the Income Tax Portal using Challan No. 280. Select "Advance Tax (100)" as type of payment. Keep the acknowledgment safe for your records.

Yes, you can pay excess advance tax. It helps reduce interest liability if your final tax turns out to be higher than estimated.

⚠️ Disclaimer: For estimation only. Verify on official e-Filing portal.