Laxmi (age 68) is a resident and retired pensioner of State Government. Her Income details for the financial year 2023-24 are as under: S. No. Particulars Amount (₹) (i) Pension from State Government 6,80,000 (ii) Family

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Laxmi (age 68) is a resident and retired pensioner of State Government. Her Income details for the financial year 2023-24 are as under: S. No. Particulars Amount (₹) (i) Pension from State Government 6,80,000 (ii) Family pension (her husband died 3 years ago) 1,20,000 (iii) Dividend from Indian companies 90,000 (iv) Interest on moneys borrowed for investment in shares of Indian companies referred in (iii) above. 35,000 (v) Consultant fee for portfolio investments in shares of Indian companies, which fetched dividend income 10,000 (vi) Agricultural income from land located outside India 60,000 Compute Total Income of Laxmi for the assessment year 2024-25, on the assumption that she has opted the scheme of section 115 BAC.

Answer & Explanation:

Computation of Total Income of Ms. Laxmi for AY 2024-25 Since Laxmi has opted for the scheme of section 115 BAC, she will not be eligible for certain deductions and exemptions. Particulars Amount (₹) Amount (₹) Income from Salary Pension from State Government 6,80,000 Less: Standard deduction (allowed under New Scheme) (50,000) 6,30,000 Income from Other Sources: Family pension (her husband died 3 years ago) 1,20,000 Less: Deduction u/s 57 (iia) (allowed under New Scheme) (15,000) 1,05,000 Dividend from Indian companies 90,000 Less: Interest on moneys borrowed for investment in shares of Indian companies referred above but limited to 20% of dividend income (20% of ₹90,000 = ₹18,000) (18,000) Consultant fee for portfolio investments in shares fetching dividend income - not eligible for deduction Nil 72,000 Agricultural income from land located outside India taxable 60,000 Total Income 8,67,000

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