Question

    A salaried employee earns ₹18 lakhs annually. In FY

    2024–25, she contributes ₹1.5 lakh to PPF, ₹50,000 to NPS (u/s 80CCD(1B)), and pays ₹2 lakh as home loan interest on an electric vehicle loan. Under the new regime, what will be her taxable income?
    A ₹18 lakhs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B ₹16.5 lakhs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C ₹15 lakhs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D ₹17.5 lakhs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Under new regime, most deductions under Chapter VI-A (except 80CCD(2)) & 80EEB are not allowed.  • Gross Salary Income = ₹18,00,000 • Deductions claimed: o ₹1.5 lakh to PPF → Not allowed o ₹50,000 to NPS (80CCD(1B)) → Not allowed o ₹2 lakh interest on EV loan (80EEB) → Not allowed Allowed Deduction: • Standard deduction: ₹50,000 (allowed under new regime) Taxable Income Calculation (New Regime): Taxable Income = ₹18,00,000 – ₹50,000 = ₹17,50,000

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