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Oct 02, 2026 • 5 min read

Leave Encashment Tax Exemption in India: The ₹25 Lakh Rule Most HR Teams Get Wrong

Section 10(10AA) exempts leave encashment up to ₹25 lakh at exit, but only if you get the four-part formula right — and it survives the new tax regime when HRA doesn't.

#Payroll Compliance #Income Tax #Leave encashment

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Sep 28, 2026 • 5 min read

Old vs New Tax Regime in FY 2026-27: What Actually Saves More

We ran real salary numbers through both regimes using the same tax engine behind Clan's salary TDS calculator. The new regime wins more often than most HR teams assume -- but not always, and...

#Payroll Compliance #Income Tax #Tax Regime

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