
Family pension received by a dependant after the death of an employee or pensioner is taxed under income from other sources, with a standard deduction available under Section 57(ii).
Filing tips
- Do not confuse with commuted pension or own pension
- Claim standard deduction as per current law
- Use ITR-1 or ITR-2 depending on other income
- Reconcile with bank credits and AIS
See senior citizen ITR guide and personal tax filing.
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