Senior citizens' delight: Union Budget 2025 eases TDS limits on FD interest income

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced some tax measures that can ease the compliance burden of senior citizens.

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Key takeaways for senior citizens

• TDS threshold on FD interest income doubled.     
• Budget 2025 proposes to hike the threshold limit for tax deducted at source (TDS) on senior citizens' bank fixed deposit interest income from Rs 50,000 to Rs 1 lakh. This would mean more liquidity for senior citizens, and also lower compliance burden.

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• Increased TDS Limit on rent

Additionally, the annual TDS limit on rent is being raised from Rs 2.40 lakh to Rs 6 lakh, significantly reducing the tax withheld  for those receiving modest rental income. "These changes provide much needed financial relief and simplicity, especially for retirees who rely on interest and rental earnings for their post-retirement financial stability," says Shetty.

These changes are set to benefit senior citizens, offering more flexibility and savings.