{"id":201,"date":"2025-08-23T17:26:52","date_gmt":"2025-08-23T11:56:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/?p=201"},"modified":"2025-08-23T17:26:55","modified_gmt":"2025-08-23T11:56:55","slug":"income-tax-for-senior-citizens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/income-tax-for-senior-citizens\/","title":{"rendered":"Income Tax For Senior Citizens For FY 2024-25"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Navigating the intricacies of income tax can be challenging, especially for senior citizens. For the Financial Year 2024-25 (Assessment Year 2025-26), the Indian tax system offers specific provisions and benefits tailored for individuals aged 60 and above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\r\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 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href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/income-tax-for-senior-citizens\/#Who_are_called_Senior_Citizens\" >Who are called Senior Citizens?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/income-tax-for-senior-citizens\/#Basic_Exemption_Limit\" >Basic Exemption Limit<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/income-tax-for-senior-citizens\/#Old_Tax_Regime\" >Old Tax Regime<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/income-tax-for-senior-citizens\/#New_Tax_Regime\" >New Tax Regime<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/income-tax-for-senior-citizens\/#Key_Tax_Benefits_for_Senior_Citizens_in_Old_Regime\" >Key Tax Benefits for Senior Citizens in Old Regime<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/income-tax-for-senior-citizens\/#Section_194P_Exempts_Senior_Citizens_From_filing_ITR\" >Section 194P Exempts Senior Citizens From filing ITR<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/income-tax-for-senior-citizens\/#Advance_Tax_Exemption\" >Advance Tax Exemption<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/income-tax-for-senior-citizens\/#Practical_Example_Senior_Citizen_with_%E2%82%B9650000_Income\" >Practical Example: Senior Citizen with \u20b96,50,000 Income<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/income-tax-for-senior-citizens\/#Tax_Liability\" >Tax Liability<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/income-tax-for-senior-citizens\/#Tax_Rebate_87A_Benefits\" >Tax Rebate 87A Benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/income-tax-for-senior-citizens\/#Applicable_ITR_Forms_for_Senior_Citizens\" >Applicable ITR Forms for Senior Citizens<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/income-tax-for-senior-citizens\/#ITR-1_Sahaj\" >ITR-1 (Sahaj)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/income-tax-for-senior-citizens\/#ITR-2\" >ITR-2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/income-tax-for-senior-citizens\/#ITR-3\" >ITR-3<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/income-tax-for-senior-citizens\/#ITR-4_Sugam\" >ITR-4 (Sugam)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/income-tax-for-senior-citizens\/#Additional_Forms_and_Declarations\" >Additional Forms and Declarations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/income-tax-for-senior-citizens\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Budget_Update\"><\/span>Budget Update<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>For the FY 2025-26, the limit for tax deduction on interest for senior citizens is being doubled from the present 50,000 to 1 lakh.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>For the FY 2024-25, under new tax regime, standard deduction increased from Rs 50,000 to Rs 75,000.<br>Exemption limit for family pension increased from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000.<br>Exemption limit for LTCG has been raised from Rs 1,00,000 to Rs 1,25,000.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_are_called_Senior_Citizens\"><\/span>Who are called Senior Citizens?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Senior Citizen: <\/strong>Aged 60 years or above but less than 80 years during the financial year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Super Senior Citizen: <\/strong>Aged 80 years or above during the financial year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basic_Exemption_Limit\"><\/span>Basic Exemption Limit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The individuals who are Senior Citizens have the option to choose between two tax regimes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Old_Tax_Regime\"><\/span>Old Tax Regime<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This regime offers age-based exemptions and allows various deductions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Senior Citizens (60 to 79 years)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Super Senior Citizens (80 years and above)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u25cb Up to \u20b93,00,000: Nil<br>\u25cb \u20b93,00,001 \u2013 \u20b95,00,000: 5%<br>\u25cb \u20b95,00,001 \u2013 \u20b910,00,000: 20%<br>\u25cb Above \u20b910,00,000: 30%<\/td><td>\u25cb Up to \u20b95,00,000: Nil<br>\u25cb \u20b95,00,001 \u2013 \u20b910,00,000: 20%<br>\u25cb Above \u20b910,00,000: 30%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New_Tax_Regime\"><\/span>New Tax Regime<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Introduced to simplify taxation, this regime offers lower tax rates but does not allow most deductions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Income Range (\u20b9)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Tax Rate<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Up to 3,00,000<\/td><td>0%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3,00,001 \u2013 7,00,000<\/td><td>5%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7,00,001 \u2013 10,00,000<\/td><td>10%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10,00,001 \u2013 12,00,000<\/td><td>15%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12,00,001 \u2013 15,00,000<\/td><td>20%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Above \u20b915,00,001<\/td><td>30%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>Under the new regime, the basic exemption limit is uniform across all age groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Tax_Benefits_for_Senior_Citizens_in_Old_Regime\"><\/span>Key Tax Benefits for Senior Citizens in Old Regime<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Section 80C Deductions: <\/strong>Investments in instruments like National Savings Certificate, Senior Citizen Savings Scheme, Life Insurance Premium, Public Provident Fund, Equity Linked Savings Scheme, and 5-year Fixed Deposits are eligible for deductions up to \u20b91.5 lakh.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Section 80D:<\/strong> Deduction for health insurance premiums up to \u20b950,000.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Section 80TTB: <\/strong>Deduction up to \u20b950,000 on interest income from savings accounts and fixed deposits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Standard Deduction: <\/strong>A standard deduction of \u20b950,000 is available for pension income.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tax Deductions Without Health Insurance: <\/strong>Senior citizens can still claim deductions up to Rs 50,000 for medical expenses even if they do not have a health insurance policy. They should have Medical bills or medical expenditure which must be paid through credit\/debit card, UPI, bank transfers, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Higher Deduction on Specified Diseases: <\/strong>Individuals and HUFs to claim deductions u\/s section 80DDB for medical expenses incurred on specified diseases. The limit is Rs 40,000 for individuals and Rs 1,00,000 for senior and super senior citizens.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Section_194P_Exempts_Senior_Citizens_From_filing_ITR\"><\/span>Section 194P Exempts Senior Citizens From filing ITR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Senior citizens above 75 years are exempt from filing ITR if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They have only pension and bank interest income.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Income is received from the same bank.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bank has deducted applicable TDS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advance_Tax_Exemption\"><\/span>Advance Tax Exemption<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No requirement to pay advance tax if senior citizen does not have business\/professional income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_Example_Senior_Citizen_with_%E2%82%B9650000_Income\"><\/span>Practical Example: Senior Citizen with \u20b96,50,000 Income<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Amount (\u20b9)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gross Total Income<\/td><td>6,50,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 80C (SCSS, PPF etc)<\/td><td>(1,50,000)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 80TTB (Interest)<\/td><td>(50,000)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 80D (Medical)<\/td><td>(50,000)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Taxable Income<\/td><td>4,00,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tax_Liability\"><\/span>Tax Liability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Under <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/old-tax-regime-slabs\/\">Old Regime<\/a><\/strong>, income after deductions is \u20b94,00,000 \u2192 Tax = \u20b95,000 \u2192 Eligible for rebate under Section 87A \u2192 Tax = 0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Under New Regime, fewer deductions \u2192 taxable income higher \u2192 higher tax.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Old regime may be more beneficial if eligible for large deductions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tax_Rebate_87A_Benefits\"><\/span>Tax Rebate 87A Benefits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Senior citizens can avail a tax rebate under Section 87A.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Particulars<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Old Tax Regime<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>New Tax Regime<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Resident Individual<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Income<\/td><td>5 Lakh<\/td><td>7 Lakh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tax Rebate<\/td><td>12,500<\/td><td>25,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Normal Or Special Income<\/td><td>Yes, Both<\/td><td>Only Normal (As Per It Portal, But Act Allowed)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>STCG 111A (Equity + MF)<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>LTCG 112A (Equity + MF)<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Winning, Crypto, VDA<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>STCG \u2013 Debt MF Or Unlisted Shares<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>LTCG \u2013 Debt MF Or Unlisted Shares<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/old-vs-new-tax-regime\/\">Click Here<\/a> &#8211; Old vs New Tax Regime: Which One Saves You More For FY 2024-25?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Applicable_ITR_Forms_for_Senior_Citizens\"><\/span>Applicable ITR Forms for Senior Citizens<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ITR-1_Sahaj\"><\/span>ITR-1 (Sahaj)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eligibility:<\/strong> Resident individuals (including senior citizens) with total income up to \u20b950 lakh from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Salary or pension<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One house property<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other sources (e.g., interest income)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Not Eligible If:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Total income exceeds \u20b950 lakh<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Income includes capital gains<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Holding foreign assets or signing authority in any account outside India<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Director in a company or holding unlisted equity shares<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Super senior citizens (80 years or above) with income limited to pension and interest from the same bank may be exempt from filing ITR if they submit a declaration (Form 12BBA) to the bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ITR-2\"><\/span>ITR-2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eligibility: <\/strong>Individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) not having income from business or profession but having:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Income exceeding \u20b950 lakh<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capital gains<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More than one house property<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foreign assets or income<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Suitable for senior citizens with complex income sources beyond salary and interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ITR-3\"><\/span>ITR-3<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eligibility: <\/strong>Individuals and HUFs having income from business or profession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>Applicable to senior citizens engaged in business activities or professional services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ITR-4_Sugam\"><\/span>ITR-4 (Sugam)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eligibility:<\/strong> Resident individuals, HUFs, and firms (other than LLPs) with total income up to \u20b950 lakh and having income from business or profession computed under sections 44AD, 44ADA, or 44AE (presumptive taxation).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>Optional for eligible senior citizens opting for presumptive income schemes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Additional_Forms_and_Declarations\"><\/span>Additional Forms and Declarations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Form 15H: <\/strong>Declaration under section 197A by senior citizens to banks, requesting non-deduction of TDS on interest income if total income is below the taxable limit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Form 12BBA: <\/strong>Super senior citizens (75 years or older) with income solely from pension and interest earned from the same bank can submit a declaration under <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/section-194p-of-income-tax-act\/\">Section 194P<\/a><\/strong> to the bank. This declaration exempts them from filing income tax returns (ITR).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Related Articles<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/rebate-u-s-87a\/\">Rebate u\/s 87A in New &amp; Old Tax Regime For FY 24-25<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/80tta-deduction\/\">80TTA Deduction: Tax Benefit on Savings Interest For FY 2024-25<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/section-80d\/\">Section 80D: Tax Benefits on Health Insurance Premiums<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/section-80ttb\/\">Section 80TTB: Interest Income Tax Relief for Seniors FY 2024-25<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/guide\/80gg-deduction\/\">Section 80GG Deduction: Tax Benefits for Rent Paid FY 24-25<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1748252236872\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is filing of Income Tax Return (ITR) mandatory for senior citizens?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, if the total income (before deductions) exceeds the basic exemption limit:<br\/>\u25cf \u20b93,00,000 for senior citizens (60\u201379 years)<br\/>\u25cf \u20b95,00,000 for super senior citizens (80+ years)<br\/>However, super senior citizens (75+) can be exempt from filing ITR under Section 194P if:<br\/>\u25cf Income is only from pension and interest<br\/>\u25cf Interest is earned from the same bank that disburses the pension<br\/>\u25cf Declaration is submitted via Form 12BBA at the bank<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1748252256960\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Which ITR form should a senior citizen use?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">\u25cf Pension + interest income \u2264 \u20b950 lakh: ITR-1 (Sahaj)<br\/>\u25cf Capital gains or income > \u20b950 lakh: ITR-2<br\/>\u25cf Business\/professional income: ITR-3<br\/>\u25cf Presumptive business\/professional income: ITR-4 (Sugam)<br\/>\u25cf Super senior citizens with only pension + interest (same bank): Exempt with Form 12BBA<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1748252297939\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do senior citizens have to pay advance tax?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. Senior citizens not having income from business or profession are exempt from paying advance tax. They can discharge their tax liability by paying self-assessment tax before filing the return.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1748252312153\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can senior citizens avoid TDS on interest income?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, by submitting Form 15H to banks, senior citizens can request non-deduction of TDS on interest income, if their total income is below the taxable limit.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1748252327585\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is pension income taxable for senior citizens?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. 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