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Income Tax Slab for Senior & Super Senior Citizen AY 2024-25

Income Tax Slab for Senior Citizens

The tax slabs for senior citizens for FY 2023–24 (under Old Regime) are as follows:

1. Up to Rs. 3,00,000 – No Tax
2. From 3,00,001 to 5,00,000 – 5%
3. From 5,00,001 to 10,00,000 – 20%
4. Above 10,00,000 – 30%

Benefits for Income Tax Slab for Senior Citizens above 60 years

Some of the benefits that can be availed by senior citizens under the Income Tax Act are mentioned below:

1. Deductions under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act.
2. Benefits under the Reverse Mortgage Scheme.

1. Exemptions are provided in the case of advance tax payment.
2. Higher interest rates are offered by banks.
3. Deductions are higher in the case of certain medical treatments.
4. Higher deductions are provided on medical insurance.
5. Tax deductions under Section 87A.

1. Standard deductions.
2. Income exemption limit is higher.

Income Tax Calculation for Senior Citizens FY 2024-25

The income tax for senior citizens is calculated based on the basic salary, house rent allowance, fixed allowances, and other sources of income. However, the senior citizen receives higher exemption limit compared to individuals who are below 60 years old.

In order to calculate the income tax for a senior citizen, all the income is taken into consideration along with the allowable deductions and the income tax slab for FY 2024-25. Once you have all the details, the tax calculator can be used to determine your taxable income.

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Under this new tax regime, there is no higher tax exemption limit for senior citizens (between the age of 60 and 80) or for super senior citizens (above the age of 80). Given below are the various tables for the Income Tax Slabs for the FY 2024-25 under the new tax regime:

Senior and Super Senior Citizens Income Tax Slabs for FY 2024-25 (New Tax Regime)

Tax applicable for individuals over 60 years and under 80 years

Income Tax Slabs	Tax Rate
Up to Rs.2,50,000	None
Rs.2,50,001 to Rs.5,00,000	5%
Rs.5,00,001 to Rs.7,50,000	10%
Rs.7,50,001 to Rs.10,00,000	15%
Rs.10,00,001 to Rs.12,50,000	20%
Rs.12,50,001 to Rs.15,00,000	25%
Above Rs.15,00,000	30%

1. Income tax exemption limit is up to Rs.2.5 lakh.
2. Surcharge is applicable if total income is more than Rs.50 lakh and up to Rs.1 crore: 10% of income tax.
3. Surcharge is applicable if total income exceeds Rs.1 crore: 15% of income tax.

Income Tax Slab for Senior Citizens (Old Tax Regime)

Income Slab	Income Tax Rate
Up to Rs. 3,00,000	Nil
3,00,001 to 5,00,000	5%
5,00,001 to 10,00,000	20%
Above 10,00,000	30%

Income Tax Slab for Super Senior Citizens (Old Tax Regime)

Income Slab	Income Tax Rate
Up to Rs. 5,00,000	Nil
5,00,001 to 10,00,000	20%
Above 10,00,000	30%

Tax Calculation for Senior Citizens above 60 years

In case senior citizens want to calculate the amount of tax that must be paid, the income that is generated from all sources must be added. As per the slabs under the old income tax slabs the below-mentioned exemptions and deductions are allowed:

Sections	Deductions
Section 80C	Up to Rs.1.5 lakh can be claimed under the below-mentioned investments: National Savings Certificate, Senior Citizen Savings Scheme, Life Insurance Premium, Public Provident Fund, Equity Linked Savings Scheme, 5-year Fixed Deposit.
Section 80CCC	Rs.50,000 can be claimed under Section 80CCD(1B) and an additional deduction can be claimed under Section 80CCD(2)
Section 80D	Up to Rs.50,000 can be claimed.
Section 80DD	Depending on the disability, up to Rs.1.25 lakh can be claimed.
Section 80DDB	Up to Rs.1 lakh can be claimed.
Section 80G	Based on the charity, the amount that can claimed will vary.
Section 80GGC	Any contributions made towards an electoral trust or political party.
Section 80RRB	Up to Rs.3 lakh can be claimed.
Section 80TTB	Up to Rs.50,000 can be claimed.
Section 80U	Depending on the severity of the disability, up to Rs.1.25 lakh can be claimed.

Income Tax Benefits for Senior and Super Senior Citizen

1. Interest Income
   1. Senior citizens (Indian residents) do not have to pay tax in case they are earning an interest of up to Rs.50,000 in a financial year. The benefit is provided under Section 80TTA. Form 15H must be submitted when the ITR is filed.
   2.   Over and above that, there is a deduction of up to Rs.50,000 on the interest from post office deposits and fixed deposits.
   3. Banks will take Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) from the interest income of such sources only if it is more than Rs.50,000 for the financial year.
   4. For total income that is below the tax exemption limit, Form 15H can be submitted to the bank requesting that TDS is not deducted from that financial year. This interest exemption falls under Section 80TTB. 

1. Advance Tax
   1. Senior citizens do not have to pay advance tax during the year as they do not have business income. They only have to pay the Self-Assessment (SA) Tax which is done after calculation of the final tax liability for the financial year.
2. Reverse mortgage
   1. Senior citizens get special benefits under the reverse mortgage scheme. Under this scheme, their property value can be monetised to get Equated Monthly Installments (EMIs) in return which can supplement their income. This monthly amount that is received by senior citizens is exempt from tax on the side of the senior citizen.

Income Tax Filing for Senior Citizens

The senior citizens are required to file the income tax return to claim their tax refund. The following Income Tax Return (ITR) forms are required to be filled by the senior citizens:

ITR I – Individual whose total Income Includes:

1. Salary or pension
2. Income from house or property (excluding incidents where loss is brought forward from previous financial years)
3. Income from the other sources (excluding income from horse racing or winning lottery)

ITR 2 – Individual whose total Income Includes:

1. Salary or pension
2. Income from house or property
3. Capital gains
4. Income from the other sources (includes winning from horse racing and lottery)
5. Incidents where the income of another individual, such as spouse or other member has to be combined with the income of the individual

Senior Citizens Tax Exemptions

A senior citizen is an individual resident who is 60 years old or more but below 80 years as on the last day of the previous year. Senior citizens at source of income include pension, rental income, interest on savings, fixed deposits, senior citizen saving scheme, reverse mortgage, and post office scheme.

1. Health Insurance: Deductions of up to Rs.50,000 per annum can be claimed by senior citizens towards their health insurance premium and/or medical expenses under Section 80D. In the case of dependent seniors, a deduction of up to Rs.1 lakh can be claimed for critical illnesses that have been specified previously. This falls under Section 80DDB.
2. Pension: For pensions there is a standard deduction of Rs.50,000 per year. This is for pensions in the form of annuity payments which are taxable just like the salaried income. It falls under Section 80D.
3. Interest Income from Deposits:  Maximum of up to Rs.50,000 per annum is Deducted under Section 80TTB.

According to a Central Board of Direct Taxes directive, cases of senior citizens cannot be scrutinised unless an assessment is necessary on the basis of credible information.

FAQs on Income Tax for Senior Citizens

• What are the deductions for senior citizens in AY 2024-25?The deduction amount for senior citizen is Rs.1 lakh and Rs. 40,000 for Non-Senior Citizen taxpayers. 
• How much is the income tax limit for senior citizens?Up to Rs. 3,00,000 in a financial would be tax free for Senior Citizens between 60 to 80 years of age.
• What is the oldest age at which seniors must file an income tax return?This is based on the elder citizen’s basic income rather than their age (this includes rent allowances, fixed and other sources of income). The exemption cap for senior citizens, however, is higher, at Rs. 3 lakh and Rs. 5 lakhs, respectively. 
• What is the usual senior tax deduction?The standard deduction for seniors is Rs.50,000, as per the most current revisions to the Income Tax Act. 
• How much may an elderly person earn tax-free?A senior can earn up to 3 lakh rupees tax-free, and super seniors over the age of 80 can make up to 5 lakh rupees tax-free. 
• What is the maximum tax advantage for senior citizen health insurance?Older persons who have selected a valid health insurance plan and are making the appropriate yearly payment may be eligible for a tax credit of up to Rs.55,000 (this includes annual health tests) under Section 80D of the Income Tax Act. 
• What does marginal relief mean?When the amount of the surcharge payable exceeds the increased income that renders the person liable for the surcharge, marginal relief is given. Surcharge payments cannot exceed amounts exceeding Rs.50 lakhs, Rs.1 million, Rs.2 million, or Rs.5 million in income, correspondingly. 

Benefits to Senior and Super Senior Citizen under Income Tax

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Senior Citizens and Super Senior Citizens for AY 2024-2025

Income Tax Returns and Forms applicable for Senior Citizens and Super Senior Citizens for AY 2024-2025. It outlines the eligibility criteria for Senior Citizens and Super Senior Citizens, exemption from filing income tax returns, applicable ITR forms, and relevant forms such as Form 15H, Form 12BB, Form 16, and others.

Senior Citizens and Super Senior Citizens for AY 2024-2025

Returns and Forms Applicable for Senior Citizens and Super Senior Citizens for AY 2024-2025   

An individual resident who is 60 years or above in age but less than 80 years at any time during the previous year is considered as Senior Citizen for Income Tax purposes. A Super Senior Citizen is an individual resident who is 80 years or above, at any time during the previous year.

1. ITR-1 (SAHAJ) – Applicable for Individual
This return is applicable for a Resident (other than Not Ordinarily Resident) Individual having Total Income from any of the following sources up to ₹ 50 lakh.

Salary/ Pension

One House Property

Other sources (Interest, Family Pension, Dividend etc.)

Agricultural Income up to ₹ 5,000

Note: ITR-1 cannot be used by a person who:
(a) is a Director in a company
(b) has held any unlisted equity shares at any time during the previous year 
(c) has any asset (including financial interest in any entity) located outside India 
(d) has signing authority in any account located outside India 
(e) has income from any source outside India
(f) is a person in whose case tax has been deducted u/s 194N
(g) is a person in whose case payment or deduction of tax has been deferred on ESOP.

(h)has total income exceeding Rs. 50 lakhs.

2. ITR-2 – Applicable for Individual and HUF

This return is applicable for Individual and Hindu Undivided Family (HUF).

Not having income under the head Profits or Gains of Business or Profession

Who is not eligible for filing ITR-1

3. ITR-3 – Applicable for Individual and HUF

This return is applicable for Individual and Hindu Undivided Family (HUF).

Having income under the head Profits or Gains of Business or Profession

Who is not eligible for filing ITR-1, 2 or 4

4. ITR-4 (SUGAM)– Applicable for Individual, HUF and Firm (other than LLP)

This return is applicable for an Individual or Hindu Undivided Family (HUF), who is Resident other than not ordinarily resident or a Firm (other than LLP) which is a Resident having Total Income up to ₹ 50 lakh and having Income from Business and Profession which is computed on a presumptive basis and income from any of the following sources:

Salary / Pension

One House Property

Other sources (Interest, Family Pension, Dividend etc.)

Agricultural Income up to ₹ 5,000

Income from Business /  Profession computed on presumptive basis u/s 44AD / 44ADA / 44AE

Note: ITR-4 cannot be used by a person who:

(a) is a Director in a company
(b) has held any unlisted equity shares at any time during the previous year 
(c) has any asset (including financial interest in any entity) located outside India 
(d) has signing authority in any account located outside India 
(e) has income from any source outside India
(f) is a person in whose case payment or deduction of tax has been deferred on ESOP

(g) has total income exceeding Rs. 50 Lakhs

Please note that  ITR-4 (Sugam) is not mandatory. It is a simplified return form to be used by an Assessee, at his option, if he is eligible to declare Profits and Gains from Business and Profession on presumptive basis u/s 44AD, 44ADA or 44AE.

Forms Applicable

1. Form 15H – Declaration to be made by an individual (who is 60 years of age or more) claiming certain receipts without deduction of tax 

Submitted by	Details provided in the form
A Resident Individual, 60 years or more of age to Bank, for not deducting TDS on interest income	Estimated Income for the FY

2. Form 12BB – Particulars of claims by an employee for deduction of tax (u/s 192)

Provided by	Details provided in the form
An Employee to his Employer(s)	Evidence or particulars of HRA, LTC, Deduction of Interest on Borrowed Capital, Tax Saving Claims / Deductions for the purpose of calculating Tax to be Deducted at Source (TDS).

3. Form 16 – Details of Tax Deducted at Source on salary (Certificate u/s 203 of the Income Tax Act, 1961)

Provided by	Details provided in the form
An Employee to his Employer(s)	Salary paid, Deductions / Exemptions and Tax Deducted at Source for the purpose of computing tax payable / refundable.

4. Form 16A – Certificate u/s 203 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 for TDS on Income other than Salary 

Provided by	Details provided in the form
Deductor to Deductee	Form 16A is a Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) Certificate issued quarterly that captures the amount of TDS, Nature of Payments and the TDS Payments deposited with the Income Tax Department.

5. Form 26AS 

Provided by	Details provided in the form
Income Tax Department (It is available on e-Filing Portal:Login > e-File> Income Tax return > View form 26AS)	Tax Deducted /  Collected at Source

 Note: Information regarding (Advance Tax/SAT, Details of refund, SFT Transaction, TDS u/s 194 IA,194 IB,194M, TDS defaults) which were available in 26AS will now be available in AIS mentioned below.  

6. AIS- Annual Information Statement

Provided by	Details provided in the form
Income Tax Department (It can be accessed  after logging on to Income Tax e-Filing portal)Path to access AIS: Go to e-filing portal>login >AIS	Tax Deducted / Collected at SourceSFT InformationPayment of taxesDemand / RefundOther information (Like; Pending/Completed proceedings, GST information, Info received   from foreign govt. etc

 Path to access AIS: Go to e-filing portal>login>Services>AIS

7. Form 10E – Form for furnishing particulars of Income for claiming relief u/s 89(1) when Salary is paid in arrears or advance

Provided by	Details provided in the form
An Employee to the Income Tax Department	Arrears / Advance SalaryGratuityCompensation on TerminationCommutation of Pension

8. Form 67- Statement of Income from a country or specified territory outside India and Foreign Tax Credit

Submitted by	Details provided in the form
Taxpayer	Income from a country or specified territory outside India and Foreign Tax Credit claimed

9. Form 3CB-3CD 

Submitted by	Details provided in the form
Taxpayer who is required to get his accounts audited by an Accountant u/s 44AB.To be furnished one month before the due date for furnishing the return of income under sub-section (1) of section 139.	Report of audit of Accounts and Statement of Particulars required to be furnished u/s 44AB of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

10. Form 3CEB

Submitted by	Details provided in the form
Taxpayer who is required to obtain a report from an Accountant u/s 92E for entering into an International Transaction or Specified Domestic Transaction.To be furnished one month before the due date for furnishing the return of income under sub-section (1) of section 139.	Audit report u/s 92E of the Income Tax Act, 1961, relating to International Transaction(s) and Specified Domestic Transaction(s).

Tax Slabs for AY 2024-25

The Finance Act 2023 has amended the provisions of Section 115BAC w.e.f AY 2024-25 to make new tax regime the default tax regime for the assessee being an Individual, HUF, AOP (not being co-operative societies), BOI or Artificial Juridical Person. However, the eligible taxpayers have the option to opt out of new tax regime and choose to be taxed under old tax regime.  The old tax regime refers to the system of income tax calculation and slabs that existed before the introduction of the new tax regime. In the old tax regime, you taxpayers have the option to claim various tax deductions and exemptions.

In case of “non-business cases”, option to choose the regime can be exercised every year directly in the ITR to be filed on or before the due date specified under section 139(1).

In case of eligible taxpayers having income from business and profession and wants to opt out of new tax regime, the assessee would be required to furnish Form-10-IEA on or before the due date u/s 139(1) for furnishing the return of income. Also, for the purpose of withdrawal of such option i.e. opting out of old tax regime shall also be done by way of furnishing Form No.10-IEA.

However, in case of eligible taxpayers having income from business and profession option to switch to old tax regime and withdraw the option in any subsequent AY  is available only once in lifetime.

AGE GROUP 60+

Tax rates for Senior Citizen i.e. Resident Individual, 60 years or more but less than 80 years of age at anytime during the previous year:

Old Tax RegimeNew Tax Regime u/s 115BACIncome Tax SlabIncome Tax RateIncome Tax SlabIncome Tax Rate
Up to ₹ 3,00,000	Nil	Up to ₹ 3,00,000	Nil
₹ 3,00,001 – ₹ 5,00,000	5% above ₹ 3,00,000	₹ 3,00,001 – ₹ 6,00,000	5% above ₹ 3,00,000
₹ 5,00,001 – ₹ 10,00,000	₹ 10,000 + 20% above ₹ 5,00,000	₹ 6,00,001 – ₹ 9,00,000	₹ 15,000 + 10% above ₹ 6,00,000
Above ₹ 10,00,000	₹ 1,10,000 + 30% above ₹ 10,00,000	₹ 9,00,001 – ₹ 12,00,000	₹ 45,000 + 15% above ₹ 9,00,000
		₹ 12,00,001 – ₹ 15,00,000	₹ 90,000 + 20% above ₹ 12,00,000
		Above ₹ 15,00,000	₹ 1,50,000 + 30% above ₹ 15,00,000

AGE GROUP 80+

Tax rates for Super Senior Citizen i.e. Resident Individual 80 years or more in age at anytime during the previous year:

Old Tax Regime		New Tax Regime u/s 115BAC
Income Tax Slab	Income Tax Rate	Income Tax Slab	Income Tax Rate
Up to ₹ 5,00,000	Nil	Up to ₹ 3,00,000	Nil
₹ 5,00,001 – ₹ 10,00,000	20% above ₹ 5,00,000	₹ 3,00,001 – ₹ 6,00,000	5% above ₹ 3,00,000
Above ₹ 10,00,000	₹ 1,00,000 + 30% above ₹ 10,00,000	₹ 6,00,001 – ₹ 9,00,000₹	₹ 15,000 + 10% above ₹ 6,00,000
		₹ 9,00,001 – ₹ 12,00,000	₹ 45,000 + 15% above ₹ 9,00,000
		₹ 12,00,001 – ₹ 15,00,000	₹ 90,000 + 20% above ₹ 12,00,000
		Above ₹ 15,00,000	₹ 1,50,000 + 30% above ₹ 15,00,000

Note: 

1. The rates of Surcharge under the tax regimes are as under:

Total Income	Old Tax Regime	New Tax Regime
	Rate of Surcharge Applicable
Up to Rs. 50 Lakh	Nil	Nil
Above Rs. 50 Lakh and up to Rs. 1 Crore	10%	10%
Above Rs. 1 Crore and up to Rs. 2 Crore	15%	15%
Above Rs. 2 Crore and up to Rs. 5 Crore	25%	25%
Above Rs. 5 Crore	37%	25%

Note: The enhanced surcharge of 25% & 37%, as the case may be, is not levied, from income chargeable to tax under sections 111A, 112, 112A and Dividend Income. Hence, the maximum rate of surcharge on tax payable on such incomes shall be 15%, except when the income is taxable under section 115A, 115AB, 115AC, 115ACA and 115E.

2. Rebate u/s 87A: Resident Individuals are also eligible for a Rebate of up to 100% of income tax subject to a maximum limit depending on tax regimes as under:

Total Income	Old Tax Regime	New Tax Regime
	Rebate under Section 87A Applicable
Up to Rs. 5 Lakh	Tax rebate up to Rs.12,500 is applicable for resident individuals  if the total income does not exceed Rs 5,00,000 (not applicable for NRIs	Tax rebate up to Rs.25,000 is applicable for resident individuals  if the total income does not exceed Rs 7,00,000 (not applicable for NRIs
From 5 Lakhs to 7 Lakhs	NIL

3. The rate of Health & Education cess remains same in both the regimes.

Surcharge, Marginal Relief and Health & Education cess    

What is Surcharge?

Surcharge is an additional charge levied for persons earning Income above the specified limits, it is charged on the amount of income tax calculated as per applicable rates. For rates of surcharge, refer table above.

What is Marginal Relief?

Marginal relief is a relief from Surcharge, provided in cases where the Surcharge payable exceeds the additional Income that makes the person liable for Surcharge. The amount payable as Surcharge shall not exceed the amount of Income earned exceeding ₹ 50 lakhs, ₹ 1 crore, ₹ 2 crore or  ₹ 5 crore respectively as under:

Net Income Range		Marginal Relief
Exceeds (Rs.)	Does not exceed (Rs.)
50 Lakh	1 Crore	Amount payable as income tax and surcharge shall not exceed the total amount payable as income tax on total income of Rs 50 Lakh by more than the amount of income that exceeds Rs 50 Lakhs
1 Crore	2 Crore	Amount payable as income tax and surcharge shall not exceed the total amount payable as income-tax on total income of Rs. 1 crore by more than the amount of income that exceeds Rs. 1 crore
2 Crore	5 Crore	Amount payable as income tax and surcharge shall not exceed the total amount payable as income-tax on total income of Rs. 2 crore by more than the amount of income that exceeds Rs. 2 crore
5 Crore		Amount payable as income tax and surcharge shall not exceed the total amount payable as income-tax on total income of Rs. 5 crore by more than the amount of income that exceeds Rs. 5 crore.

What is Health and Education cess?

Health & Education cess @ 4% shall also be paid on the amount of income tax plus Surcharge (if any)

Investments / Payments / Incomes on which I can get tax benefit

Section 24(b) – Deduction from Income from house property on interest paid on housing loan and housing improvement loan. In case of self-occupied property, the upper limit for deduction of interest paid on housing loan is ₹ 2 lakh. However, this deduction is not available for person opting for New tax Regime.

Interest on loan u/s 24(b) allowable is tabulated below:

Nature of Property	When Loan was taken	Purpose of Loan	Allowable (Maximum Limit)
Self-occupied	On or after 01/04/1999	Construction or purchase of house property	₹ 2,00,000
	On or after 01/04/1999	For Repairs of house property	₹ 30,000
	Before 01/04/1999	Construction or purchase of House property	₹ 30,000
	Before 01/04/1999	For Repairs of house property	₹ 30,000
Let-out	Any Time	Construction or purchase of House property	Actual value without any limit

Tax deductions specified under Chapter VI-A of the Income Tax Act

These Deductions will not be available to a taxpayer opting for the New Tax Regime u/s 115 BAC, except for deduction u/s 80CCD(2) which will be allowable under New Tax Regime as well.

80C, 80CCC, 80CCD (1)

Deduction towards payments made to 

80C

• Life Insurance Premium
• Provident Fund
• Subscription to certain equity shares
• Tuition Fees
• National Savings Certificate
• Housing Loan Principal
• Other various items

80CCC	Annuity plan of LIC or other insurer towards Pension Scheme
80CCD (1)	Pension Scheme of Central Government

Combined deduction limit of ₹ 1,50,000

80CCD (1B)

Deduction towards payments made to Pension Scheme of Central Government, excluding deduction claimed under 80CCD (1).

Deduction Limit of ₹ 50,000

80CCD (2)

Deduction towards contribution made by an employer to the Pension Scheme of Central Government

If Employer is a PSU, State Government or others – Deduction limit of 10% of salary

If Employer is Central Government – Deduction limit of 14% of salary

80D

Deduction towards payments made to Health Insurance Premium & Preventive Health check up

For Self /  Spouse or Dependent Children –

₹ 50,000 if any person is a Senior Citizen 

₹ 5,000 for preventive health check up, included in above limit

Deduction towards medical expenditure incurred on a Senior Citizen, if no premium is paid on health insurance coverage

For Self /  Spouse or Dependent Children – Deduction limit is ₹ 50,000

For Parents – Deduction limit is ₹ 50,000

80DD

Deduction towards payments made towards Maintenance or Medical Treatment of a Disabled dependent or paid / deposited any amount under relevant approved scheme.

Flat deduction of ₹ 75,000 available for a person with Disability, irrespective of expense incurredThe deduction is ₹ 1,25,000 if the person has Severe Disability (80% or more)

Note: If Taxpayer is claiming deduction u/s 80DD then its recommended to file form 10-IA also before filing of return. Form 10IA can be filed later also however it is recommended to file form 10-IA along with return of income to avoid any inconvenience later.

80DDB

Deduction towards payments made towards Medical Treatment of Self or dependant for specified disease.

Deduction limit of ₹ 40,000 (₹ 1,00,000 if Senior Ctizen)

80E

Deduction towards interest payments made on loan for higher education of Self or relative.

Total amount paid towards interest on loan taken

80EE

Deduction towards interest payments made on loan taken for acquisition of residential house property where the loan is sanctioned between 1st April 2016 to 31st March 2017.

Deduction limit of ₹ 50,000 on the interest paid on loan taken

80EEA

Deduction towards interest payments made on loan taken for acquisition of residential house property for the first time where the loan is sanctioned between 1st April 2019 to 31st March 2022 and deduction should not have been claimed u/s 80EE.

Deduction limit of ₹ 1,50,000 on the interest paid on loan taken

80EEB

Deduction towards interest payments made on loan for purchase of electric vehicle where the loan is sanctioned between 1st April 2019 to 31st March 2023.

Deduction limit of ₹ 1,50,000 on the interest paid on loan taken

80G

Deduction towards Donations made to certain Funds, Charitable Institutions, etc.

Donation are eligible for deduction under the below categories:

Without any limit	100% deduction50% deduction
Subject to qualifying limit	100% deduction50% deduction

80GG

Deduction towards rent paid for house & applicable only for whom HRA is not part of Salary.

Least of the following shall be allowed as deduction:

Rent paid reduced by 10% of Total Income before this deduction

₹ 5,000 per month

25% of Total Income before this deduction

Note: Form 10BA to be filed for claiming this deduction

80GGA

Deduction towards Donations made for Scientific Research or Rural Development

Donation are eligible for deduction under the below categories:

Research Association or University, College or other Institution forScientific ResearchSocial Science or Statistical Research

Association or Institution for Rural DevelopmentConservation of Natural Resources or for Afforestation

PSU or Local Authority or an Association or Institution approved by the National Committee for carrying out any eligible project

Funds notified by Central Government forAfforestationRural Development

National Urban Poverty Eradication Fund as setup and notified by Central Government

Note: No deduction shall be allowed under this Section in respect of donation made in cash exceeding ₹ 2000/- or if Gross Total Income includes Income from Profit / Gains from Business / Profession

80GGC

Deduction towards Donations made to Political Party or Electoral Trust

Deduction of total amount paid through any mode other than cash

80TTB

Deduction on interest received on deposits by Resident Senior Citizens

Deduction limit of ₹ 50,000

80U

Deductions for an individual taxpayer with Disability

Flat ₹ 75,000 deduction for a person with Disability, irrespective of expense incurred Flat ₹ 1,25,000 deduction for a person with Severe Disability (80% or more), irrespective of expense incurred

Note: If Taxpayer is claiming deduction u/s 80U then its recommended to file form 10-IA also before filing of return. Form 10IA can be filed later also however it is recommended to file form 10-IA along with return of income to avoid any inconvenience later.

In addition to tax benefits applicable regardless of age of taxpayer, there are certain enhanced / additional benefits for Senior / Super Senior Citizen. The additional benefits are listed below:

Paper filing of Income Tax Return

Super Senior Citizens (aged 80 years or more) have the option to submit their ITR using Form 1 or 4 in offline / paper mode. The e-Filing option also remains available to them.

Relief from payment of Advance Tax

As per Section 208, every person whose estimated tax liability for the year is ₹ 10,000 or more, shall pay his tax in advance, in the form of Advance Tax.  But, Section 207 gives relief from payment of Advance Tax to a Resident Senior Citizen. Thus, a Resident Senior Citizen, not having any Income from Business or Profession, is not liable to pay Advance Tax.

Income tax deduction on interest on bank deposits

Section 80TTB of the Income Tax Act allows tax benefits on interest earned from deposits with banks, post office or co-operative banks. The deduction is allowed for a maximum interest income of up to ₹ 50,000 earned by the Senior Citizen. Both the interest earned on saving deposits and fixed deposits are eligible for deduction under this provision.

Also, u/s 194A of the Income Tax Act, no Tax is Deducted at Source (TDS) on interest payment of up to ₹ 50,000 by the bank, post office or co-operative bank to a Senior Citizen. This limit is to be computed for every bank individually.

Tax benefits with respect to medical insurance and expenditure

According to Section 80D of the Income Tax Act, Senior Citizens may avail a higher deduction of up to ₹ 50,000 for payment of premium towards medical insurance policy. The limit is ₹ 25,000 in case of Non-Senior Citizens.

Further Section 80DDB of the Income Tax Act allows tax deduction on expenses incurred by an individual on himself or a dependent towards the treatment of specific diseases as stated in the act. The maximum deduction amount in case of a senior citizen is ₹ 1 lakh (₹ 40,000 for Non-Senior Citizen taxpayers).