Old vs New Tax Regime 2026: What Is the Break-Even Point and How It Determines Your Tax Choice

Diksha Chawla , Last updated: 21 May 2026 Share Follow on Google News

Every salaried professional in India is facing the same question right now: should I choose the old tax regime or the new tax regime for FY 2026-27? The answer is not the same for everyone. And the reason most people get this wrong is that they compare regimes without understanding one key concept:

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Diksha Chawla

Finance Educator and Founder of FinLecture (finlecture.in). MBA Finance, 7 years experience in income tax and personal finance education for salaried professionals.

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