Editorial Policy

We adhere to a strict CTC Calculator editorial policy to deliver highly accurate, objective, and clear educational content surrounding Indian payroll, tax structures, and employer-employee regulations.

1. Statutory Calculations & Formula Accuracy

All calculators, tables, and guides on CTC Calculator are built directly from official sources: the Income Tax Department of India, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), and the Ministry of Labour and Employment. We enforce a zero-approximation policy: standard deductions (₹75,000), Section 87A rebate rules (up to ₹12 Lakhs gross taxable income breakeven), marginal relief logic, and professional tax rates are implemented precisely matching the respective regional laws.

2. Professional Review and Vetting

To ensure our users receive accurate structural payroll advice, all calculators and structural content undergo rigorous audits. Calculator logic and educational write-ups are reviewed by independent financial experts and verified by **Chartered Accountants (CA)** before being published. Every guide carries a verification stamp indicating active review status by a qualified CA.

3. Timeliness and Slab Maintenance

Tax slabs and statutory limits are subject to change during the annual Union Budget of India. We track financial developments continuously and update our calculator repositories immediately following budget changes. All calculations on our active calculators default to **Budget FY 2026-27** regulations.

4. Corrections and Auditing

We invite user feedback and regularly audit our scripts. If a statutory threshold changes or an edge-case calculation shows discrepancies, we prioritize corrections and publish updates immediately. Our automated test suite `verify_math.ps1` runs daily to check mathematical integrity.