Advance tax calculator for traders
F&O and intraday profits are business income with no TDS, so the four advance-tax installments are on you. Enter your income or liability and see exactly what is due on 15 June, 15 September, 15 December and 15 March, plus a rough 234B/234C interest estimate if you are running behind.
Estimate for your reference, not tax advice. Slabs, rebate and interest rules can change; verify the current figures and your own position with a qualified CA.
The four installments
Advance tax is cumulative: 15% by 15 June, 45% by 15 September, 75% by 15 December and 100% by 15 March. You estimate your full-year tax, pay the running percentage by each date, and revise as your real profit firms up. Full detail and the penalty math are in the advance tax for traders guide.
Get the number right first
Your advance tax is only as good as your liability estimate, and that starts with correct turnover and net profit. Use the F&O turnover calculator and check the audit position. With Aktai Tax the estimate updates from your live trades and you get WhatsApp reminders a week before each installment.
FAQ
What are the advance tax due dates for FY 2025-26?
There are four installments. By 15 June you should have paid 15% of your estimated tax, by 15 September 45% cumulative, by 15 December 75% cumulative, and by 15 March 100%. Traders who use the 44AD presumptive scheme pay the full amount in a single installment by 15 March.
Do traders have to pay advance tax?
Yes, if your total tax liability for the year after TDS is โน10,000 or more, advance tax applies. F&O and intraday profits are business income with no TDS, so the responsibility to estimate and pay sits entirely with you. Missing installments triggers interest under Sections 234B and 234C at 1% per month.
How is 234B and 234C interest calculated?
Section 234C charges 1% per month for shortfalls against each installment deadline (three months for the first three installments, one month for the last). Section 234B charges 1% per month from 1 April of the assessment year if less than 90% of your assessed tax was paid by year end. This calculator shows a simplified estimate; the exact figure depends on payment dates and assessed tax.
My F&O profit is uncertain. How do I estimate advance tax?
Estimate from your year-to-date position and revise at each installment. Advance tax is paid on a best-estimate basis, and you true up the figure each quarter as your real profit becomes clearer. The Aktai Tax monitor keeps a running liability estimate from your imported trades so each installment is based on live numbers rather than a guess.