Standard Deduction u/s 16(ia) first introduced in Budget from 2018, Advantage of Standard Deduction is just for Salaried Individuals. [ This Standard Deduction is not allowed to the New Tax Regime U/s 115 BAC for the F.Y.2020-21, who are opt in the New Tax Regime but who are opt in the Old Tax Regime they can get this benefits.]


Exemption from Income Tax u/s 16(ia) states that a tax payer having pay chargeable under the head 'Salaries' shall be allowed a deduction of Rs. 50,000/- or the amount of salary, whichever is less, for figuring his total pay. Presently all representatives will get a standard deduction of Rs.  50,000/- P.A.

 

Standard Deduction – First Introduced in Budget 2019

 

The Break Financial plan introduced on 1 February 2019 incorporated various tax benefits for the salaried and the working class. Among them, an additional amount of Rs. 10,000 to the Standard Deduction is an essential move. With the Standard Deduction being Rs 50,000/- now, it will help taxpayers monstrously to diminish their tax outgo

 

From the above, it is clear that the taxable salary has descended on account of the standard deduction.

 

Benefits of the taxpayers

 

In an ongoing clarification issued by the annual tax department, if a taxpayer has gotten a benefits from the former boss, it is taxable under the head 'Salaries'. However, the taxpayer can claim a standard deduction of Rs. 40,000/- or the amount of annuity, whichever is less. Increased to Rs 50,000 for F.Y 2019-2020(A.Y 2020-21) and on-wards Financial Year.

Download Automated Excel Based Income Tax Salary Arrears Relief Calculator U/s 89(1) with Form 10E from the Financial Year 2000-01 to the Financial Year 2020-21 (Updated Version)