Tax Planning

New Regime vs Old Regime: How to Choose in 2026

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1 March 2026By Priya Nair, CFP5 min read

Choosing a tax regime is an optimization exercise. Compare effective tax rates after deductions and long-term wealth impact.

The better tax regime depends on your deduction profile, not on headlines. A structured comparison can prevent avoidable annual leakage.

Build two projections with identical income assumptions: one under old regime with all realistic deductions and one under new regime. Compare post-tax investable surplus and resulting long-term corpus trajectory.

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Recompute when income, rent, or deduction eligibility changes so your tax choice remains current.

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Priya Nair, CFP