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Old vs New Tax Regime Comparator AY 2026-27 | MyeCA.in

Compare old and new tax regimes side by side for AY 2026-27 with deductions, standard deduction, Section 87A rebate, and evidence-led guidance.

Regime comparator inputs and output

Regime comparator helps taxpayers with deductions make a regime decision using a side-by-side estimate. Use inputs from eligible deductions, exemptions, salary details, and rebate checks; the output is a reproducible regime estimate tied to the selected period, rates, and assumptions.

  • Enter dated regime inputs instead of remembered amounts
  • Save the Regime comparator output period, rates, and assumptions

Deductions limits and verification

The output is a planning estimate for taxpayers with deductions, with limits created by rate changes, classification questions, omitted fees, and incomplete records. Verify the result against eligible deductions, exemptions, salary details, and rebate checks before filing, borrowing, investing, or making a payment decision.

  • Verify the regime output with the underlying records
  • Recalculate regime after a material input or rule change

Rebate next workflow

After reviewing the saved input and output, taxpayers with deductions should carry the estimate into the relevant deductions workflow, retain the source records, and resolve any rebate limitation before acting.

  • Retain the input file and dated regime output
  • Taxpayers with deductions should use the related workflow after reviewing the estimate to make a regime decision using a side-by-side estimate

Frequently asked questions

Is this different from the tax regime calculator?

The comparator focuses on side-by-side regime decision support, while the tax calculator estimates tax details from broader income inputs.

What deductions matter most for regime comparison?

Common old-regime inputs include 80C, 80D, HRA, home-loan interest, NPS, and other eligible deductions or exemptions.

Should I use Form 16 values in the comparator?

Yes. Form 16, AIS, and salary breakup values improve the usefulness of the comparison before filing.