Tax Planning Tips for Salaried Professionals in FY 2025-26

Tax Planning Tips for Salaried Professionals in FY 2025-26 The Annual April Panic—Sound Familiar? It’s April. You’re sipping your morning coffee when an email lands in your inbox: Submit your income tax declarations for FY 2025-26 . And just like that, the quiet morning turns into a frantic Google search: How to save income tax at the last minute for salaried employees? But hey—this year, let’s do things differently. No more 11th-hour declarations or confusing jargon. Let’s walk through practical, real-life income tax saving tips for salaried professionals that won’t leave you dazed or reaching for aspirin. New Regime vs. Old Regime: The Eternal Dilemma You know it’s the new financial year when everyone starts asking, “ Which tax regime is better for salaried professionals in 2025-26? ” It’s not a political question—it’s income tax planning talk. Old Regime: You get to claim a bunch of income tax deductions— HRA, Section 80C, 80D, interest on home loan , etc. New Regime: ...