{"id":7521,"date":"2024-07-04T18:47:57","date_gmt":"2024-07-04T18:47:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/?p=7521"},"modified":"2024-07-06T12:37:37","modified_gmt":"2024-07-06T12:37:37","slug":"cbdt-issue-clarification-new-tax-regime-u-s-115bac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/cbdt-issue-clarification-new-tax-regime-u-s-115bac\/","title":{"rendered":"CBDT Issue clarification New Tax Regime u\/s 115BAC"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6926\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Comparision-of-deduction-old-and-new-resigm-.jpg\" alt=\"Comparison of deduction old and new regime\" width=\"1190\" height=\"717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Comparision-of-deduction-old-and-new-resigm-.jpg 1190w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Comparision-of-deduction-old-and-new-resigm--300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Comparision-of-deduction-old-and-new-resigm--1024x617.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Comparision-of-deduction-old-and-new-resigm--768x463.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Comparision-of-deduction-old-and-new-resigm--800x482.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1190px) 100vw, 1190px\" \/><\/h2>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_58 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69dafeab6f2dc\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69dafeab6f2dc\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/cbdt-issue-clarification-new-tax-regime-u-s-115bac\/#CBDT_Issue_Clarification_on_Section_115_BAC\" title=\"CBDT Issue Clarification on Section 115 BAC\u00a0\">CBDT Issue Clarification on Section 115 BAC\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/cbdt-issue-clarification-new-tax-regime-u-s-115bac\/#Eligibility_Criteria_for_the_New_Tax_Regime_under_Section_115BAC\" title=\"Eligibility Criteria for the New Tax Regime under Section 115BAC\">Eligibility Criteria for the New Tax Regime under Section 115BAC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/cbdt-issue-clarification-new-tax-regime-u-s-115bac\/#Conditions_for_Income_Calculation_under_the_New_Tax_Regime\" title=\"Conditions for Income Calculation under the New Tax Regime:\">Conditions for Income Calculation under the New Tax Regime:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/cbdt-issue-clarification-new-tax-regime-u-s-115bac\/#Major_Deductions_and_Exemptions_Not_Claimable\" title=\"Major Deductions and Exemptions Not Claimable:\">Major Deductions and Exemptions Not Claimable:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/cbdt-issue-clarification-new-tax-regime-u-s-115bac\/#Loss_from_house_property_has_become_noteworthy_under_the_default_new_regime\" title=\"Loss from house property has become noteworthy under the default (new) regime! \">Loss from house property has become noteworthy under the default (new) regime! <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/cbdt-issue-clarification-new-tax-regime-u-s-115bac\/#Exemptions_and_Deductions_Available_Under_the_New_Regime\" title=\"Exemptions and Deductions Available Under the New Regime:\">Exemptions and Deductions Available Under the New Regime:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/cbdt-issue-clarification-new-tax-regime-u-s-115bac\/#CBDT_Issue_clarification_New_Tax_Regime_us_115BAC_-Circular_No_C1_of_2020\" title=\"CBDT Issue clarification New Tax Regime u\/s 115BAC -Circular No. C1 of 2020\">CBDT Issue clarification New Tax Regime u\/s 115BAC -Circular No. C1 of 2020<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/cbdt-issue-clarification-new-tax-regime-u-s-115bac\/#The_CBDT_issued_Circular_No_C1_of_2020_clarifying_the_following\" title=\"The CBDT issued Circular No. C1 of 2020, clarifying the following:\">The CBDT issued Circular No. C1 of 2020, clarifying the following:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/cbdt-issue-clarification-new-tax-regime-u-s-115bac\/#Common_ITR_Issues_FAQs_For_Filing_Return_For_AY_2024-25\" title=\"Common ITR Issues &amp; FAQ\u2019s For Filing Return For AY 2024-25\">Common ITR Issues &amp; FAQ\u2019s For Filing Return For AY 2024-25<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CBDT_Issue_Clarification_on_Section_115_BAC\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">CBDT Issue Clarification on Section 115 BAC\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Finance Act 2020 introduced Section 115BAC in the Income Tax Act, offering individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) the option to be taxed under a new concessional tax regime. This new section permits taxpayers to choose between the old tax regime and the new concessional rates, provided they forego certain exemptions and deductions. Below are the detailed conditions and the exemptions\/deductions not claimable under the new tax regime.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_Criteria_for_the_New_Tax_Regime_under_Section_115BAC\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Eligibility Criteria for the New Tax Regime under Section 115BAC<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Individuals and HUFs with income other than from profession or business. Taxpayers can exercise this option along with their income tax return filed under Section 139(1) for each year. Tax is computed without specified exemptions, deductions, set-off of losses, and additional depreciation.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conditions_for_Income_Calculation_under_the_New_Tax_Regime\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Conditions for Income Calculation under the New Tax Regime:<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Losses: Calculation without offsetting any losses from previous assessment years resulting from the above deductions or from house property.<\/li>\n<li>Perquisites\/Allowances: Exclusion of any perquisites or allowances related deductions.<\/li>\n<li>Additional Depreciation: No additional depreciation as per Clause (iia) of Section 32.<\/li>\n<li>Exclusion of Deductions\/Exemptions:\n<ul>\n<li>All deductions under Chapter VI-A, except sections 80CCD and 80JJAA.<\/li>\n<li>Deductions specified in Sections 35, 35AD, 35CCC.<\/li>\n<li>Deduction under Clause (iia) of Section 57.<\/li>\n<li>Deductions specified in Section 24(b).<\/li>\n<li>Exemptions under clauses (5), (13A), (14), (17), (32) of Sections 10, 10AA, 16.<\/li>\n<li>Deductions under Sections 32(1), 32AD, 33AB, 33ABA.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Deductions_and_Exemptions_Not_Claimable\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Major Deductions and Exemptions Not Claimable:<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6771\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OLD-VS-New-Regime-Deduction-.jpg\" alt=\"OLD Tax regime VS New Regime Deduction\" width=\"945\" height=\"1227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OLD-VS-New-Regime-Deduction-.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OLD-VS-New-Regime-Deduction--231x300.jpg 231w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OLD-VS-New-Regime-Deduction--789x1024.jpg 789w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OLD-VS-New-Regime-Deduction--768x997.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OLD-VS-New-Regime-Deduction--800x1039.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Under Chapter VI-A:\n<ul>\n<li>Section 80TTA\/80TTB.<\/li>\n<li>Section 80C, 80D, 80E, etc. (except 80CCD(2) and 80JJAA).<\/li>\n<li>Section 80G, 80GGA, 80GGC (donations).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Salaries:\n<ul>\n<li>Professional tax and entertainment allowance.<\/li>\n<li>Leave Travel Allowance (LTA).<\/li>\n<li>House Rent Allowance (HRA).<\/li>\n<li>Allowances to MPs\/MLAs.<\/li>\n<li>Minor child income allowance.<\/li>\n<li>Helper allowance.<\/li>\n<li>Children education allowance.<\/li>\n<li>Special allowances under Section 10(14).<\/li>\n<li>Perquisites and other allowances.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>House Property:\n<ul>\n<li>Interest on housing loan on self-occupied or vacant property (Section 24).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Others:\n<ul>\n<li>Additional depreciation under Section 32(1)(iia).<\/li>\n<li>Deductions under Sections 32AD, 33AB, 33ABA.<\/li>\n<li>Deductions for donations or expenditure on scientific research under Sections 35(2AA), 35(1)(ii), (iia), (iii).<\/li>\n<li>Employee\u2019s contribution to NPS.<\/li>\n<li>Donation to political parties\/trusts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Loss_from_house_property_has_become_noteworthy_under_the_default_new_regime\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Loss from house property has become noteworthy under the default (new) regime! <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7522\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/115BAC.jpg\" alt=\"115BAC\" width=\"939\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/115BAC.jpg 771w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/115BAC-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/115BAC-768x392.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 939px) 100vw, 939px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exemptions_and_Deductions_Available_Under_the_New_Regime\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Exemptions and Deductions Available Under the New Regime:<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Transport Allowance: For specially-abled persons.<\/li>\n<li>Conveyance Allowance: For conveyance expenditure as part of employment.<\/li>\n<li>Travel Compensation: For travel on tour or transfer.<\/li>\n<li>Daily Allowance: For charges incurred due to absence from regular place of duty.<\/li>\n<li>Perquisites: For official purposes.<\/li>\n<li>Voluntary Retirement Benefits: Section 10(10C).<\/li>\n<li>Gratuity: Section 10(10).<\/li>\n<li>Leave Encashment: Section 10(10AA).<\/li>\n<li>Interest on Home Loan: On let-out property (Section 24).<\/li>\n<li>Gifts: Up to Rs 50,000.<\/li>\n<li>Employer\u2019s NPS Contribution: Section 80CCD(2).<\/li>\n<li>Additional Employee Cost Deduction: Section 80JJA.<\/li>\n<li>Standard Deduction: Rs 50,000 from FY 2023-24.<\/li>\n<li>Family Pension Income Deduction: Section 57(iia).<\/li>\n<li>Agniveer Corpus Fund: Deduction under Section 80CCH(2).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6914\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Old-Vs-New-tax-regime-Recent-Update-4-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Old Vs New tax regime - Recent Update\u00a0 4.\" width=\"1809\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Old-Vs-New-tax-regime-Recent-Update-4-1-scaled.jpg 1809w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Old-Vs-New-tax-regime-Recent-Update-4-1-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Old-Vs-New-tax-regime-Recent-Update-4-1-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Old-Vs-New-tax-regime-Recent-Update-4-1-768x1087.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Old-Vs-New-tax-regime-Recent-Update-4-1-1085x1536.jpg 1085w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Old-Vs-New-tax-regime-Recent-Update-4-1-1447x2048.jpg 1447w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Old-Vs-New-tax-regime-Recent-Update-4-1-800x1132.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1809px) 100vw, 1809px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CBDT_Issue_clarification_New_Tax_Regime_us_115BAC_-Circular_No_C1_of_2020\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">CBDT Issue clarification New Tax Regime u\/s 115BAC -Circular No. C1 of 2020<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Ministry of Finance issued a press release to clarify erroneous information about the new tax regime. It is clarified that the new regime under Section 115BAC(1A) was implemented in the Finance Act 2023, and no further changes have occurred since April 1, 2024.<\/p>\n<p>As a default regime, this regime applies to individuals other than businesses and firms beginning with the fiscal year 2023-24 (Assessment Year 2024-25). The new tax regime has drastically lower tax rates. However, many exemptions and deductions (other than the standard deduction of Rs. 50,000 from salary and Rs. 15,000 from family pension) are no longer accessible, as they were in the previous system.<\/p>\n<p>Although the new tax regime is the default, taxpayers are free to choose the tax system that they believe is most beneficial to them. The option to opt out of the new tax regime is accessible until the filing of the return for fiscal year 2024-25. Eligible individuals with no company income will be able to choose the regime for each fiscal year.\u00a0 Consequently, taxpayers can select a new tax regime in one fiscal year and an old one in the one that follows, or vice versa.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_CBDT_issued_Circular_No_C1_of_2020_clarifying_the_following\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>The CBDT issued Circular No. C1 of 2020, clarifying the following:<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Once an employee has intimated the choice of the new tax regime for a financial year, it cannot be altered for TDS purposes during that year.<\/li>\n<li>For taxpayers with business income, once the new regime is chosen, it applies to all subsequent years unless specific conditions are met to change it.<\/li>\n<li>Impact on Withholding Taxes from Salary : Employers must now consider the employee&#8217;s choice between the old and new tax regimes for accurate TDS calculation.<\/li>\n<li>Employer&#8217;s Role:\n<ul>\n<li>Employers are required to compute TDS based on the employee&#8217;s intimation regarding the new tax regime.<\/li>\n<li>The employee&#8217;s intimation to the employer does not constitute a formal exercise of the option under Section 115BAC(5); the final decision can differ when filing the income tax return.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Intimation by Employee:\n<ul>\n<li>Employees must inform their employers each year if they opt for the new tax regime under Section 115BAC.<\/li>\n<li>If an employee fails to provide such intimation, the employer will compute TDS based on the old tax regime.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_ITR_Issues_FAQs_For_Filing_Return_For_AY_2024-25\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/carajput.com\/publications\/common-itr-issues-and-faq-s-for-filing-return-for-ay-2024-25.pdf\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Common ITR Issues &amp; FAQ\u2019s For Filing Return For AY 2024-25<\/span><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CBDT Issue Clarification on Section 115 BAC\u00a0 The Finance Act 2020 introduced Section 115BAC in the Income Tax Act, offering individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) the option to be taxed under a new concessional tax regime. This new section permits taxpayers to choose between the old tax regime and the new concessional rates, provided &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[161],"tags":[1090],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7521"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7521"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7521\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7534,"href":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7521\/revisions\/7534"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7521"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7521"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7521"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}