Special Income Tax Benefits for Senior Citizens Aged 60 and Above
Here are some exemptions, deductions and benefits that may ease financial responsibilities for taxpayers over 60 years. Contents [ hide ] 1 1. The elementary exemption benefit 2 2. Benefits under medical insurance 3 3. Privilege on interest income 4 4. Exemption from filing ITR 5 5. No advance tax 6 6. Allowance for the treatment of specified diseases 7 7. Income Tax Return benefits 8 8. No tax under the Reverse Mortgage Scheme 9 9. Standard deductions from pension income 10 Related 1. The elementary exemption benefit Every individual in India, who falls under the income bracket to pay tax, is allowed some elementary waivers For senior citizens, the government has increased this basic exemption limit up to ₹3 lakhs under both tax regimes, effective April 1, 2023. Super citizens get a higher advantage, considering their income and age. For them, this waiver is of up to ₹5 lakhs under the old tax regime in one financial year. Under the new regime, however,