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The CBDT has inserted Rules 3C and 3D into the Income Tax Rules, raising the income threshold limits for availing specified tax-free perquisites, effective from April 1, 2025.<\/h2>\n
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The revised provisions will take effect from April 1, 2025 (applicable for Assessment Year 2026-27).<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified a significant change to the Income Tax Rules, 1962, effectively widening the scope of tax-free perquisites available to salaried employees. Through a notification issued on August 18, 2025, the CBDT has inserted Rules 3C and 3D into the Income Tax Rules, raising the income threshold limits for availing specified tax-free perquisites, effective from April 1, 2025.<\/p>\n

Under the new framework, the eligibility limits have been increased as follows:<\/p>\n