What is an Advance Tax Calculator?
An Advance Tax Calculator splits your estimated yearly tax into the four instalments due on 15 June, 15 September, 15 December and 15 March.
You need to pay advance tax if your tax due after TDS is ₹10,000 or more in a year. Missing instalments leads to interest under sections 234B and 234C. Resident senior citizens without business income are exempt.
How to use the Advance Tax Calculator
- Enter estimated tax for the year after TDS.
- Tap Calculate to see the result.
- Tap Reset to clear the fields and try again.
Who should use it
- Freelancers and business owners
- Investors with large capital gains or interest
- Salaried people with significant other income
Key terms
- Advance tax
- Income tax paid during the year instead of at the end.
- Instalment
- A share of the yearly tax due by a set date.
Frequently asked questions
Who needs to pay advance tax?
Anyone whose tax after TDS is ₹10,000 or more, with some exemptions.
What if I miss a date?
Interest is charged on the shortfall.
Is there a single-payment option?
Those under presumptive taxation can pay all by 15 March.
Is my data stored?
No. Everything you enter stays in your browser.
Last updated: 1 November 2026