Here is A Comprehensive and Structured Overview of the “Salaries” income head under the Income Tax Act, 1961.
1. Computation of Income under the head Income from “Salaries” The first head of income is income from “Salaries”. Sections 15, 16 and 17 of the Income-tax Act deal with the computation of income under the head “Salaries”. To understand the computation of income under the head “Salaries”, the following important concepts must first be
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1. Allowances- Income under the head Salaries Allowance is a fixed monetary amount paid by the employer to the employee for meeting some particular expenses, whether personal or for the performance of his duties. These allowances are generally taxable and are to be included in the gross salary unless a specific exemption has been provided
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1. Perquisites [(Section 17(2)]-Definition Section 17(2) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 gives an inclusive definition of ‘perquisite’. As per this section ‘perquisite’ includes: (i) the value of rent-free accommodation provided to the assessee by his employer; (ii) the value of any concession in the matter of rent respecting any accommodation provided to the assessee
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Accommodation provided to the employee may be— (i) unfurnished (ii) furnished Further, such accommodation may be provided: (a) rent free; or (h) at concessional rate. As per amended rule 3(1), the valuation of accommodation should be done as under: (A) Accommodation provided by the Government to its employees Where the
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The rules for valuation of specified fringe benefits or amenities arc as under: 1. Interest Free Or Concessional Loans [Rule 3(7)(i)] The value of the benefit resulting from loans made available to the employee or any member of his household during the relevant previous year by the employer or any person on his behalf shall
As already discussed, motor car/other vehicles, provided by the employer, is a perquisite only for specified employees because it is a facility provided by the employer to the employees. On the other hand, if the car belongs to the employee and the expenses of running and maintenance of that car are met by the employer,
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1. Provision by the employer of services of a Sweeper, a Gardener, a Watchman or Personal Attendant [Rule 3(3)] The value shall be the actual cost to the employer i.e. the total amount of salary paid or payable by the employer or any other person on his behalf for such services as reduced by any
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1. Perquisites [(Section 17(2)]- Income under the head Salaries Section 17(2) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 gives an inclusive definition of ‘perquisite’. As per this section ‘perquisite’ includes: (i) the value of rent-free accommodation provided to the assessee by his employer; (ii) the value of any concession in the matter of rent respecting any
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1. Gratuity 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: (a) the employee himself at the time of his retirement; or (b) the legal heir on the event of the death of the employee.
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So far, we have discussed what are the various incomes, allowances and perquisites which are exempt and which are to be included in gross salary. From the gross salary so computed, the following three deductions are allowed under section 16 provided the employee does not opt to be taxed under section 115BAC: (i) Standard
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