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S 15. Charge
Which income is charged under the head Salaries Where there exists a relationship of employer and employee. Where an individual is bound to follow the instructions of other it is said that there exists a relationship of ER and EE.
When is salaries charged to tax.

Salaries charged to tax either on DUE or RECEIPT whichever matures earlier

Exception : Following salaries charged to tax only on receipt basis.

Advance salary. Bonus Salary in lieu of notice period Arrears of salary if salary is increased with retrospective effect
  However all perquisites are taxable on provided basis. But LIP on due basis, Re-imbursement on paid basis.

 

 

Allowances = Cash + Particular Purpose + Fixed

Fully Exempted Allowances S 10(7). ER : CG. EE : Indian Citizen working abroad then allowances and perquisites fully exempt. Allowances to High Court / Supreme Court Judges is fully exempt. Salary to UNO employees is fully exempt.

 

   Basic Salary Allowances Perquisites
S 10(7). ER : CG. EE : Indian Citizen working abroad Taxable Exempt Exempt
High Court / Supreme Court Judges Taxable Exempt Taxable
UNO employees Exempt Exempt Exempt

 

 

Fully Taxable Allowances (SCOPE 
DRAFT)
Servant City Compensatory  Overtime Project Entertainment
Dearness Rural Absent Fixed Medical Tiffin
High cost of living Marriage Telephone  Holiday Home
Physically fit allowance Lunch Breakfast Dinner

 

Special Allowances Part 1 exemption Amount spend towards official or specified purpose. Part 2 exemption Amount as specified in Income Tax Rules.
THAR DUCT Transport allowance upto Rs. 1,600 pm / Rs. 3,200 pm is exempt.
Transfer Helper Acadamic R & D Children Education upto Rs. 100 pm is exempt. Max 2 child.
Daily Uniform Conveynce Trevalling Hostel upto Rs. 300 pm is exempt. Max 2 child.
  Outstation allowances 10,000 p.m. or 70% of allowance whichever is lower is exempt.

 

Partially exempted Allowances (HRA) Maximum 50% of SAS / 40% of SAS Least is exempt from tax.
Actual Actual
Formula Rent paid – 10% of SAS
SAS = BS + DA() + Commission (if)

 

Deduction u/s 16(ii) : Entertainment Allowance Deduction u/s 16(iii) : Professional Tax
Deduction allowed only to Govt. EE. Professional tax / Employment tax
Maximum 5,000 Least is deductible Deduction allowed in the financial year of payment. Where this tax is paid by ER on behalf of EE then it is first added to gross salary and then deduction is allowed.
Actual  Actual 
Formula 20% of basic Salary

 

Specified Employee. If any of the 3 condition is satisfied an employee is treated as specified employee. [17(2)(iii)] Non Specified Employee. 
1. Employee + Director If none of the conditions are satisfied then employee is treated as non specified employee. 
2. Employee + Substantial Interest. S 2(32) An employee holding atleast 20% voting power in a company.
3. Income from Salary less salary in kind exceeds Rs. 50,000

 

S 17(2). Perquisites. [Category A Perquisites : AFLO SUL GMHCC EA]. Taxable in both the case of employees : Specified EE and Non Specified EE.
A
  Cities having a population (Census of 2001) of
Accommodation is Upto 10 lakh more than 10 Lakhs & upto 25 Lakhs exceeds 25 Lakhs
Owned by    employer 7.5% of AS is taxable 10% of AS is taxable 15% of AS is taxable
Hired by employer ‘Lease rent’ or ‘15% of AS’ whichever is lower is taxable
AS shall be computed on due basis for the period accommodation is occupied by EE.
AS = Accommodation Salary  = BS + DA() + Commission + all taxable allowances + Fees. AS do not include perquisites, ER’s contribution towards PF and DA not forming part of salary.
Hotel Accommodation : 24% of AS or hire charges whichever is lower is taxable. Exempt for upto 15 days if hotel accommodation is provided to EE if transferred from one city to another city.

 

F Furniture Owned by Employer : 10% pa of the original cost of the asset is taxable.
Hired by Employer : Actual hire charges is taxable.

 

L Life Insurance Premium Paid by EE. Deduction allowed u/s 80C.
Paid by ER on behalf of EE. Taxable under head Salary on due basis and deduction allowed u/s 80C on paid basis.
Exempt. Staff group insurance is fully exempt from tax.

 

O Obligation of EE discharged by ER Official Purpose Fully exempt Texable on paid basis
Personal Purpose Amount re imbursed is fully paid basis. taxable.

 

S Sale of movable assets. Purchase price of the movable asset xxx
Less : Depreciation for completed year  
EXEMPT if : a. Computer or electronic item related to compute 50% WDV xxx
b. Motor Car 20% WDV
1. Sale of SIT by ER to EE c. Other Asset 10 % SLM xxx
Cost of the asset to the employer
2. Gift of asset upto Rs.5,000. Less : Sale price of asset to employee xxx
Value of sale of movable asset xxx

 

U Use of asset Owned by Employer :  10% pa of the original cost of the asset is taxable.
Hired by Employer :  Actual hire charges is taxable.
Exempt Use of computer, laptop and telephone is exempt from tax.

 

L Loan Facility from ER’s own account SBI lending rate as on 1-4 x amount of each loan outstanding on the last day of each month.
Not taxable if 1. If aggregate of loan amount do not exceeds Rs. 20,000.
2. Loan is taken for medical treatment of specified disease.

 

G  Gifts in Kind  upto Rs. 5,000 is exempt from tax.
In cash fully taxable. It is bonus taxable on receipt basis.

 

M Meal Facility Own canteen Meals provided during office hours at office premises. Texable Cost to the employer
Exempt upto Rs, 50 per meal
Meals provided during office hours and eatable at eating joints. Texable Amount paid
Exempt upto Rs, 50 per meal
Outsourced canteen • Tea or snacks fully exempt from tax. 
Exempt
• Meal provided in remote area or off shore installation fully exempt from tax.

 

H Holiday Home / Facility : Tour, Travel & Accommodation Provided uniformly to all employees Cost to the employer is taxable.
Provided only to keyman / selected employees. Market fees of similar guest house / hotel is taxable.
Exempt  Official purpose is exempt.

 

C Credit Card Facility Personal Purpose  Amount paid / re imbursed is taxable
Official Purpose Exempt. Proper record has to be maintained for claiming exemption. 

 

C

Club Facility Personal Purpose Amount paid / re imbursed is taxable
Official Purpose  Exempt. Proper record has to be maintained for claiming exemption. 
Exempt Corporate membership is exempt. Health Club for all EE is exempt.

 

E ESOP

FMV on exercise date less recovery is taxable.

 

A Approved Superannuation Fund ER’s contribution in excess of ₹ 1,50,000 is taxable

 

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FAQs on Income from Salaries (Section 15 to 17), Part - 1 - Fast Track Quick Revision Income Tax - Taxation

1. What is considered as income from salaries for taxation purposes?
Ans. Income from salaries for taxation purposes includes all forms of compensation received by an individual for their employment, including basic salary, bonuses, commissions, allowances, and any other monetary benefits received from the employer.
2. Are there any deductions available for income from salaries?
Ans. Yes, there are various deductions available for income from salaries. Some common deductions include contributions to the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF), contributions to the National Pension Scheme (NPS), standard deduction, and deductions for medical insurance premiums, among others.
3. How is income from salaries taxed?
Ans. Income from salaries is taxed based on the income tax slab rates applicable to an individual. The tax rates vary based on the individual's income level, and different slabs have different tax rates. Additionally, certain exemptions and deductions are also available to reduce the taxable income.
4. Do I need to report income from salaries if I receive Form 16 from my employer?
Ans. Yes, it is essential to report income from salaries even if you receive Form 16 from your employer. Form 16 is a certificate issued by the employer that provides details of your salary and tax deductions. However, it is the individual's responsibility to accurately report their income and claim any deductions or exemptions while filing their income tax return.
5. Can I claim a tax refund if excess tax has been deducted from my income from salaries?
Ans. Yes, if excess tax has been deducted from your income from salaries, you can claim a tax refund while filing your income tax return. The refund is calculated based on the total tax liability for the year and the amount of tax already paid. If the tax deducted is higher than the actual tax liability, the excess amount can be claimed as a refund.
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