Change in Family Pension Taxation Rule

Last Updated on July 23, 2024 at 4:53 pm

Budget 2024 has revised the taxation rule governing family pensions.

Existing rule:  deduction of Rs 15,000 or 1/3rd of the pension amount, whichever is lower shall be made before computing the income chargeable under the head “Income from other sources”.

Revised rule: deduction of Rs 25,000 or 1/3rd of the pension amount, whichever is lower shall be made before computing the income chargeable under the head “Income from other sources”.

This will apply to financial year 2024-25.

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