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DA hike: How your Dearness Allowance component in salary is taxed, explained

A component of your basic salary for central government employees and pensioners, dearness allowance is subject to income-tax. Here's a look at how it should be reported in your ITR and what is the tax slab.

23 Aug 2026 5:18 pm