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Category B Perquisites. [GET MSc]. Taxable only in case of Specified EE on provided basis.

If GETMSc is re- imbursed then it becomes obligation of EE discharged by ER. Any amount re-imbursed is taxable in both the cases of EE - specified EE / Non Specified EE

G Gas/ Electricity / Water facility Own Manufacturing cost per unit is taxable
Purchase from outside agency Cost to the employer is taxable

 

E Education Facility Own Taxable Market fees Exempt Rs. 1,000 p.m. per child is exempt
Hired Cost to the employer is taxable
Exempt Scholarship is exempt u/s 10(16) Training of employee is exempt.

 

Transport Facility Railways / Airline Exempt

 

M
(m e d i c a l)
1. Employer’s Own Hospital Fully exempt Family members :
2. Private Hospital Exempt upto Rs.15,000

 

Box 1 Box 2
Self, Spouse & children (dependent / not dependent) Parents, Brother & Sister (only dependent)

 

3. Govt. Hospital Fully exempt.
4. Treatment of prescribed disease in approved hospital Fully exempt.
5. Re imbursement Exempt upto Rs.15,000

 

S Servant Facility Cost to the employer is taxable or Salary of servant is taxable.

 

Car facility

 

Car Facility RE 

cases

Car is owned or hired by RE 
borne by
Car used wholly for personal  purpose Car is used  for mixed purpose
A cat B ER ER Use+ regular expenses + salary of driver – recovery is taxable. upto 1600 cc 1,800p.m. taxable recov ery not applic able
Exceeds 1600cc 2,400p.m. taxable
Driver 900 p.m. taxable
B cat B ER EE Use+ salary of driver – recovery is taxable. Upto 1600cc 600p.m. taxable
Exceeds 1600cc 900p.m. taxable
Driver 900p.m. taxable
C cat A EE ER regular expenses + salary of driver – recovery is taxable. Upto 1600cc 1,800p.m. exempt.
Exceeds 1600cc 2400 p.m. exempt.
Driver
900 p.m. exempt
Recovery is applicable.

 

 

Category C Perquisites : FULLY EXEMPTED PERQUISITES
1. Staff group insurance. 11. HHF – official purpose exempt.
2. Use of laptop, computer & telephone is exempt. 12. Meal upto Rs 50 per meal is exempt.
3. Gifts in kind upto Rs. 5,000 is exempt.  13. Meal in remote area is exempt.
4. Sale of SIT to its employees is exempt. 14. Hotel accommodation – transfer and upto 15 days.
5. The other asset which is 10 year old is exempt. 15. Education facility upto ₹ 1,000 p.m. / child.
6. Loan facility upto Rs. 20,000 is exempt 16. Training of EE’s
7. Loan given for treatment of specified disease. 17. S 10(16). Scholarship.
8. Credit card / club if given for official purpose. 18. Medical facilities upto Rs.15,000.
9. Health club – for all employees 19. Medical facility in Own /  Govt. hospital.

 

 

PROVIDENT 
FUND

SPF PPF URPF RPF
1. Employer’s  contribution towards PF. Not Taxable Does not contribute Not Taxable Excess of 12% of SAS is taxable
At the time of lump sum withdrawal Taxable under the head SALARY
2. Employee’s contribution towards PF. Whether deduction u/s 80C available? Available Available Not Available Available
At the time of lump sum withdrawa Not Taxable since already taxed.
3. Interest credited to PF. Not Taxable Not Taxable Not - Texable  Excess of 9.5%
is taxable
At the time of lump sum withdrawal Interest on
ER’s contrib. Taxed under the head SALARY
EE’s contrib. Taxed under the head OS
4.  Lump sum withdrawal from PF Exempted u/s 10(11) Exempted u/s 10(11) Texable Exempted u/s 10(12)
    EEE EEE EET EEE

 

S 10(10). Gratuity
Maximum Govt. employees Employees covered under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 Other Employees (as per terms of contract of employment)
Actual Fully exempt from tax 10,00,000 (life time exemption) Least is exempt 10,00,000 (life time exemption) Least is exempt
Formula Actual Actual
BS + 100% of DA ------------- x 15 x CYS26 Avg SAS ------------ x 15 x CYS30
Salary  NA BS + 100% of DA at the time of retirement SAS  = BS + DA () + Commission (if) Avg SAS is computed for last 10 months immediately preceding the MONTH of retirement.
CYS. Completed year of service if completed year of service is more than 6 month take it as 1 year ignore the part of month.

 

S 10(10A). Pension
Uncommuted pension Commuted pension
Fully taxable whether Govt. EE or Private EE. Government Employee Private Employees
Receives gratuity Do not receive Gratuity
Fully exempt from tax 1/3 of Full Value of Pension is exempt. 1/2 of Full Value of Pension is exempt.

 

S 10(10AA). Leave Salary
  Govt. Employees Pvt. Employees
Maximum Fully exempt from tax  3,00,000 (life time exemption) Least is exempt from tax
Actual Actual Leave Salary
Formula 1 10 x Average SAS
Formula 2 Earned leave (in months) x Average SAS  
SAS SAS  = BS + DA () + Commission (if) Avg SAS is computed for last 10 months immediately preceding the DATE of retirement.
    Leave Salary = Leave Entitlement – Leave availed – Leave Encashed. Leave entitlement is max 30 days for each completed year of service.

 

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1. What is considered as income from salaries for tax purposes?
Ans. Income from salaries for tax purposes includes any money or benefits received by an individual as compensation for their employment. This can include regular salary or wages, bonuses, commissions, allowances, and any other monetary benefits received from the employer.
2. Are there any exemptions or deductions available for income from salaries?
Ans. Yes, there are certain exemptions and deductions available for income from salaries. Some common exemptions include house rent allowance (HRA), leave travel allowance (LTA), and medical reimbursements. Deductions such as standard deduction and deductions for professional tax and employment-related expenses are also available.
3. How is income from salaries taxed in Section 15 to 17 of the Income Tax Act?
Ans. Income from salaries is taxed according to the provisions of Section 15 to 17 of the Income Tax Act. Section 15 deals with the computation of salary income, Section 16 covers specific deductions that can be claimed by the employee, and Section 17 defines various components of salary and their tax treatment.
4. Can I claim a tax refund for excess tax deducted from my salary?
Ans. Yes, if excess tax has been deducted from your salary, you can claim a tax refund while filing your income tax return. You need to provide the necessary details in the return, such as the amount of tax deducted and the TDS certificate received from your employer, to claim the refund.
5. Are there any specific tax obligations for employers related to income from salaries?
Ans. Yes, employers have certain tax obligations related to income from salaries. They are responsible for deducting the applicable tax (TDS) from the employee's salary and depositing it with the government. Employers also need to issue Form 16, which provides details of the salary paid and the tax deducted, to the employee. They must file regular TDS returns and comply with other tax-related requirements as per the Income Tax Act.
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