In the financial year 2008-2009 (assessment year 2009-2010) the basic exemption limits are as follows. You are only required to pay income taxes (and file an IT return) when your taxable income exceeds the exemption limit.
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Resident senior citizens (65 or older) : Rs. 2,25,000
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Resident women tax payers (under 65) : Rs. 1,80,000
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Resident male tax payers (under 65) : Rs. 1,50,000.
In the financial year 2007-2008 (assessment year 2008-2009) the basic exemption limits are as follows.
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Resident senior citizens (65 or older) : Rs. 1,95,000
- Resident women tax payers (under 65) : Rs. 1,45,000
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Resident male tax payers (under 65) : Rs. 1,10,000.