What is Section 87A Rebate? — Meaning, Definition & Example
Definition
Section 87A provides a rebate (direct tax reduction) for taxpayers with total income up to a specified limit. Under New Regime (FY 2025-26): rebate up to ₹60,000 for income up to ₹12 lakh. Under Old Regime: rebate up to ₹12,500 for income up to ₹5 lakh. This effectively makes income up to ₹12 lakh tax-free under New Regime.
Income of ₹12 lakh under New Regime: calculated tax is ₹60,000 minus ₹60,000 rebate = zero tax payable.
🇮🇳 Section 87A Rebate in Hindi / हिंदी में
धारा 87A छूट — धारा 87A निर्दिष्ट आय सीमा तक के करदाताओं को छूट (प्रत्यक्ष कर कमी) प्रदान करती है। नई व्यवस्था में ₹12 लाख तक शून्य कर।
Section 87A Rebate (Hinglish) — Section 87A ek rebate hai jo specified income limit tak ke taxpayers ko milti hai. New Regime mein ₹12 lakh tak income pe zero tax (₹60,000 rebate).