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Under section 153 of the Income-tax Act, 2025, for an individual who is not a senior citizen and is…

The maximum deduction is Rs. 10,000 for eligible savings-account interest of an individual who is not a senior citizen. Section 153 of the Income-tax Act, 2025 distinguishes…

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Under section 153 of the Income-tax Act, 2025, for an individual who is not a senior citizen and is eligible to claim the deduction under the old tax regime, the maximum deduction for interest on savings accounts held with banks or post offices is:

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The maximum deduction is Rs. 10,000 for eligible savings-account interest of an individual who is not a senior citizen. Section 153 of the Income-tax Act, 2025 distinguishes this deduction from the separate deduction available to senior citizens.

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