Advance Tax Calculator
Know exactly how much advance tax to pay and when — live installment schedule and interest penalties in one screen.
Detailed breakdown
FY 2026-27Get your advance tax planned & paid on time by a CA
We estimate your liability accurately and keep you clear of 234B & 234C interest.
Disclaimer: Indicative estimate under the new regime for FY 2026-27 (AY 2027-28) and FY 2027-28. Actual advance tax may vary with capital gains, special-rate income and exact payment dates. Rates per Finance Act 2025 (carried forward, subject to Budget 2026/2027).
Who has to pay advance tax
Advance tax is the "pay-as-you-earn" tax — you pay your income tax in installments during the year instead of a lump sum at the end. It applies to any taxpayer whose net tax liability after TDS exceeds ₹10,000 in a financial year. Resident senior citizens (60+) with no business or professional income are exempt.
Due dates & installment schedule
The same four due dates apply to individuals, businesses and companies. Each date has a cumulative percentage — by that date you should have paid at least that much of your total advance tax.
| Due date | Installment | Cumulative advance tax |
|---|---|---|
| On or before 15 June | 1st | 15% of total |
| On or before 15 September | 2nd | 45% of total |
| On or before 15 December | 3rd | 75% of total |
| On or before 15 March | 4th | 100% of total |
Section 234B vs 234C interest
Miss an installment or underpay and the Income Tax Act charges simple interest at 1% per month. There are two separate penalties — one for the whole year and one for each installment.
Section 234B — default in payment
Charged when you pay less than 90% of your assessed tax as advance tax by 31 March. Interest is 1% per month on the shortfall, from 1 April of the assessment year until the tax is finally paid.
Section 234C — deferment of installments
Charged when you miss the cumulative percentage due at each installment date. Interest is 1% per month on the shortfall for that installment, for the months of delay until the next due date.
How to avoid it
Estimate your full-year income early, pay each installment by its due date, and settle at least 90% before 31 March. Use Challan 280 on incometax.gov.in and pick "Advance Tax" as the payment type.
Salaried employees
If your employer deducts TDS correctly, most of your tax is already covered. Advance tax usually kicks in only on extra income — interest, capital gains, rent or freelance earnings not subject to TDS.
- Select the assessment year, salaried or business, and your taxpayer type.
- Set your estimated annual income using the slider or input box.
- Enter TDS already deducted and advance tax paid so far.
- Click Calculate to see if advance tax applies, the installment schedule, and any 234B or 234C interest.
Who has to pay advance tax?
Any taxpayer whose net tax liability after TDS exceeds ₹10,000 in a financial year must pay advance tax. It applies to salaried, business, and freelance income alike.
Who is required to pay advance tax in India?
Any taxpayer with a tax liability of Rs 10,000 or more in a financial year after TDS credit must pay advance tax. This applies to salaried individuals with other income, freelancers, business owners, and investors with capital gains or dividend income.
What are the due dates for FY 2025-26?
Advance tax is paid in four installments: 15% by 15 June, 45% by 15 September, 75% by 15 December, and 100% by 15 March. The percentages are cumulative.
What are the advance tax payment due dates for FY 2025-26?
Advance tax is paid in four instalments: 15% by 15 June, 45% by 15 September, 75% by 15 December, and 100% by 15 March. Taxpayers opting for presumptive taxation under Section 44AD pay the entire amount by 15 March.
What is Section 234B interest?
Section 234B charges 1% per month if you pay less than 90% of your total tax as advance tax. It runs from 1 April of the assessment year until the tax is paid.
What interest is charged if advance tax is not paid on time?
Interest under Section 234B is charged at 1% per month if less than 90% of the total tax is paid by 31 March. Interest under Section 234C is charged at 1% per month for shortfall in each instalment payment.
What is Section 234C interest?
Section 234C charges 1% per month on any shortfall at each installment due date, that is when you miss the required cumulative percentage for that quarter.
Are senior citizens exempt from advance tax?
Resident senior citizens aged 60 years or above who do not have income from business or profession are exempt from paying advance tax. However, if they have business income, they must pay advance tax like any other taxpayer.
How do capital gains affect advance tax calculation?
Capital gains must be included in advance tax calculations from the quarter in which they arise. For example, if you sell shares in October, the resultant tax must be reflected in the December instalment. Short-term and long-term gains are taxed at different rates.
Disclaimer: This tool gives indicative results for general guidance only and is not professional advice. Please verify with a qualified CA before acting on the numbers.