Calculate Your Income Tax
Estimate your Nepal income tax liability against the latest Inland Revenue Department slabs — with deductions, CIT optimization, and a year-on-year budget comparison.
Income Details
Figures use the selected fiscal year's tax slabs. Fill in your details and calculate.
Tax Insights
Calculate your tax to see a recommendation tailored to your income bracket and circumstances.
Tax-Saving Opportunities
Enrolling in the SSF waives the 1% social security tax applied to the first slab of your income.
Deduct your annual life insurance premium, up to NPR 40,000. Couples who are both employed may combine their premiums up to the limit. The policy must be from a resident Nepali insurer.
Deduct your annual health insurance premium, up to NPR 20,000, for a policy from a resident Nepali insurer.
Resident individuals can claim a credit against tax of the lowest of NPR 1,500, 15% of actual medical expenses, or your tax liability.
An additional 25% deduction applies to the first slab for pension income.
Planning Strategies
Claim up to NPR 50,000 where employment is performed in designated remote areas.
For FY 2082-83, couples get a 0% slab of NPR 600,000 — NPR 100,000 higher than the individual filer.
Contributions to recognized retirement funds (such as CIT) receive favorable tax treatment under the Act.
Where lawful, distribute earnings across family members to lower the marginal rate borne by any one person.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the income tax slabs for FY 2083-84?
For FY 2083-84, the first NPR 10,00,000 is taxed at 1% (social security tax only), then 10%, 20%, 27%, and 29% on the highest band. The exemption ceiling was raised to NPR 10 lakh and the top rate cut to 29%.
| Annual taxable income (NPR) | Tax rate |
|---|---|
| Up to 10,00,000 | 1% |
| 10,00,001 – 15,00,000 | 10% |
| 15,00,001 – 25,00,000 | 20% |
| 25,00,001 – 40,00,000 | 27% |
| Above 40,00,000 | 29% |
What are the income tax slabs for FY 2082-83?
For individuals, the first NPR 5,00,000 is taxed at 1% (social security tax only), the next NPR 2,00,000 at 10%, the next NPR 3,00,000 at 20%, the next NPR 10,00,000 at 30%, the next NPR 20,00,000 at 36%, and anything above at 39%. Couples filing jointly get a first slab of NPR 6,00,000.
How can I reduce my tax liability in Nepal?
Enrol in the Social Security Fund to waive the 1% social security tax; deduct life insurance premiums (up to NPR 40,000) and health insurance premiums (up to NPR 20,000); claim the medical tax credit; contribute to the Citizen Investment Trust or other approved retirement funds; and, for FY 2082-83, file jointly as a couple where it helps.
What is the Social Security Fund (SSF)?
The SSF is a government-run social security scheme. Employees contribute 11% of basic salary and employers 20%. Participating waives the 1% social security tax on the first slab and provides medical, accident, disability, and retirement benefits.
Is the tax different for individuals and couples?
For FY 2082-83, couples filing jointly get a higher first slab (NPR 6,00,000 vs 5,00,000) and slightly different upper bands. For FY 2083-84, the published structure does not distinguish couples, so this calculator applies the same slabs to both.