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Taxability of concessional or interest-free loan perquisite by Employee

Income Tax : Employer-provided interest-free or concessional loans are taxable as salary perquisites due to the financial benefit enjoyed by em...

June 9, 2026 46035 Views 1 comment Print

Taxability of Perquisite in rent-free or concessional Employee Accommodation

Income Tax : Eligible individuals, non-corporate taxpayers, and senior citizens can avoid TDS on specified incomes by furnishing Form 15G or Fo...

June 8, 2026 30192 Views 2 comments Print

Taxability of Retirement Benefits in India

Income Tax : The Income Tax Department has explained the tax treatment of gratuity, pension, leave encashment, provident funds, NPS, and retire...

June 7, 2026 14637 Views 1 comment Print

Deductions and Allowances for Salaried Employees: A Comprehensive Guide

Income Tax : This guide explains the tax treatment of salary allowances, exemptions, and deductions available to salaried employees. It highlig...

June 7, 2026 25191 Views 0 comment Print

Can I Claim HRA and Home Loan Benefits at the Same Time? My CA Said Yes, My Colleague Said No

Income Tax : HRA exemption and home loan deductions operate under separate sections of the Income Tax Act. Taxpayers may claim both under the o...

June 4, 2026 1134 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


Budget 2024: Increase in Standard Deduction & Family Pension Deduction

Income Tax : From April 2025, standard and family pension deductions will increase to ₹75,000 and ₹25,000 under the new tax regime, boostin...

July 23, 2024 4572 Views 0 comment Print

Budget 2024: ₹75,000 Standard Deduction, ₹17,500 Tax Saving for Salaried

Income Tax : Discover the Ministry of Finance's latest tax changes: ₹75,000 standard deduction, enhanced pension benefits. Potential savings ...

July 23, 2024 2055 Views 0 comment Print

Rent Concession on house provided to assessee by employer is perquisites

Income Tax : Perquisites includes the value of any concession in the matter of rent respecting any accommodation provided to the assessee by hi...

August 8, 2022 2070 Views 0 comment Print

Advisory on Tax Evasion by Salaried Taxpayers

Income Tax : Cautionary Advisory on Reports of tax evasion by under-reporting income or inflating deductions/Exemptions by salaried taxpayers. ...

April 18, 2018 26742 Views 2 comments Print

Standard deduction available on pension from former employer: CBDT

Income Tax : The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has clarified that the pension received by a taxpayer from his former employer is taxable...

April 5, 2018 20130 Views 6 comments Print


Latest Judiciary


Ex-Gratia Payment on Unit Closure Not Taxable as Salary: ITAT Chennai

Income Tax : The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Chennai, held that an ex-gratia payment received by an employee upon the closure of the ...

October 5, 2025 1647 Views 0 comment Print

Voluntary Compensation in lieu of ESOP Not Part of Salary: Delhi HC in Flipkart-Phonepe Case

Income Tax : In the case of Sanjay Baweja Vs DCIT, the Delhi High Court ruled that one-time payments in lieu of ESOPs do not constitute salary ...

June 9, 2024 31728 Views 3 comments Print

Rule 3 applies only when a concession in rent is provided by employer to employee

Income Tax : ITAT Delhi dismisses Revenue's appeal against order of Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) regarding valuation of perquisites and...

March 20, 2024 1467 Views 0 comment Print

No Tax on Salary for Non-Resident Assessee Rendering Services Outside India: ITAT

Income Tax : Explore the ITAT Delhi ruling on Devi Dayal Vs DCIT regarding taxation of salary earned by a non-resident outside India. Detailed ...

February 15, 2024 1722 Views 0 comment Print

Section 40(a)(ia) Inapplicable to TDS Non-Deduction on Pre-AY 2015-16 Salary

Income Tax : ITAT Delhi's decision in the case of Sumaitri Bima Distributors Pvt. Ltd vs. ITO regarding non-applicability of S.40(a)(ia) for TD...

November 4, 2023 1290 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


CBDT amends Income Tax Rule 21AIA (Relief when salary is paid in arrears or in advance)

Income Tax : CBDT amends Income-tax Rules 1962. This change, effective August 21, 2025, revises Rule 21AIA, omitting sub-rule (4) and redefinin...

August 21, 2025 1227 Views 0 comment Print

Govt Notifies ₹4 Lakh, ₹8 Lakh Income Tax Perquisite Limits

Income Tax : CBDT notifies new perquisite rules under Section 17(2); salary limit ₹4 lakh and gross total income limit ₹8 lakh for claiming...

August 18, 2025 3576 Views 0 comment Print

All about Income Tax / TDS Deduction from Salaries for FY 2024-25

Income Tax : Key updates on income tax deduction from salaries under Section 192 for FY 2024-25, including amendments, surcharge rates, and new...

February 20, 2025 16440 Views 0 comment Print

Correction to Income Tax Notification for Accommodation Perquisite Valuation

Income Tax : Corrigendum for the Notification bearing G.S.R. No. 615 (E) dated 18.08.2023 i.e. Income Tax Notification No. 65/2023 dated 18th A...

August 29, 2023 2442 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT Amends Income Tax Rules for Valuation of Accommodation Perquisite

Income Tax : CBDT has modified Income Tax Rules, 1962, to determine the value of perquisite for residential accommodation provided by employers...

August 18, 2023 20328 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Posts in salary income

Taxability of concessional or interest-free loan perquisite by Employee

June 9, 2026 46035 Views 1 comment Print

Employer-provided interest-free or concessional loans are taxable as salary perquisites due to the financial benefit enjoyed by employees. Exemptions apply for loans up to ₹20,000 and specified medical treatment loans.

Taxability of Perquisite in rent-free or concessional Employee Accommodation

June 8, 2026 30192 Views 2 comments Print

Eligible individuals, non-corporate taxpayers, and senior citizens can avoid TDS on specified incomes by furnishing Form 15G or Form 15H when prescribed conditions are met. The rules also mandate UIN allotment, quarterly reporting, and seven-year record retention by the payer.

Taxability of Retirement Benefits in India

June 7, 2026 14637 Views 1 comment Print

The Income Tax Department has explained the tax treatment of gratuity, pension, leave encashment, provident funds, NPS, and retirement compensation under the amended law. The guide clarifies exemption limits, deduction eligibility, and taxable components of retirement benefits.

Deductions and Allowances for Salaried Employees: A Comprehensive Guide

June 7, 2026 25191 Views 0 comment Print

This guide explains the tax treatment of salary allowances, exemptions, and deductions available to salaried employees. It highlights how eligible claims can reduce taxable income under the Income-tax Act.

Can I Claim HRA and Home Loan Benefits at the Same Time? My CA Said Yes, My Colleague Said No

June 4, 2026 1134 Views 0 comment Print

HRA exemption and home loan deductions operate under separate sections of the Income Tax Act. Taxpayers may claim both under the old tax regime if the arrangement is genuine.

Form 122 : One Declaration, Complete Salary TDS Control

May 1, 2026 1167 Views 0 comment Print

The new form consolidates multiple income disclosures into one, enabling accurate TDS deduction. Key takeaway: unified reporting reduces excess tax deduction and refunds.

Income from Salary under Income tax Act, 2025: A Practical Note from 01.04.2026

April 5, 2026 15003 Views 1 comment Print

Explains salary taxation under Income-tax Act 2025 from April 2026, covering sections, perquisites, deductions, TDS changes and new forms.

Taxation of income under the head “Salaries”

April 4, 2026 1068 Views 0 comment Print

The case explains how salary income is computed on a gross basis with only specific deductions permitted. It clarifies the scope of taxable components and highlights the restrictive nature of allowable deductions under the Income-tax Act.

HRA Exemption: 8 Cities Now Qualify for 50% Exemption – A Complete Practical Guide

March 30, 2026 10284 Views 0 comment Print

From April 2026, 8 cities qualify for 50% HRA exemption. New rules impact calculations, compliance, and disclosures for salaried taxpayers.

Income Tax Form 124: Employee Statement for Salary Declaration & TDS Deduction

March 26, 2026 9921 Views 0 comment Print

Form 124 allows employees to declare tax-saving claims to employers. Filing ensures correct TDS calculation with eligible deductions.

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