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Why do India's senior citizens still need to compare the old and new tax regimes instead of following the default path?

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Vikram Desai
May 29, 2026 3,349 views 1 answer
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Older taxpayers in India hear that the new regime is now the default, but they also hear the old regime has age-based advantages. Please explain why senior citizens should compare carefully before drifting into the default choice.

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