Review Process

How the calculator and content are reviewed before changes go live

Editorial and Calculation Review

Salary calculator maintainers and research workflow

Note: This site does not provide personalized tax advice or claim representation by a named chartered accountant. It explains the assumptions used in the calculator and the checks applied before updates are published.

Tax slabs, deductions, and rebates are checked against the current financial-year rules
Salary assumptions are reviewed to match common Indian payroll structures
PF, gratuity, ESI, and professional-tax logic is validated in the calculation engine
Major changes are documented with a visible review date on key pages
Users can report unclear assumptions or suspected errors through the contact page

What We Review

💰Salary Structures

  • • CTC component breakdowns
  • • Basic, HRA, PF, and gratuity defaults
  • • How structures affect take-home pay

📊Tax Logic

  • • Income tax calculations (FY 2026-27)
  • • Old vs new regime comparisons
  • • Standard deduction and HRA treatment

🏦Statutory Deductions

  • • EPF contribution calculations
  • • Gratuity treatment inside CTC
  • • ESI and PT assumptions

📝Content Quality

  • • Clear disclosure of assumptions
  • • Internal links to methods and legal pages
  • • Correction workflow for reported issues

Publication Standards

Before a calculator update or major content revision is published, we aim to confirm:

  • Core calculations match the selected financial-year assumptions
  • Methodology is explained in plain English on the page
  • Important limitations are disclosed near the result
  • Users are directed to official records or a CA for final decisions

Review Checklist

Source Check

Compare formulas and thresholds against current rules and published guidance

Logic Check

Validate that engine inputs and page assumptions produce sensible outputs

Disclosure Check

Make sure pages show review dates, limitations, and links to contact or methodology pages

Questions About an Estimate?

Use the calculator for a quick estimate, then contact us if you spot a bug or unclear assumption