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Compensation received by an individual or their legal heirs in the event of a disaster is governed by Section 10(10BC) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. This section provides an exemption for such compensation to alleviate the financial burden on affected individuals or families. Scope of Exemption: Compensation received from: The Central Governmentor a State Government. Any local […]

Retrenchment compensation is the amount paid to a workman (employee) at the time of termination of employment due to retrenchment (layoff) or closure of the business. The tax treatment of retrenchment compensation is governed by Section 10(10B) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, which provides exemptions for such payments. Eligibility for Exemption: The exemption applies

Leave encashment refers to the amount received by an employee in exchange for unused leave balance at the time of retirement, resignation, or superannuation. The tax treatment of leave encashment is governed by Section 10(10AA) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, which provides exemptions for such payments. Exemption under Section 10(10AA): Exemption for Government Employees:

The commuted value of pension refers to the lump sum amount received by an employee in lieu of a portion of their pension. This is governed by Section 10(10A) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, which provides the rules for its taxability and exemptions. Types of Pension Commutation: Government Employees: Pension received by government employees

Gratuity is a payment made by the employer to an employee in appreciation of the past services rendered by the employee. Gratuity can either be received by: the employee himself at the time of his retirement; or the legal heir on the event of the death of the employee. Gratuity received by an employee on