To make the process simpler and more streamlined for individuals and senior citizens, the government has merged Forms 15G and 15H into a single Form No. 121 under the Income ax Rules, 2026. Taxpayers ...

Tax rules 2026: In a major shift in tax compliance rules, Form 15H, long used by senior citizens to avoid TDS, has now been discontinued. Starting April 1, 2026, it has been replaced by a new, unified ...

Senior citizens who are earning income below the basic exemption limit will no longer use Form 15H to avoid tax deducted at source (TDS). Under the Income-tax Rules 2026, this form has been replaced ...

Budget 2026 has introduced a significant tax compliance reform aimed at easing the burden on senior citizens. In a move welcomed by elderly investors across the country, the government has announced ...

From April 1, 2026, a host of income tax changes will come into effect under the new Income Tax Act, 2025. Among these, the introduction of Form 121 stands out as a key reform for senior citizens, ...

Banks deduct TDS when your interest income for a financial year crosses Rs 40,000. This interest income limit is Rs 50,000 for senior citizens under section 194A of the Income Tax Act. For tax ...

You can stop banks from deducting TDS on your fixed deposit interest—if your total income is below the taxable limit. Banks usually deduct 10% tax (TDS) if your FD interest is more than Rs 40,000 in a ...