This discussion addresses whether a disability pension received due to Thalassemia, covered under the disability act, is taxable. The user is seeking guidance on how to declare this income and if it falls under any tax exemptions. Advice is given to check the official government website for relevant notifications and circulars, with an example provided for defence pensions.
30 May 2020
My son is suffering from Thallasemia disease which is covered under disability act. I am getting pension from government which is given to disabled persons. In which head, this pension amount should show and is it taxable?
01 June 2020
Have to see www.incometax india.gov.in notifications/circulars. For example, if pension is from defense, CBDT Circular 13/2019 dated 24-06-2019.