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Income from Salaries (Section 15 to 17), Part - 2

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

GGas/ Electricity / Water facilityOwnManufacturing cost per unit is taxable
Purchase from outside agencyCost to the employer is taxable

 

EEducation FacilityOwnTaxableMarket feesExemptRs. 1,000 p.m. per child is exempt
HiredCost to the employer is taxable
ExemptScholarship is exempt u/s 10(16)Training of employee is exempt.

 

Transport FacilityRailways / AirlineExempt

 

M
(m e d i c a l)
1.Employer’s Own HospitalFully exemptFamily members :
2.Private HospitalExempt upto Rs.15,000

 

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

 

3.Govt. HospitalFully exempt.
4.Treatment of prescribed disease in approved hospitalFully exempt.
5.Re imbursementExempt upto Rs.15,000

 

SServant FacilityCost to the employer is taxable or Salary of servant is taxable.

 

Car facility

 

Car Facility RE 

cases

Car is owned or hired byRE 
borne by
Car used wholly for personal  purposeCar is used  for mixed purpose
A cat BERERUse+ regular expenses + salary of driver – recovery is taxable.upto 1600 cc1,800p.m. taxablerecov ery not applic able
Exceeds 1600cc2,400p.m. taxable
Driver900 p.m. taxable
B cat BEREEUse+ salary of driver – recovery is taxable.Upto 1600cc600p.m. taxable
Exceeds 1600cc900p.m. taxable
Driver900p.m. taxable
C cat AEEERregular expenses + salary of driver – recovery is taxable.Upto 1600cc1,800p.m. exempt.
Exceeds 1600cc2400 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 exempt16.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 employees19.Medical facility in Own /  Govt. hospital.

 

 

PROVIDENT 
FUND

SPFPPFURPFRPF
1.Employer’s  contribution towards PF.Not TaxableDoes not contributeNot TaxableExcess of 12% of SAS is taxable
At the time of lump sum withdrawalTaxable under the head SALARY
2.Employee’s contribution towards PF. Whether deduction u/s 80C available?AvailableAvailableNot AvailableAvailable
At the time of lump sum withdrawaNot Taxable since already taxed.
3.Interest credited to PF.Not TaxableNot TaxableNot - Texable Excess of 9.5%
is taxable
At the time of lump sum withdrawalInterest on
ER’s contrib.Taxed under the head SALARY
EE’s contrib.Taxed under the head OS
4. Lump sum withdrawal from PFExempted u/s 10(11)Exempted u/s 10(11)TexableExempted u/s 10(12)
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S 10(10). Gratuity
MaximumGovt. employeesEmployees covered under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972Other Employees (as per terms of contract of employment)
ActualFully exempt from tax10,00,000 (life time exemption)Least is exempt10,00,000 (life time exemption)Least is exempt
FormulaActualActual
BS + 100% of DA ------------- x 15 x CYS26Avg SAS ------------ x 15 x CYS30
Salary NABS + 100% of DA at the time of retirementSAS  = BS + DA () + Commission (if) Avg SAS is computed for last 10 months immediately preceding the MONTH of retirement.
CYS. Completed year of serviceif completed year of service is more than 6 month take it as 1 yearignore the part of month.

 

S 10(10A). Pension
Uncommuted pensionCommuted pension
Fully taxable whether Govt. EE or Private EE.Government EmployeePrivate Employees
Receives gratuityDo not receive Gratuity
Fully exempt from tax1/3 of Full Value of Pension is exempt.1/2 of Full Value of Pension is exempt.

 

S 10(10AA). Leave Salary
 Govt. EmployeesPvt. Employees
MaximumFully exempt from tax 3,00,000 (life time exemption)Least is exempt from tax
ActualActual Leave Salary
Formula 110 x Average SAS
Formula 2Earned leave (in months) x Average SAS 
SASSAS  = 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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FAQs on Income from Salaries (Section 15 to 17), Part - 2

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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