Section 16(ia) of Income Tax Act
Under Section 16(ia) there is a standard deduction of Rs. 75000 (the amount of the salary, whichever is less) has been provided for FY 2024-25.
Under Section 16(ia) there is a standard deduction of Rs. 50000 (the amount of the salary, whichever is less) has been provided for FY 2023-24.
The standard deduction for family pensioner is Rs. 15,000.
It is re-introduced during the FY 2018-19. The Standard Deduction is Rs. 40,000 in the FY 2018-19. It replaced the transport allowance Rs. 19200 and medical reimbursement of Rs. 15,000 per annum.
The Standard Deduction is Rs. 50,000 from the FY 2019-20.
This deduction can be claimed by all salaried employees irrespective of category and need of any investment.
It is applicable only Old Regime from FY 2018-19 to FY 2022-23.
It is applicable both Old and New Regimes in the FY 2023-24.