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Meal Card Reporting When Filing Itr How to Do It Correctly and Claim Tax Benefits Under Both the Old and New Tax Regimes
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- Meal card tax deduction capped at Rs 50 per meal for AY 2026-27 under old regime.
- Meal card benefit increases to Rs 200 per meal for Tax Year 2026-27.
- Benefit available under both old and new tax regimes from Tax Year 2026-27.
- Employees must report meal card perquisite in ITR and align with Form 16.
- Proper documentation and payroll structuring required for compliance.