Changes in Income Tax Deduction in ITR Form



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The Income Tax Department has introduced new requirements for claiming deductions in the ITR form for FY 2024-25 to ensure greater clarity and prevent fraudulent claims. While the new tax regime is the default, taxpayers can still opt for the old regime. This article outlines the specific details needed for various deductions, including House Rent Allowance, interest on home loans, and sections 80C through 80U, such as policy numbers, loan details, and disability information.

Income Tax return filing for FY 2024-25 has started. We all know that the new regime is the default regime for FY 2024-25. If any assessee wants to file the ITR in the old regime then he can file the same with the old regime.

In the old regime, assessee can claim deductions under the House Rent Allowance, interest on home loan in case of self-occupied and deductions under section 80C to 80U.

From FY 2024-25, the Income Tax Department wants to know the additional details in respect of all deductions claimed by the assessee for more clarity and curbing false deductions.

In this article, we will know the details required by the department with respect to each deduction.

New ITR Deductions: What You Need to Know for FY 2024-25

1. HRA: House Rent Allowance under section 10

Details to be reported for claiming a deduction.

  • Place of work
  • Basic Salary
  • Actual HRA received
  • Rent Paid

2. Interest on Borrowed Capital u/s 24(b)

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In the above annexure, the following details are required to claim the deduction:

  • Loan taken from: Select dropdown Bank/Other than Bank
  • Name of Bank/Institution/Person from which the loan is taken
  • Loan Account Number of Bank/Institution
  • Date of Sanction of Loan
  • Total Amount of Loan
  • Loan Outstanding as on 31st March
  • Interest on Borrowed Capital U/s 24(b)
 

3. Deduction U/s 80C

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In the above annexure, following detailes are requied to claim the deduction:

  • Amount eligible for deduction u/s 80C
  • Policy Number or Document Identification Number

4. Details for Deduction U/s 80CCC, 80CCD(1), 80CCD(1B)

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For claiming deduction under the following sections, the PRAN number is to be provided:

  • 80CCC: Contribution to certain pension funds
  • 80CCD (1): Contribution of employee / Self-employed
  • 80CCD(1B): Investment in National Pension Scheme
  • 80CCD (2): Contribution of employer

5. Details for Deduction U/s 80D

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To claim deduction U/s 80D, the following information is required:

  • Name of Insurance Company
  • Policy Number
  • Amount Paid

6. Details for Deduction U/s 80DD

To claim deduction U/s 80D, the following information is required:

  • Nature of Disability (dependent) - select "Disability" / "Severe Disability"
  • Type of disability
  • Type of Dependent (self / spouse / children / parents)
  • PAN & Aadhaar of Dependent
  • Date & Ack. No. of Form 10-IA
  • Ack. No. as per Rule 11A(2)(c) (if applicable)
  • UDID No. (if available)
  • Amount Claimed (u/s 80DD)
 

7. Details for Deduction U/s 80DDB

  • Specified Disease (e.g., Cancer, Parkinson's, Thalassemia, HIV/AIDS, Chronic Renal Failure) - will be required to be select from the dropdown
  • Amount Incurred

8. Details for Deduction U/s 80E : Interest on loan taken for higher education 

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  • Loan Taken From ("Bank" / "Other than Bank")
  • Name of Bank/Institution Name from which loan is taken
  • Loan account number of bank
  • Date of Sanction of loan
  • Total Loan Amount
  • Outstanding Balance (as on 31 Mar 2025)
  • Interest Claimed (u/s 80E)

9. Deduction U/s 80EE : Interest on loan taken for Residential House Property

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In this annexure, the user is required to fill in the following details:

  • Loan taken from
  • Name of bank/Institution from which the loan is taken
  • Loan account number of bank
  • Date of sanction of loan
  • Total amount of loan
  • Loan outstanding as on 31st March
  • Interest under Section 80EE

10. Deduction U/s 80EEA: Interest on loan taken for Residential House Property

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In this annexure, the user is required to fill in the following details:

  • Loan taken from
  • Name of bank/Institution from which the loan is taken
  • Loan account number of bank
  • Date of sanction of loan
  • Total amount of loan
  • Loan outstanding as on 31st March
  • Interest under Section 80EEA

11. Deduction U/s 80EEB: Interest paid on purchase of Electric Vehicle

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In this annexure, the user is required to fill in the following details:

  • Loan taken from
  • Name of bank from which the loan is taken
  • Loan account number of bank
  • Date of sanction of loan
  • Total amount of loan
  • Loan outstanding as on 31st March
  • Vehicle registration number
  • Interest under Section 80EEB

12. Details for Deduction U/s 80U

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For claiming deduction under Section 80U, the following details must be provided:

  • Nature of disability
  • Type of disability
  • Date of filing of Form 10IA
  • Acknowledgment Number of Form 10IA filed
  • Form Acknowledgment Number as per Rule 11A(1)(a)(ii)
  • UDID Number
  • Deduction Amount

Due date for filing the Income tax return for individuals (other than audit assessee) has been extended from 31st July 2025 to 15th September 2025.

FAQ :

The new tax regime is the default regime for FY 2024-25. However, taxpayers can still choose to file their ITR under the old regime if they prefer.

To claim HRA deductions, you will need to provide details such as your place of work, basic salary, actual HRA received, and rent paid.

For home loan interest deductions, you'll need to specify if the loan was taken from a bank or another entity, the name of the institution, loan account number, sanction date, total loan amount, and the outstanding balance as of March 31st.

When claiming deductions under Section 80C, you need to provide the amount eligible for deduction and the policy number or document identification number.

A PRAN number is required for claiming deductions under Sections 80CCC, 80CCD(1), 80CCD(1B), and 80CCD(2).

For deductions under Sections 80DD and 80U, you'll need to provide the nature and type of disability, details of the dependent, their PAN & Aadhaar, Form 10-IA details, and the UDID number if available.


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Rahul Mittal is a Founder of R A M M Co LLP, Chartered Accountants. He is a graduate and a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India with 9+years of standing in the profession. He has completed the Diploma in Information System Audit (DISA) from ICAI. He has also completed the certification cour ... Read more

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