A small reference library built from official sources opened for this release. Each page states what was verified, when it was checked, and where individual or state-specific facts may change the result.
Official rule summaries
- EPF Statutory Wage Ceiling: 2026 — EPFO's official FAQ records a ₹25,000 monthly wage ceiling from 17 September 2026, revised from ₹15,000; individual payroll application depends on the facts.
- Gratuity Wage Rules for Fixed-Term Workers — Official Ministry of Labour FAQs explain the gratuity wage definition, fixed-term eligibility, effective date, and why CTC alone is not enough.
- Leave Carry-Forward and Encashment Rules — The Ministry's March 2026 answers on worker leave carry-forward and encashment, with state-law limits noted.
- New Tax Regime Slabs and Rebate — A dated guide to AY 2026–27 new-regime slabs and rebate, with official sources and a clear boundary against later years.
- Old Tax Regime Slabs and Rebate — Assessment Year 2026–27 old-regime rate bands and rebate boundaries, scoped to the official individual schedule.
- Standard Deduction and Health Cess — How the salary standard deduction and health and education cess fit into the AY 2026–27 tax calculation.
- Professional Tax: State Payroll Checks — Official professional-tax portals for major states, plus a practical method to verify the schedule that applies to your payroll.
- HRA and Rent Exemption Basics — The official HRA exemption comparison, salary-base cautions, documentation, and the limits of a simple rent estimate.
- CTC Components Explained — Separate fixed cash, variable pay, employer costs, reimbursements, and benefits before comparing an Indian job offer.
- Salary, Allowances, and Taxable Benefits — A practical guide to classifying salary, reimbursements, perquisites, and employer benefits using official tax sources.