# Meal Voucher Exemption under New Tax Regime (FY 2026) – Clarification Required 

**URL:** https://community.greythr.com/t/meal-voucher-exemption-under-new-tax-regime-fy-2026-clarification-required/23789
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**Created:** [May 26, 2026, 5:55am UTC](https://community.greythr.com/t/meal-voucher-exemption-under-new-tax-regime-fy-2026-clarification-required/23789 "2026-05-26T05:55:10Z")
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### Author: ![Lakshmi\_Greythr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ecae2f/32.png) [@Lakshmi\_Greythr](https://community.greythr.com/u/Lakshmi_Greythr)
#### Post date: [May 26, 2026, 5:55am UTC](https://community.greythr.com/t/meal-voucher-exemption-under-new-tax-regime-fy-2026-clarification-required/23789/1 "2026-05-26T05:55:11Z")

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Hi Team,

With reference to the updated Income Tax Rules, 2026 increasing the meal voucher exemption limit to ₹200 per meal, I wanted to check on its applicability under the **new tax regime (Section 115BAC)**.

As per earlier provisions, meal vouchers/coupons **were not eligible** for exemption under the new regime. However, the updated rules appear to be silent on this aspect.

Can anyone confirm:

- Whether meal vouchers/meal card benefits are now **exempt under the new tax regime** , or

- Should they still be treated as **taxable** for employees opting for the new regime?

Would appreciate inputs based on any official clarification.

Thanks!