Key Income Tax Rules Every Senior Citizen Should Know

Speedy Summary

• Tax Regime Options: Senior adn super senior citizens can choose between the old tax regime (higher exemption limits, various allowable deductions) or the new tax regime (uniform concessional rates, fewer deductions).
• Income Tax Slabs – old Regime:

– Senior Citizens (60-79 years): up to ₹3 lakh exempt; ₹3-5 lakh taxed at 5%; ₹5-10 lakh at 20%; Above ₹10 lakh at 30%.- Super Senior Citizens (80+ years): Up to ₹5 lakh exempt; ₹5-10 lakh taxed at 20%; Above ₹10 lakh taxed at 30%.

• Income Tax Slabs – New Regime: Uniform slabs for individuals regardless of age starting from AY 2024-25: Nil up to varying limits increasing yearly; progressive rates go up to a maximum of 30%. Deductions and exemptions are restricted.
• Exemptions available include non-payment of advance tax for seniors without business/professional income and filing ITR manually for super senior citizens wiht income above ₹5 lakhs. Resident senior citizens with only pension/interest may also be exempt under certain conditions.
• Notable Deduction Benefits: Standard deduction on pension increased under the new regime (₹75,000 by AY 2026-27); Health insurance premiums deductible up to ₹50,000; Medical expenses covered for self or dependent individuals under specific sections like Sec. 80DDB & Sec. 80DD cater more favorably towards seniors/super seniors. Interest incomes deductible u/s 80TTB capped at Rs 50k annually compared individually less applicable limit norms or else!

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