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Those earning below Rs 7 lakh can claim Section 87A tax rebate for STCG income under new tax regime, rules ITAT Ahmedabad ...

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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.

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

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 government has amended the Income Tax Act, 1961, to reinstate the Rs 75,000 standard deduction for salaried individuals ...