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The Income Tax Department has reiterated the various tax benefits available to senior citizens and super senior citizens under the Income-tax Act, 2025, as amended by the Finance Act, 2026. The provisions offer higher deductions, relaxation from certain compliance requirements, and relief from advance tax obligations for eligible taxpayers. The move aims to reduce the tax burden on elderly taxpayers while simplifying tax compliance for retirees and pensioners. Who Qualifies as a Senior Citizen
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FAQ :
A senior citizen is a resident individual aged 60 years or older but under 80 years on the last day of the tax year. A super senior citizen is a resident individual aged 80 years or older.
Senior citizens can claim up to Rs. 50,000 for health insurance premiums for themselves and Rs. 50,000 for parents, plus Rs. 5,000 for preventive health check-ups. A deduction of up to Rs. 50,000 is also available for medical expenses if no health insurance exists, bringing the total potential deduction to Rs. 1 Lakh.
Yes, no TDS is required on interest paid by banks, post offices, or cooperative banks if the total interest paid or payable to a senior citizen during the year does not exceed Rs. 1,00,000.
Yes, super senior citizens are permitted to file their income tax returns in paper form, provided they use ITR-1 (Sahaj) or ITR-4 (Sugam).
Resident individuals aged 75 years or above with only pension income and interest income from a specified bank (where pension is also credited) may not be required to file an ITR if they submit Form 125 to the bank.
No, a resident senior citizen who does not have income from a business or profession is not required to pay advance tax, even if their estimated tax liability exceeds Rs. 10,000.
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