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Income Tax Surcharge Calculator

Estimate the surcharge on income tax for high incomes.

Last updated: 21 Aug 2026

Quick answer

Surcharge is an extra levy on income tax for high incomes: 10% above ₹50 lakh, 15% above ₹1 crore, 25% above ₹2 crore and 37% above ₹5 crore (the 37% rate does not apply under the new regime). Enter your income and base tax above.

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Surcharge is charged on income tax for higher incomes: 10% (₹50L–1Cr), 15% (₹1–2Cr), 25% (₹2–5Cr) and 37% (above ₹5Cr, old regime only). This estimates surcharge = base tax × applicable rate.

How to calculate income tax surcharge

  1. 1 Enter your total taxable income.
  2. 2 Enter your base income tax (before surcharge and cess).
  3. 3 We apply the surcharge rate for your income band.

Frequently asked questions

What are the surcharge rates?
10% above ₹50 lakh, 15% above ₹1 crore, 25% above ₹2 crore, and 37% above ₹5 crore (37% not applicable in the new regime).
Is surcharge on income or tax?
It is charged as a percentage of the income tax, not the income itself.
What about marginal relief?
Marginal relief caps surcharge so the extra tax does not exceed the income above the threshold — this estimate excludes it.

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