For example, if a senior citizen has an income of Rs 11 lakh, they won’t have to pay income tax thanks to the Section 87A tax rebate under the new tax regime for FY 2025-26.

The Finance Act, 2025, clarified that the rebate under Section 87A is not available for income taxed at special rates.

Those with taxable income of Rs 12.75 lakh or less can get a tax rebate of up to Rs 60,000, bringing their tax down to zero.

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Section 87A rebate allows an salaried individual to not pay any tax for income up to Rs 12.75 lakh but this rebate is not ...

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Several chartered accountants (CAs) across India have raised concerns over the Section 87A income tax rebate not being ...