HUF Tax Calculator

Compare old vs new regime for HUF - FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27)

HUF Income & Deductions

HUF does not get Section 87A rebate. Unlike individuals who pay zero tax up to Rs 12L (new regime), HUF pays tax from the first slab. No standard deduction either - HUF cannot earn salary income.
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Income from property, business, investments, capital gains

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PPF, ELSS, LIC, NSC, tax-saving FD (Max Rs 1,50,000) - old regime only

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Medical insurance for HUF members (Max Rs 1,00,000) - old regime only

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Interest on home loan for HUF property (Max Rs 2,00,000) - old regime only

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Donations (80G), education loan interest (80E), etc. - old regime only

HUF Tax Comparison

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Old Regime Calculation

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This calculator is for estimation purposes only. Consult a tax professional for advice.

How HUF Taxation Works

A Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) is taxed as a separate entity under the Income Tax Act with its own PAN, bank account, and basic exemption limit. The tax slabs are the same as for individuals under both old and new regimes.

The single biggest difference: HUF does NOT get Section 87A rebate. Under the new regime, an individual with taxable income up to Rs 12 lakh pays zero tax due to the rebate. A HUF with the same income pays approximately Rs 62,400. This is because Section 87A explicitly applies only to "resident individuals."

HUF also cannot earn salary income, so there is no standard deduction. HUF income typically comes from house property (rent), business or profession, capital gains, and other sources like interest and dividends.

HUF Tax Slabs for FY 2025-26

New Tax Regime (Default)

Income SlabTax Rate
Up to Rs 4,00,000Nil
Rs 4,00,001 - Rs 8,00,0005%
Rs 8,00,001 - Rs 12,00,00010%
Rs 12,00,001 - Rs 16,00,00015%
Rs 16,00,001 - Rs 20,00,00020%
Rs 20,00,001 - Rs 24,00,00025%
Above Rs 24,00,00030%

No standard deduction. No Section 87A rebate. No deductions except 80CCD(2) employer NPS.

Old Tax Regime

Income SlabTax Rate
Up to Rs 2,50,000Nil
Rs 2,50,001 - Rs 5,00,0005%
Rs 5,00,001 - Rs 10,00,00020%
Above Rs 10,00,00030%

No standard deduction. No Section 87A rebate. Deductions under 80C, 80D, 24b, 80G available.

Example Calculation

HUF with Rs 12 lakh annual income, Rs 1.5 lakh in 80C, Rs 25,000 in 80D:

Old Regime:
Taxable = Rs 12,00,000 - Rs 1,50,000 (80C) - Rs 25,000 (80D) = Rs 10,25,000
Tax = Rs 0 (up to 2.5L) + Rs 12,500 (2.5-5L @ 5%) + Rs 1,00,000 (5-10L @ 20%) + Rs 7,500 (10-10.25L @ 30%) = Rs 1,20,000
Cess = Rs 4,800 (4%)
Total = Rs 1,24,800
New Regime:
Taxable = Rs 12,00,000 (no deductions)
Tax = Rs 0 (up to 4L) + Rs 20,000 (4-8L @ 5%) + Rs 40,000 (8-12L @ 10%) = Rs 60,000
Cess = Rs 2,400 (4%)
Total = Rs 62,400

New regime saves Rs 62,400. Note: an individual with Rs 12L income would pay Rs 0 under new regime due to Section 87A rebate. HUF pays Rs 62,400 because it does not qualify for the rebate.

HUF vs Individual Tax - Key Differences

  • No Section 87A rebate: Individuals pay zero tax up to Rs 12L (new) or Rs 5L (old). HUF pays tax from the first slab.
  • No standard deduction: HUF cannot earn salary, so the Rs 75,000 (new) or Rs 50,000 (old) deduction does not apply.
  • No age-based slab benefit: Senior citizen slabs (Rs 3L/Rs 5L exemption) do not apply to HUF.
  • Same deductions under old regime: 80C (Rs 1.5L), 80D, 24b, 80G - all available to HUF.
  • Separate entity for splitting income: HUF provides a second basic exemption limit, useful for family tax planning.

Deductions Available to HUF

SectionDeductionMax Limit
80CPPF, ELSS, LIC, NSC, SCSS, Tax-saving FDRs 1,50,000
80DHealth insurance premiumRs 25,000 - Rs 1,00,000
24bHome loan interest (self-occupied property)Rs 2,00,000
80GDonations to eligible funds/institutions50% or 100% of donation
80TTASavings account interestRs 10,000

These deductions apply only under the old tax regime. Under the new regime, HUF gets no deductions.

Related reading

Complete HUF Tax Guide - How HUF Saves Tax HUF Tax Rules - Deductions, Clubbing & Partition How to Open a HUF Account - Step by Step

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HUF eligible for Section 87A rebate?
No. Section 87A rebate is available only to resident individuals. HUF is a separate category of taxpayer and does not qualify. This means a HUF with Rs 12 lakh income pays approximately Rs 62,400 tax under the new regime, while an individual with the same income pays Rs 0 due to the rebate.
Can HUF opt for the new tax regime?
Yes. From FY 2023-24 onwards, the new regime under Section 115BAC is the default for HUF. The HUF can opt out and choose the old regime if deductions under 80C, 80D, etc. make it more beneficial.
What income can a HUF earn?
HUF can earn income from house property (rent from HUF-owned property), business or profession (if run in HUF name), capital gains (sale of HUF assets), and other sources (interest, dividends on HUF investments). HUF cannot earn salary income.
How much tax does a HUF save compared to filing as individual?
A HUF provides a separate basic exemption (Rs 2.5L old regime, Rs 4L new regime). If a family earns Rs 24 lakh and splits Rs 12 lakh each between individual and HUF, the combined tax is significantly lower than paying tax on Rs 24 lakh as an individual alone.
What are the HUF tax slabs for FY 2025-26?
Under the new regime: nil up to Rs 4L, 5% (4-8L), 10% (8-12L), 15% (12-16L), 20% (16-20L), 25% (20-24L), 30% (above 24L). Under the old regime: nil up to Rs 2.5L, 5% (2.5-5L), 20% (5-10L), 30% (above 10L). Plus 4% cess on both. No Section 87A rebate for HUF.

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