How-To Guides
Step-by-step guides that teach you how to perform calculations manually.
ITR Refund Estimator India: Step-by-Step Guide
Estimate ITR refund from excess TDS
Read guideFD Interest Tax Calculator India: Step-by-Step Guide
Calculate tax on FD interest with TDS and net return
Read guideRetirement Corpus Calculator (India): Step-by-Step Guide
Calculate retirement corpus needed in India
Read guideNPS Annuity Returns Calculator: A Step-by-Step Guide
Calculate NPS annuity income manually
Read guideProperty Registration & Stamp Duty (India): Step-by-Step Guide
Calculate property registration cost
Read guideMutual Fund Returns Calculator: A Step-by-Step Guide
Calculate CAGR, absolute returns, and XIRR manually
Read guideIndia Income Tax Calculator: A Step-by-Step Guide
Calculate income tax in India with exemptions and deductions
Read guidePPF Partial Withdrawal Calculator: Step-by-Step Guide
Calculate PPF partial withdrawal amount after 7 years
Read guideHow to Calculate NSC Maturity Amount: Step-by-Step Guide
Calculate NSC maturity amount manually
Read guideLIC Premium & Maturity Calculator: Step-by-Step Guide
Calculate LIC premiums and maturity values manually
Read guideLTA Exemption Calculator: Step-by-Step Guide
Calculate Leave Travel Allowance exemption
Read guideHow to Calculate Professional Tax in India: Step-by-Step Guide
Calculate professional tax deduction by state slab
Read guideHow to Calculate NRI Investment FEMA Limits and Repatriation Tax: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn to manually calculate permissible NRI investment limits under FEMA, focusing on equity and real estate, and understand tax on repatriated funds. Includes formulas, examples, and pitfalls.
Read guideHow to Calculate Home Loan Tax Benefits: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn to manually calculate Indian home loan tax benefits under Section 24 (interest) and Section 80C (principal). Includes formulas, examples, and pitfalls.
Read guideHow to Calculate Sovereign Gold Bond Returns: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn to manually calculate Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) returns, including 2.5% annual interest and gold price appreciation. Compare SGBs to physical gold.
Read guideHow to Compare EPF vs. PPF: A Step-by-Step Manual Guide
Manually compare EPF and PPF across returns, tax benefits, liquidity, and risk to make informed investment decisions for long-term savings in India.
Read guideHow to Calculate Capital Gains Indexation: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn to manually calculate indexed cost of acquisition and long-term capital gains (LTCG) for property or debt funds using the Cost Inflation Index (CII).
Read guideHow to Calculate Advance Tax in India: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn to manually calculate advance tax instalments for self-employed and business income in India. Understand formulas, due dates, and common pitfalls.
Read guideHow to Calculate Fixed Deposit (FD) and Recurring Deposit (RD) Maturity: A Manual Guide for India
Learn to manually calculate FD & RD maturity in India with step-by-step guides. Understand compounding, formulas, and avoid common pitfalls for accurate financial planning.
Read guideHow to Calculate SIP Step-Up Returns: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn to manually calculate SIP returns with annual step-up. Understand the formulas, see a worked example, and avoid common pitfalls for better financial planning.
Read guideHow to Manually Calculate Multi-Slab GST (India): Step-by-Step Guide
Learn to manually calculate GST for 0%, 5%, 12%, 18%, 28% slabs in India, including CGST, SGST, and IGST breakdown. Step-by-step guide with examples.
Read guideHow to Calculate Stamp Duty and Registration Charges in India: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn to manually calculate stamp duty and registration charges for property in India. Understand formulas, state-specific rates, and common pitfalls.
Read guideHow to Calculate LTCG & STCG on Equity: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn to manually calculate Short-Term (STCG) and Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG) tax on Indian equity investments. Includes formulas, examples, and pitfalls.
Read guideHow to Calculate TDS on Salary (Section 192): A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn to manually calculate TDS on salary under Section 192 in India. Understand formulas, deductions, exemptions, and a worked example for accurate tax planning.
Read guideHow to Calculate ELSS Returns and Tax Savings: Step-by-Step Guide
Manually calculate ELSS returns and tax savings under Section 80C with a 3-year lock-in. Understand formulas, examples, and common pitfalls.
Read guideHow to Calculate Section 80D Health Insurance Deduction: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn to manually calculate your Section 80D health insurance deduction for self, family, and parents in India. Understand limits, formulas, and common pitfalls.
Read guideHow to Optimize Section 80C Deductions: Step-by-Step Guide
Master Section 80C deductions manually. Learn to optimize investments (ELSS, PPF, NPS, LIC, NSC) up to ₹1.5 lakh for maximum tax savings.
Read guideHow to Calculate HRA Exemption: Step-by-Step Guide
Calculate HRA exemption under Section 10(13A) manually for India tax savings. Learn the formula, get step-by-step instructions, and a worked example.
Read guideHow to Compare Old vs. New Tax Regimes (AY 2024-25): A Step-by-Step Manual Guide
Manually compare income tax under India's Old and New Tax Regimes for AY 2024-25. Learn step-by-step calculation, formulas, and identify tax savings.
Read guideHow to Calculate EPF Interest and Maturity Amount: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn to manually calculate your EPF interest, corpus, and maturity amount with step-by-step instructions, formulas, and a worked example. Avoid common pitfalls.
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