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Regime Choice: New regime = Rs 12.75 lakh tax-free (salaried) | Old regime = full deductions

Salaried: HRA (50% Delhi metro) + 80C (Rs 1.5L) + 80D + NPS + Home loan = Rs 3-6 lakh savings

Business: S.44AD/44ADA presumptive + expense optimisation + depreciation + advance tax

Savings: Delhi taxpayers save Rs 50,000 to Rs 3,00,000+ annually with professional planning

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Tax Planning Services in Delhi

📌 TL;DR - Tax Planning in Delhi Services at a Glance

Tax planning: structuring income, investments, expenses to minimise tax legally. Key decision: new regime (Rs 12.75 lakh tax-free, no deductions) vs old (all deductions at higher rates). Regime choice alone = Rs 50,000-2,00,000 difference. Strategies: salary restructuring, HRA (50% Delhi metro), 80C (Rs 1.5L), 80D, NPS (both regimes), home loan (Rs 2L), capital gains harvesting, business expense optimisation. Patron provides year-round planning from Delhi.

Delhi presents unique opportunities: high rents make HRA the largest deduction (50% metro), Central Govt/PSU salary structures can be optimised, large professional community benefits from presumptive taxation, active investors need capital gains management. Learn more about Tax Planning across India.

Patron Accounting's Delhi office provides year-round tax planning: regime modelling, salary restructuring, investment calendar, HRA optimisation, home loan strategy, capital gains management, advance tax scheduling. Integrated with ITR filing and accounting for complete optimisation.

Content is reviewed quarterly for accuracy.

Tax Planning: Legal Tax Minimisation Within the Law

Tax planning arranges income, investments, expenses, and entity structure to legally minimise tax. Distinct from evasion (illegal) and avoidance (aggressive). Effective planning begins in April - not at year-end.

FY 2025-26 landscape shifted with new regime as default. Question: which regime AND how to optimise within it. New regime: salary structure optimisation, employer NPS (both regimes), capital gains management. Old regime: full toolkit - HRA, 80C, 80D, home loan, NPS.

From 1 April 2026, Income Tax Act 2025 replaces 1961 Act. Section numbers change but tax-saving logic unchanged for FY 2025-26. Patron applies current law for all Delhi planning.

Key Terms for Tax Planning in Delhi:

Regime Choice: New (lower rates, limited deductions) vs Old (higher rates, all deductions). Break-even determines optimal.

HRA (S.10(13A)): Delhi metro 50% formula. Largest old-regime deduction for salaried employees.

80CCD(2): Employer NPS. Available in BOTH regimes. Up to 14% salary (Central Govt). Often missed.

LTCG Harvesting: Book Rs 1.25 lakh equity gains annually tax-free (S.112A). Prevents future tax accumulation.

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Who Needs Tax Planning in Delhi

  • Salaried employees - Regime selection, HRA, 80C, NPS, home loan, salary restructuring with employer.
  • Business owners - Entity structure (proprietor vs Pvt Ltd vs LLP), expenses, depreciation, presumptive, advance tax.
  • Professionals/freelancers - S.44ADA/44AD vs ITR-3, expense deduction, NPS, health insurance, advance tax.
  • Investors - LTCG harvesting (Rs 1.25 lakh/year tax-free), indexation for property, loss set-off optimisation.
  • Senior citizens - Higher exemption, 80TTB (Rs 50,000), senior 80D (Rs 50,000), no advance tax (non-business).
  • NRIs with Delhi income - Rental income, property capital gains, DTAA benefits, NRO/NRE strategy.

Tax Planning Services: What Patron Handles

ServiceWhat We Do
Regime Comparison ModellingExact tax under both new and old using actual salary, deductions, exemptions. Not generic - specific analysis. Salaried can switch every year.
Salary Restructuring AdvisoryOptimal HRA (Delhi 50%), NPS employer (80CCD(2) both regimes), flexible benefits, standard deduction impact. Advisory for employer discussion.
Investment Planning Calendar12-month schedule: 80C (PPF, ELSS SIP, EPF VPF), 80CCD(1B) NPS, 80D health insurance, home loan prepayment. April start = full-year returns.
HRA Optimisation (Delhi Metro)50% formula computation. Landlord PAN documentation. Optimal rent declaration. Maximised within legal limits for Delhi employees.
Home Loan OptimisationS.24(b) interest Rs 2L SOP. 80C principal. Joint loan both spouses claim. Pre-EMI amortisation. Let-out: full interest deductible.
Capital Gains ManagementAnnual LTCG harvesting Rs 1.25 lakh tax-free. Property indexation choice. Loss harvesting. Holding period optimisation.
Year-Round AdvisoryQuarterly reviews: advance tax, investment tracking, mid-year restructuring, year-end optimisation. Not one-time.
Our Process

Tax Planning Process: 6 Steps for Delhi Taxpayers

Start in April, not March. 12 months of optimisation. Quarterly reviews. Delhi employees save Rs 50,000-3,00,000+ annually with structured planning.

Step 1

Financial Profile Assessment (April)

Current salary/business income, existing investments, expected income, previous year position, family situation (dependants, parents' age), property/loan status. Creates baseline for Delhi taxpayer planning.

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Step 2

Regime Selection (April-May)

Model both regimes with projected income and deductions. If total deductions exceed break-even, old regime wins. Delhi employees with high rent and investments: old regime often saves Rs 50,000-2,00,000+.

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Step 3

Investment Calendar (May-March)

80C: monthly ELSS SIP, PPF, EPF VPF. 80D: health insurance timing. NPS: monthly contributions. Home loan: prepayment timing. Capital gains: quarterly LTCG harvesting review. Personalised calendar.

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Step 4

Quarterly Advance Tax

For non-salary income (business, capital gains, rental, interest): quarterly computation. Considering salary TDS, non-salary income, deductions. Prevents S.234B/234C interest.

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Step 5

Year-End Optimisation (Jan-Mar)

Complete 80C limit, top up NPS, prepay home loan principal, purchase health insurance. Review capital gains: harvest LTCG up to Rs 1.25 lakh, book losses. Salary restructuring for next FY.

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Step 6

ITR Filing with Optimisation (Apr-Jul)

File ITR with optimal regime, all deductions claimed, capital gains correctly computed, advance tax credits. Refund maximised. Compliance ensured. Patron files integrating all planning decisions.

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Break-Even: When Does Old Regime Beat New?

  • Rs 8 lakh salary: ~Rs 2.25 lakh deductions needed. Often exceeded with HRA + 80C in Delhi.
  • Rs 10 lakh: ~Rs 2.75 lakh. Usually exceeded in Delhi.
  • Rs 12 lakh: ~Rs 3.25 lakh. Exceeds with HRA + 80C + 80D.
  • Rs 15 lakh: ~Rs 3.75 lakh. Exceeds if rent >Rs 15K + full 80C + 80D.
  • Rs 20 lakh: ~Rs 4.50 lakh. HRA + 80C + 80D + NPS/home loan.
  • Rs 25 lakh+: ~Rs 5 lakh+. Needs HRA + 80C + 80D + home loan Rs 2L.
  • Delhi Advantage: 50% metro HRA formula. Rs 20K/month rent = Rs 1.5-2.4 lakh HRA alone. Patron computes exact break-even.

Common Tax Planning Mistakes in Delhi

ChallengeImpactHow Patron Accounting Solves It
Defaulting to New RegimeNot computing old regime. Delhi HRA alone potentially Rs 1-3 lakh in taxable income reductionPatron models both regimes with actual numbers. Rs 50K-2L saved
March Investment RushInvesting Rs 1.5L in 80C in March loses 11 months of returns. ELSS in April = 11 extra months growthPatron creates April-start 12-month investment calendar
Not Using Employer NPS80CCD(2) available in BOTH regimes (14% Central Govt / 10% others). Often not requestedPatron identifies and advises employer NPS request
Ignoring LTCG HarvestingRs 1.25 lakh equity gains tax-free annually. Not harvesting = gains accumulate and get taxedPatron implements systematic annual harvesting for Delhi investors
No Advance TaxNon-salary income >Rs 10,000 liability needs quarterly advance tax. Interest Rs 5K-20K annuallyPatron computes and pays quarterly for Delhi taxpayers

Tax Planning Fees in Delhi

Fee ComponentAmount
Basic Tax Planning ConsultationFrom INR 1,999
Regime Comparison ModellingFrom INR 999
Comprehensive Salaried PlanningFrom INR 4,999
Business Tax StrategyFrom INR 9,999
Investment Planning CalendarFrom INR 2,999
Year-Round Advisory (Quarterly)From INR 9,999/year
Patron Accounting Professional FeesStarting from INR 1,999 (Exl GST and Govt. Charges)

All fees and charges listed are indicative only and do not constitute a binding offer. Final amounts may vary depending on the volume of work and the complexity involved.

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80C Investment Options for Delhi Taxpayers

StageEstimated Timeline
ELSS (Tax-Saving MF)3 years lock-in. Market-linked 12-15%. Best for young Delhi professionals.
PPF15 years. 7.1% tax-free. Government-backed. Conservative investors.
EPF (VPF Top-Up)Till retirement/5 years. 8.25%. Increase VPF for guaranteed returns.
NPS 80CCD(1B)Additional Rs 50,000 deduction over 80C. Market-linked. Till 60.
SCSS (Senior Citizens)5 years. 8.2%. Government-backed. Delhi senior citizens.
NSC5 years. 7.7%. Government-backed. Conservative fixed return.
Tuition FeesDelhi school fees for up to 2 children. Within Rs 1.5 lakh limit.

Delhi Tip: ELSS SIP started in April earns 11 extra months of growth vs March investment. Rs 12,500/month ELSS SIP from April = Rs 1.5 lakh 80C completed by March with full year of market returns. Patron creates April-start calendars.

Key Benefits

Why Choose Patron for Tax Planning in Delhi

Year-Round Not Year-End

Planning begins April with quarterly reviews. Not a March scramble. 12 months of optimisation and full-year investment returns.

Real Number Modelling

Not a generic calculator. Actual salary, rent, investments, home loan, family situation. Many save Rs 50,000-2,00,000.

Delhi-Specific Expertise

Metro 50% HRA, Central Govt structures, high-rent dynamics, Delhi property capital gains, NCR multi-employer scenarios.

Integrated Execution

Plan → invest → advance tax → file ITR → track refund. No gap between advice and implementation.

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"Senior manager Rs 22 lakh. Previous CA filed under new regime. Patron showed old regime with HRA (Rs 2.4 lakh) + 80C + 80D + NPS saved Rs 1.8 lakh more. Also set up 12-month investment calendar." - Corporate Employee, Delhi

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Patron vs Self-Planning: Tax Planning Comparison

FactorPatron AccountingSelf-Planning
Regime ChoiceBoth modelled with actual numbersDefaults without comparison
HRA50% metro formula, documentation ensuredFrequently miscalculated
Investment Calendar12-month structured plan from AprilMarch rush, missed returns
NPS Employer80CCD(2) identified for both regimesOften not requested
Capital GainsAnnual LTCG harvestingAccumulated gains taxed heavily
PricingFrom INR 1,999Rs 0 but Rs 50K-2L in missed savings

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Legal Framework: Tax Planning Provisions

New Regime (S.115BAC): Default. Standard Rs 75,000. S.87A Rs 60,000. Limited deductions.

Old Regime: All deductions: 80C (Rs 1.5L), 80D, HRA, 24(b) (Rs 2L), NPS, LTA. Standard Rs 50,000.

80CCD(2): Employer NPS. BOTH regimes. 14% Central Govt / 10% others.

Advance Tax: S.211. 15% Jun, 45% Sep, 75% Dec, 100% Mar. Interest S.234B/234C.

Capital Gains: LTCG equity 12.5% (>Rs 1.25L). Property: indexation choice pre-Jul 2024.

Source: incometax.gov.in

FAQs: Tax Planning in Delhi

Common questions about regime choice, deductions, investments, and tax savings for Delhi taxpayers.

Quick Answers

Tax planning kab shuru karein? April mein. March mein nahi. ELSS SIP shuru karo, NPS request karo, HRA documentation arrange karo. 12 months ka benefit milega.

New ya old regime? Delhi mein agar rent zyada hai (50% formula) aur 80C+80D investments karte ho toh old mein zyada bachega. Patron exact calculate karega.

Kitna bach sakta hai? Rs 50,000 se Rs 3,00,000+ har saal. Professional planning se Rs 15L salary par typically Rs 1.2-1.9 lakh.

Every Month Without a Plan = Missed Savings

FY 2025-26 is underway. ELSS SIP not started = lost returns. NPS not requested = missed employer match. HRA not documented = deduction at risk. Advance tax not paid = interest accumulating. Planning from Rs 1,999 saves Rs 50,000-3,00,000+.

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Tax planning for Delhi encompasses regime selection, salary restructuring, HRA optimisation, 80C/80D investment planning, NPS strategy, home loan optimisation, capital gains management, and advance tax scheduling. Delhi's metro classification and high-rent market make professional planning essential and highly rewarding.

Patron Accounting provides year-round tax planning from our Rohini office - April regime modelling, monthly investment calendar, quarterly advance tax, year-end optimisation, and ITR filing. 15+ years, 10,000+ businesses, Pune, Mumbai, Delhi, Gurugram.

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Content Created: 06 April 2026  |  Last Updated: 06 April 2026  |  Next Review: 06 October 2026  |  Reviewed By: CA & CS Team, Patron Accounting LLP

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