Advance tax calculator — instalment dates

See how much advance tax to pay by each due date and avoid interest.

Advance tax

Your instalment schedule

Estimated tax for Tax Year 2026–27 (after TDS)

₹

I use presumptive taxation (44AD / 44ADA)

Advance tax applies when tax for the year, after TDS, is ₹10,000 or more.
Pay 15% by 15 June, 45% by 15 September, 75% by 15 December and 100% by 15 March.
Presumptive (44AD/44ADA) taxpayers may pay the full amount by 15 March.
Short payment attracts interest of 1% a month.

Who has to pay advance tax?

Anyone whose tax for the year, after TDS, is ₹10,000 or more. Senior citizens without business income are exempt.

What are the advance tax due dates?

15% by 15 June, 45% by 15 September, 75% by 15 December and 100% by 15 March.

What if I miss an instalment?

Interest of 1% a month is charged on the shortfall.

Sources

Share your question today. You get a clear answer and a fixed quote the same working day.