This discussion clarifies the 80TTB deduction for senior citizens when business losses reduce their gross total income. The key question is whether the full Rs. 50,000 deduction is available or limited by the reduced income. The consensus is that the 80TTB deduction is capped by the actual gross total income after set-off, meaning the deduction cannot exceed Rs. 21,165 in this specific case, as per Section 80A(2).
20 October 2021
Assessee a senior citizen having business loss of Rs.1,78,287/- which is getting set off against Income from Other sources of Rs.1,99,452/- From income from other sources interest on f d is Rs.91,855/- which qualifies for deduction u/s 80TTB
My question is deduction u/s 80TTB will be available for Rs.50,000/- or Rs.21,165/- (199452-178287) Income tax online utility computes deduction at Rs.50,000/-