Returns and Forms Applicable for Senior Citizens and Super Senior Citizens for AY 2025-26
Returns and Forms Applicable for Senior citizens and super senior citizens for AY 2025-26
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An individual resident who is 60 years or above in age but less than 80 years at any time during the previous year is considered as Senior Citizen for Income Tax purposes. A Super Senior Citizen is an individual resident who is 80 years or above, at any time during the previous year.
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Section 194P of the Income Tax Act, 1961 provides conditions for exempting Senior Citizens from filing income tax returns aged 75 years and above.
Conditions for exemption are:
- Senior Citizen should be of age 75 years or above
- Senior Citizen should be ‘Resident’ in the previous year
- Senior Citizen has pension income and interest income only & interest income accrued / earned from the same specified bank in which he is receiving his pension
- The senior citizen will submit a declaration to the specified bank.
- The bank is a ‘specified bank’ as notified by the Central Government. Such banks will be responsible for the TDS deduction of senior citizens after considering the deductions under Chapter VI-A and rebate under 87A.
- Once the specified bank, as mentioned above, deducts tax for senior citizens above 75 years of age, there will be no requirement to furnish income tax returns by senior citizens.
Section 194P is applicable from 1st April 2021.
1. ITR-1 (SAHAJ) – Applicable only for Individual |
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This return is applicable for a Resident (other than Not Ordinarily Resident) Individual having Total Income from any of the following sources up to ₹ 50 lakh.
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2. ITR-2 - Applicable for Individual (Not eligible for ITR 1) and HUF |
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This return is applicable for Individual and Hindu Undivided Family (HUF).
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3. ITR-3 - Applicable for Individual and HUF |
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This return is applicable for Individual and Hindu Undivided Family (HUF).
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4. ITR-4 (SUGAM)– Applicable for Individual, HUF and Firm (other than LLP) |
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This return is applicable for an Individual or Hindu Undivided Family (HUF), who is Resident other than not ordinarily resident or a Firm (other than LLP) which is a Resident having Total Income up to ₹ 50 lakh and having Income from Business and Profession which is computed on a presumptive basis and income from any of the following sources:
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Forms Applicable
1. Form 15H - Declaration to be made by an individual (who is 60 years of age or more) claiming certain receipts without deduction of tax |
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2. Form 12BB - Particulars of claims by an employee for deduction of tax (u/s 192) |
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3. Form 16 - Details of Tax Deducted at Source on salary (Certificate u/s 203 of the Income Tax Act, 1961) |
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4. Form 16A – Certificate u/s 203 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 for TDS on Income other than Salary |
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6. Form 10E - Form for furnishing particulars of Income for claiming relief u/s 89(1) when Salary is paid in arrears or advance |
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7. Form 67- Statement of Income from a country or specified territory outside India and Foreign Tax Credit |
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8. Form 3CB-3CD |
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9. Form 3CEB |
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Tax Slabs for AY 2025-26***
- The Finance Act 2024 has amended the provisions of Section 115BAC w.e.f AY 2024-25 to make new tax regime the default tax regime for the assessee being an Individual, HUF, AOP (not being co-operative societies), BOI or Artificial Juridical Person. However, the eligible taxpayers have the option to opt out of new tax regime and choose to be taxed under old tax regime. The old tax regime refers to the system of income tax calculation and slabs that existed before the introduction of the new tax regime. In the old tax regime, taxpayers have the option to claim various tax deductions and exemptions.However, in default tax regime, tax rates compared to old tax regime.
- In "non-business cases", option to choose the regime can be exercised every year directly in the ITR and such ITR is required to be filed on or before the due date specified under section 139(1).
- In case of eligible taxpayers having income from business and profession, if taxpayer wants to opt out of default tax regime, they can furnish Form-10-IEA on or before the due date u/s 139(1) for furnishing the return of income. Also, for the purpose of withdrawal of such option i.e. re-entering into new tax regime shall also be done by way of furnishing Form No.10-IEA. However, option to withdraw old tax regime and re-entering into default tax regime is available onlyn subsequent AY and - is available only once in lifetime for eligible taxpayers having income from business and profession.
- Tax rates for Individual (resident or non-resident), 60 years or more but less than 80 years of age anytime during the previous year are as under:
Old Tax Regime |
Default Tax Regime u/s 115BAC (1A) |
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Income Tax Slab |
Income Tax Rate |
*Surcharge |
Income Tax Slab |
Income Tax Rate |
*Surcharge |
Up to ₹ 3,00,000 |
Nil |
Nil |
Up to ₹ 3,00,000 |
Nil |
Nil |
₹ 3,00,001 - ₹ 5,00,000** |
5% above ₹ 3,00,000 |
Nil |
₹ 3,00,001 - ₹ 7,00,000** |
5% above ₹ 3,00,000 |
Nil |
₹ 5,00,001 - ₹ 10,00,000 |
₹ 10,000 + 20% above ₹ 5,00,000 |
Nil |
₹ 7,00,001 - ₹ 10,00,000 |
₹ 20,000 + 10% above ₹ 7,00,000 |
Nil |
₹ 10,00,001- ₹ 50,00,000 |
₹ 1,10,000 + 30% above ₹ 10,00,000 |
Nil |
₹ 10,00,001 - ₹ 12,00,000 |
₹ 50,000 + 15% above ₹ 10,00,000 |
Nil |
₹ 50,00,001- ₹ 100,00,000 |
₹ 1,10,000 + 30% above ₹ 10,00,000 |
10% |
₹ 12,00,001 - ₹ 15,00,000 |
₹ 80,000 + 20% above ₹ 12,00,000 |
Nil |
₹ 100,00,001- ₹ 200,00,000 |
₹ 1,10,000 + 30% above ₹ 10,00,000 |
15% |
₹ 15,00,001- ₹ 50,00,000 |
₹ 1,40,000 + 30% above ₹ 15,00,000 |
Nil |
₹ 200,00,001- ₹ 500,00,000 |
₹ 1,10,000 + 30% above ₹ 10,00,000 |
25% |
₹ 50,00,001- ₹ 100,00,000 |
₹ 1,40,000 + 30% above ₹ 15,00,000 |
10% |
Above ₹ 500,00,000 |
₹ 1,10,000 + 30% above ₹ 10,00,000 |
37% |
₹ 100,00,001- ₹ 200,00,000 |
₹ 1,40,000 + 30% above ₹ 15,00,000 |
15% |
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Above ₹ ₹ 200,00,001 |
₹ 1,40,000 + 30% above ₹ 15,00,000 |
25% |
- Tax rates for Individual (resident or non-resident) 80 years of age or more anytime during the previous year are as under:
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*Note: The enhanced surcharge of 25% & 37%, as the case may be, is not levied, from income chargeable to tax under sections 111A, 112, 112A and Dividend Income. Hence, the maximum rate of surcharge on tax payable on such incomes shall be 15%, except when the income is taxable under section 115A, 115AB, 115AC, 115ACA and 115E.
**Rebate u/s 87A: Resident Individuals are also eligible for a Rebate of up to 100% of income tax subject to a maximum limit depending on tax regimes as under:
Total Income |
Old Tax Regime |
New Tax Regime |
Rebate under Section 87A Applicable |
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Up to Rs. 5 Lakh |
Tax rebate up to Rs.12,500 is applicable for resident individuals if the total income does not exceed Rs 5,00,000 (not applicable for NRIs) |
Tax rebate up to Rs.20,000 is applicable for resident individuals if the total income does not exceed Rs 7,00,000 (not applicable for NRIs) |
From 5 Lakhs to 7 Lakhs |
NIL |
***Note : Health & Education cess @ 4% to be paid on the amount of income tax plus Surcharge (if any) in both the regimes.
Marginal relief can also be claimed from surcharge if the amount of income earned exceeding ₹ 50 lakhs, ₹ 1 crore, ₹ 2 crore or ₹ 5 crores respectively under old tax regime and the amount of income earned exceeding ₹ 50 lakhs, ₹ 1 crore, ₹ 2 crore respectively under new tax regime as under:
Net Income Range |
Marginal Relief |
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Exceeds (Rs.) |
Does not exceed (Rs.)
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50 Lakh |
1 Crore |
Amount payable as income tax and surcharge shall not exceed the total amount payable as income tax on total income of Rs 50 Lakh by more than the amount of income that exceeds Rs 50 Lakhs under both the tax regimes. |
1 Crore |
2 Crore |
Amount payable as income tax and surcharge shall not exceed the total amount payable as income-tax on total income of Rs. 1 crore by more than the amount of income that exceeds Rs. 1 crore under both the tax regimes. |
2 Crore |
5 Crore |
Amount payable as income tax and surcharge shall not exceed the total amount payable as income-tax on total income of Rs. 2 crore by more than the amount of income that exceeds Rs. 2 crore under both the tax regimes. |
5 Crore |
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Amount payable as income tax and surcharge shall not exceed the total amount payable as income-tax on total income of Rs. 5 crore by more than the amount of income that exceeds Rs. 5 crore under old regime. |
Investments / Payments / Incomes on which I can get tax benefit
A. Following deductions will be available to a taxpayer opting for the New Tax Regime u/s 115BAC (1A):
1. Section 24(b) – Deduction from Income from House Property on interest paid on housing loan:
Nature of Property |
Purpose of loan |
Allowable (Maximum limit) |
Details Required to fill in ITR |
Let Out |
Construction or purchase of house property |
Actual value without any limit |
• Loan taken from bank / other than bank • Name of the bank / institution / person from whom the loan is taken • Loan Account Number. • Date of sanction of loan • Total Amount of loan • Loan outstanding as on last date of financial year • Interest on borrowed capital u/s 24(b) |
2. Tax deductions specified under Chapter VIA of the Income Tax Act
Section 80CCD(2) |
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Deduction towards contribution made by an employer to the Pension Scheme of Central Government
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B. Following deductions will be available to a taxpayer opting for old tax regime:
- Section 24(b) – Deduction from Income from House Property on interest paid on housing loan & housing improvement loan. In case of self- occupied property, the upper limit for deduction of interest paid on housing loan is ₹ 2 lakh. Interest on loan u/s 24(b) allowable is tabulated below:
Nature of Property |
When loan was taken |
Purpose of loan |
Allowable (Maximum limit) |
Details Required |
Self-Occupied |
On or after 1/04/1999 |
Construction or purchase of house property |
₹ 2,00,000 |
• Loan taken from bank / other than bank • Name of the bank / institution / person from whom the loan is taken • Loan Account Number. • Date of sanction of loan • Total Amount of loan • Loan outstanding as on last date of financial year • Interest on borrowed capital u/s 24(b) |
On or after 1/04/1999 |
For Repairs of house property |
₹ 30,000 |
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Before 1/04/1999 |
Construction or purchase of house property |
₹ 30,000 |
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Before 1/04/1999 |
For Repairs of house property |
₹ 30,000 |
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Let Out |
Any time |
Construction or purchase of house property |
Actual value without any limit |
2. Tax deductions specified under Chapter VIA of the Income Tax Act
Section 80C, 80CCC, 80CCD (1) |
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Deduction towards payments made to
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Section 80CCD(1B) |
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Deduction towards payments made to Pension Scheme of Central Government, excluding deduction claimed under 80CCD (1) |
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Note:
Taxpayers claiming deduction u/s 80 CCD (1),80 CCD (1B) must provide the details as below:
• Amount of contribution
• PRAN of taxpayer
Section 80CCD(2) |
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Deduction towards contribution made by an employer to the Pension Scheme of Central Government
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Section 80D |
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Deduction towards payments made to Health Insurance Premium & Preventive Health check up
Deduction towards Medical Expenditure incurred on a Senior Citizen, if no premium is paid on health insurance coverage
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Please Note:
If you want to claim deduction u/s 80 D, then you must enter the details below:
• Name of the Insurer (Insurance Company)
• Policy Number
• Health Insurance amount
Section 80DD |
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Deduction towards payments made towards maintenance or medical treatment of a Disabled Dependent or Paid / Deposited any amount under relevant approved scheme |
Flat deduction of The deduction is |
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Note:
For claiming deduction u/s 80 DD below details need to be provided in ITR:
• Nature Of Disability
• Type of Disability
• Amount of Deduction
• Type of dependent
• PAN of the Dependent
• Aadhaar of the Dependent
• Acknowledgement no. of form 10 IA filed in case of autism, cerebral palsy, or multiple disabilities
• UDID number (if available )
Section 80DDB |
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Deduction towards payments made towards Medical treatment of Self or Dependant for specified diseases |
Deduction limit of ₹ 40,000 (₹ 1,00,000 if Senior Citizen) |
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Section 80E |
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Deduction towards interest payments made on loan for higher education of Self or relative |
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Note:
For claiming deduction under section 80E, below details need to be provided in ITR :
• Loan taken from bank / institution
• Name of the institution / bank from which the loan is taken
• Loan Account Number of the bank / institution.
• Date of sanction of loan
• Total Amount of loan
• Loan outstanding as on last date of financial year
• Interest u/s 80E
Please note that the deduction u/s 80E can be claimed only if the limit in section 24(b) is exhausted.
Section 80EE |
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Deduction towards interest payments made on loan taken for acquisition of residential house property where the loan is sanctioned between 1st April 2016 to 31st March 2017 |
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Note:
For claiming under section 80EE, below details need to be provided in ITR
• Name of the bank / institution from which the loan is taken
• Loan Account Number of the bank / institution.
• Date of sanction of loan
• Total Amount of loan
• Loan outstanding as on last date of financial year
• Interest u/s 80EE
Section 80EEA |
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Deduction available only to individuals towards interest payments made on loan taken for acquisition of residential house property for the first time where the loan is sanctioned between 1st April 2019 to 31st March 2022 & deduction should not have been claimed u/s 80EE |
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For claiming deduction under section 80EEA, below details needs to be provided in ITR
• Stamp value of residential house property
• Loan taken from bank / institution
• Name of the bank / institution from which the loan is taken
• Loan Account Number of the bank / institution
• Date of sanction of loan
• Total amount of loan
• Loan outstanding as on last date of financial year
• Interest u/s 80EEA
Please note that the deduction u/s 80EEA can be claimed only if the limit in section 24(b) is exhausted. Also, either 80EE or 80EEA can be claimed by taxpayer based on loan sanction date and other eligible conditions.
Section 80EEB |
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Deduction towards interest payments made on loan for purchase of Electric Vehicle where the loan is sanctioned between 1st April 2019 to 31st March 2023 |
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Note:
For claiming deduction under section 80EEB,below details need to be provided in ITR
• Loan taken from bank / institution
• Name of the bank / institution from which the loan is taken
• Loan Account Number of the bank / institution.
• Date of sanction of loan
• Total Amount of loan
• Loan outstanding as on last date of financial year
• Interest amount/s 80EEB
• Vehicle registration Number.
Section 80G |
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Deduction towards Donations made to prescribed Funds, Charitable Institutions, etc. Donation are eligible for deduction under the below categories
Note: No deduction shall be allowed under this section in respect of donation made in cash exceeding ₹ 2000/- |
Section 80GG |
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Deduction towards rent paid for house & applicable to only those who are self-employed or for whom HRA is not part of Salary Least of the following shall be allowed as deduction
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Section 80GGA |
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Deduction towards Donations made for Scientific Research or Rural Development
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Section 80GGC |
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Deduction towards Donations made to Political Party or Electoral Trust |
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Section 80TTB |
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Deduction on interest received on deposits by Resident Senior Citizens |
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Section 80U |
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Deductions for a resident individual taxpayer with Disability |
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Please note:
For claiming deduction u/s 80U,below details needs to be provided.
• Nature Of Disability
• Type of Disability
• Amount of Deduction
• Acknowledgement number of Form 10 IA filed in case of autism, cerebral palsy , or multiple disabilities.
• UDID number (if available )
In addition to tax benefits applicable regardless of age of taxpayer, there are certain enhanced / additional benefits for Senior / Super Senior Citizen. The additional benefits are listed below:
Paper filing of Income Tax Return
Super Senior Citizens (aged 80 years or more) have the option to submit their ITR using Form 1 or 4 in offline / paper mode. The e-Filing option also remains available to them.
Relief from payment of Advance Tax
As per Section 208, every person whose estimated tax liability for the year is ₹ 10,000 or more, shall pay his tax in advance, in the form of Advance Tax. But, Section 207 gives relief from payment of Advance Tax to a Resident Senior Citizen. Thus, a Resident Senior Citizen, not having any Income from Business or Profession, is not liable to pay Advance Tax. So, 234B and 234C are not applicable for senior and super senior citizen filing ITR 1 and ITR 2.
Income tax deduction on interest on bank deposits
Section 80TTB of the Income Tax Act allows tax benefits on interest earned from deposits with banks, post office or co-operative banks. The deduction is allowed for a maximum interest income of up to ₹ 50,000 earned by the Senior Citizen. Both the interest earned on saving deposits and fixed deposits are eligible for deduction under this provision.
Also, u/s 194A of the Income Tax Act, no Tax is Deducted at Source (TDS) on interest payment of up to ₹ 50,000 by the bank, post office or co-operative bank to a Senior Citizen. This limit is to be computed for every bank individually.
Tax benefits with respect to medical insurance and expenditure
According to Section 80D of the Income Tax Act, Senior Citizens may avail a higher deduction of up to ₹ 50,000 for payment of premium towards medical insurance policy. The limit is ₹ 25,000 in case of Non-Senior Citizens.
Further Section 80DDB of the Income Tax Act allows tax deduction on expenses incurred by an individual on himself or a dependent towards the treatment of specific diseases as stated in the act. The maximum deduction amount in case of a senior citizen is ₹ 1 lakh (₹ 40,000 for Non-Senior Citizen taxpayers).