Income Tax 3 November 2026
Women Entrepreneurs Eligible for 80D Tax Relief Under New Regime
Women entrepreneurs can still claim the Section 80D health‑insurance deduction under India’s new tax regime, provided they opt for the regime and meet the usual premium caps. The benefit applies to premiums for self, spouse, children and parents, with the same limits as before, and must be documented when filing the ITR.
Women entrepreneurs wondering if the Section 80D health‑insurance deduction survives the new tax regime will find clarity.
- The benefit remains available provided the entrepreneur opts for the *new tax regime* and does not claim the standard deduction.
- The claim is limited to the same caps as under the old regime (₹25,000 for individuals, ₹50,000 for senior citizens) and applies only to health‑insurance premiums paid for self, spouse, children, and parents.
- Documentation must be retained and the deduction claimed while filing ITR‑1 or ITR‑2.
For full details, see the original article on The Hans India.
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