The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has introduced new rules, 3C and 3D, effective August 18, 2025, which raise the income thresholds to 4 lakh (salary) and ₹8 lakh (gross total income) for taxing specific perquisites. This move provides significant tax relief on non-cash benefits for middle-income salaried employees.

This blog post provides a comprehensive guide to Form 12BB, a statement of claims by an employee for deduction of tax. It covers the importance of Form 12BB, what to declare, and how to fill it out correctly.