While the retention and expansion of the transport allowance in both regimes is a highly welcome step, our core issue remains unresolved. The broader, vital disability-specific deductions under Section 80U (for individuals with disabilities) and Section 80DD (for those supporting dependents with disabilities) are still entirely missing from the New Tax Regime.
To push this beyond our internal discussions and lobby the right decision-makers, we need to take a structured approach. I propose we target the following bodies: 1. The Ministry of Finance & The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT): To submit a formal representation detailing how the omission of 80U/80DD under the new regime creates an inequitable financial burden on PwD taxpayers. 2. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities - DEPwD): To seek their active intervention and support in championing this with the Finance Ministry. 3. National Disability Rights Organizations & Advocates: To collaborate on a unified memorandum so our voice has maximum collective weight. If anyone in this group has contacts within active advocacy groups, the CBDT, or relevant ministries—or has experience submitting pre-budget representations—please write back. Let’s collaborate to get this on the right desks. From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Sameer Sent: Friday, May 8, 2026 9:04 AM To: [email protected]; Amiyo Biswas <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [AI] Call to Action: Disability Tax Deduction Missing in the New Tax Regime – Let’s Advocate Together Dear friends, Kindly refer rule 280 of the Income-tax rules 2026. Under this rule, employees who are Persons With Disability can avail of a maximum deduction as Conveyance Allowance of Rs. 8,000/- per month in non-metro areas & Rs. 15,000/- per month in metro areas. This deduction is restricted to the maximum amount allowable as mentioned above or the actual amount received as Conveyance Allowance from the employer, whichever is lower. Regards Sameer Latey -- Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list.. Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "AccessIndia" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/a/accessindia.org.in/d/msgid/accessindia/TYZPR02MB9171713B2FF114333F16A3639D3D2%40TYZPR02MB9171.apcprd02.prod.outlook.com.
