Salaries

Gratuity is a lump-sum payment made by an employer to an employee as a token of appreciation for long-term service. Its tax treatment depends on: Type of employee(government/private sector). Coverage under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972. Amount received vs. exemption limits. 1. Tax Exemption Rules for Gratuity Government Employees Fully exemptfrom tax, regardless of […]

Pension is a periodic payment made to an employee after retirement. Under Section 17(1)(ii) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, pension is treated as “Salary Income” and taxed accordingly. The taxability depends on whether the pension is commuted (lump-sum) or uncommuted (periodic). 1. Types of Pension & Their Tax Treatment TYPE OF PENSION TAXABILITY EXEMPTION (IF ANY) Uncommuted Pension (Monthly Payments) Fully taxable as

Leave salary, or leave encashment, refers to the payment an employee receives for unused leave days. Its taxability depends on when it is received (during service or at retirement/resignation) and the employee’s sector (government or private). Below is a detailed breakdown: 1. Tax Rules for Leave Salary A.  Leave Encashment Received During Employment Fully taxableas part of “Income from Salaries” for

Retrenchment compensation received by an employee due to termination of employment is partially exempt from tax under Section 10(10B) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Below is a detailed breakdown of the exemption rules, calculations, and key conditions. 1. Eligibility & Conditions for Exemption Applies to: Workers retrenched under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. Employees terminated due to business closure, restructuring,

Compensation received under a Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) or Voluntary Separation Scheme is partially exempt from tax under Section 10(10C) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Below is a detailed breakdown of the exemption rules, conditions, and calculations. 1. Eligibility for Exemption The exemption applies to employees of: Public Sector Companies(PSUs) Private Companies Government Employees(Central/State) Local Authorities Universities & Educational Institutions

Under the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) scheme, employers are required to contribute to a Recognised Provident Fund (RPF) for eligible employees. The tax treatment of these contributions depends on compliance with EPF rules and salary thresholds. Below is a detailed breakdown: 1. Employer Contribution Rate Mandatory Contribution: 12% of employee’s salary(Basic + Dearness Allowance + Retaining Allowance, if

Section 16 allows three key deductions from gross salary income before computing taxable salary. These deductions help reduce the overall tax liability for salaried individuals. 1. Standard Deduction [Section 16(ia)] Amount: ₹50,000(for both salaried employees and pensioners). Applicability: Available under the Old Tax Regime(not in New Tax Regime from FY 2023-24). Automatically deducted from gross salary before calculating taxable

Here’s a detailed table summarizing the tax treatment of Provident Fund (PF) contributions, interest, and withdrawals for calculating taxable salary income under the Income Tax Act, 1961 (as of 2025): Tax Treatment of Provident Funds in India PROVIDENT FUND TYPE EMPLOYEE’S CONTRIBUTION EMPLOYER’S CONTRIBUTION INTEREST EARNED WITHDRAWAL RULES Statutory PF (SPF) – Tax-free (eligible for Section 80C deduction up to ₹1.5L/year). – Fully exempt from tax. – Fully

Here’s a detailed explanation of tax relief under Section 89(1) read with Rule 21A of the Income Tax Act, 1961, for salary received in arrears or in advance: 1. Purpose of Relief Under Section 89(1) Objective: To mitigate the tax burden when salary/pension is received in arrears or advance, which might otherwise push the taxpayer into a higher

Retirement planning is crucial for employees to ensure financial security post-retirement while minimizing tax liabilities. The Income Tax Act, 1961 provides several tax-saving opportunities for salaried employees to optimize their retirement corpus. Below is a structured guide on tax-efficient retirement planning for employees in India. 1. Tax Treatment of Retirement Benefits A.  Provident Funds (EPF, PPF, VPF) Employee Provident