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Practical context, not generic advice
Use the same income in both comparisons
Start with the same salary and employer benefits. Then add only deductions and exemptions you can genuinely claim and document under the old regime. The new regime has a different treatment, so copying an old-regime result is misleading.
A payroll declaration can affect TDS, but your final tax position depends on the return and applicable law. Keep evidence for claims and check deadlines with your employer.
Avoid default advice
No article can determine your personal tax regime without your complete facts. Use a transparent calculation and confirm edge cases with a qualified professional.