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Question by HMP on Oct 15, 2024Hindi

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Any Standard deduction available for Senior Citizen of 60+ under new or old IT system.

Ans: 01. There is no Standard Deduction, specifically for Senior Citizens.
02. In case of Salary Income it is Rs.75,000.00, under new regime & Rs.50,000.00 under old regime. Please note that it is for all assesses (may be Senior Citizen or otherwise below 60 years of age).
Most welcome for any other clarification. Thanks.

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