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Professional tax u/s 16(iii)

State professional tax deducted from salary — fully deductible.

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Salary income — Taxable salary after standard deduction, HRA/LTA exemptions, and professional tax.
Standard deduction u/s 16(ia) — Flat deduction from salary — ₹50,000 (old) or ₹75,000 (new regime).

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