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Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT): Introduction, Rules & History

Income Tax : Learn about Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT), a former Indian tax on employers. This guide covers its introduction, controversial rules, a...

September 12, 2025 2016 Views 0 comment Print

Section 194R – Double Taxation/Entry of FBT from back door?

Income Tax : Understanding Section 194R of the Income Tax Act 1961. Is it double taxation or an entry for fringe benefit tax? Find out the impl...

July 20, 2022 6720 Views 0 comment Print

Section 271FB Penalty for default in furnishing return of fringe benefits

Income Tax : The penalty provisions of section 271FB of the Income Tax Act applies to all the employer (who paid fringe benefits to its employe...

February 12, 2020 4794 Views 2 comments Print

TDS is deductible on ESOP

Income Tax : Employee Stock Options Plans (ESOPs) and its different variants like Employees Stock Purchase Plans, Stock Appreciation Rights, St...

August 31, 2018 29415 Views 0 comment Print

Announcement relating to taxation papers for students appearing in May 2010 examination PE-II [Income-tax and Central Sales Tax], PCC/IPCC [Taxation], Final (Old) Course [Direct Taxes] and Final (New) Course [Direct Tax Laws]

CA, CS, CMA : Consequent to abolition of fringe benefit tax, certain benefits taxed earlier as fringe benefits in the hands of the employer woul...

February 23, 2010 1153 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


DTC not expected to be presented in upcoming budget

Income Tax : The Direct Taxes Code 2009 is now on the back burner. The Union finance ministry has veered round to the view that its bold move t...

February 12, 2010 942 Views 0 comment Print

Adjustment of Advance FBT with Advance Tax for A.Y. 2010-11

Income Tax : The Central Board of Direct Taxes have decided that any instalment of advance tax paid in respect of fringe benefits for assessmen...

January 29, 2010 6577 Views 0 comment Print

Income tax refunds may get delayed by a fortnight

Income Tax : Income tax refunds may get delayed for a fortnight, following a complete revamp of security buffers in the computer software syste...

January 23, 2010 1032 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT may allow companies to adjust the FBT paid against the advance tax due in the March quarter

Income Tax : The government will allow companies to adjust the fringe benefit tax (FBT) paid by them against the advance tax due in the March q...

January 9, 2010 1309 Views 0 comment Print

Perquisite Valuation rules not considered the inflation and old exempt amount limit been kept

Income Tax : The fringe benefit tax (FBT) was strongly opposed by India Inc, but there is no doubt that it was beneficial to the employees — ...

December 30, 2009 1008 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Medical Reimbursement Up to ₹15,000 Not Subject to FBT: Madras HC

Income Tax : The Madras High Court ruled that medical reimbursements up to ₹15,000 per employee cannot be subjected to Fringe Benefit Tax in ...

June 20, 2026 228 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Upholds FBT Additions on Employee-Related free tickets, hospitality, conveyance, goods & lodging

Income Tax : The ITAT Delhi held that free tickets, hospitality, conveyance, goods, and lodging expenses attracted Fringe Benefit Tax under the...

June 11, 2026 171 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai Deleted FBT Addition as Sales Promotion Expenses Gave No Employee Benefit

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that advertising and sales promotion expenses incurred on dealers and third parties cannot be treated as fringe ...

February 4, 2026 426 Views 0 comment Print

No FBT on Travelling & Conveyance where public transport connectivity was absent 

Income Tax : Dive into Prakash Industries Ltd vs ACIT case dissected by ITAT Delhi, detailing FBT exemptions for transport services and medical...

March 18, 2024 759 Views 0 comment Print

Deduction towards fringe benefit tax available while computing book profits u/s 115JB

Income Tax : ITAT Delhi held that fringe benefit tax is an allowable deduction in computing book profit as per Section 115JB of the Income Tax ...

September 21, 2023 918 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Circular on adjustment of Advance FBT Paid for Assessment Year 2010-11

Income Tax : Circular No. 2/2010-Income Tax The Finance Act, 2005 introduced a levy namely Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) on the value of certain fr...

January 29, 2010 8633 Views 0 comment Print

Government Put Conditions on Issue of Prepaid Meal Card

Income Tax : Notification No. 1/2009 - Income Tax The Finance Act, 2008, w.e.f. from 1 April 2008, introduced a new concept of Electronic Meal...

January 5, 2009 20256 Views 0 comment Print

FBT on ESOPs – CBDT amends Rule 40C

Income Tax : NOTIFICATION NO 11/2008, Dated: January 18, 2008 Valuation of specified security not being an equity share in the company. 40D. Fo...

January 23, 2008 1192 Views 0 comment Print

Notification on Valuation of ESOP for FBT

Income Tax : NOTIFICATION NO. 264/2007, DATED 23-10-2007 Valuation of specified security or sweat equity share being a share in the company. 40...

October 24, 2007 951 Views 0 comment Print

Extension of Due Date of Payment of The First and Second Installment of Advance FBT on ESOPS

Income Tax : By virtue of the provision of clause (d) of sub-section (1) section 115 WB, introduced by Finance Act, 2007, an employer is liable...

September 13, 2007 982 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Posts in Fringe Benefit Tax

Medical Reimbursement Up to ₹15,000 Not Subject to FBT: Madras HC

June 20, 2026 228 Views 0 comment Print

The Madras High Court ruled that medical reimbursements up to ₹15,000 per employee cannot be subjected to Fringe Benefit Tax in the absence of a clear statutory charging provision. The judgment reiterates that tax cannot be imposed by implication or through administrative circulars.

ITAT Upholds FBT Additions on Employee-Related free tickets, hospitality, conveyance, goods & lodging

June 11, 2026 171 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Delhi held that free tickets, hospitality, conveyance, goods, and lodging expenses attracted Fringe Benefit Tax under the applicable provisions. However, it ruled that rejection of the assessee’s claims did not automatically justify penalty.

ITAT Mumbai Deleted FBT Addition as Sales Promotion Expenses Gave No Employee Benefit

February 4, 2026 426 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that advertising and sales promotion expenses incurred on dealers and third parties cannot be treated as fringe benefits. The key takeaway is that FBT applies only where expenditure amounts to consideration for employment.

Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT): Introduction, Rules & History

September 12, 2025 2016 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT), a former Indian tax on employers. This guide covers its introduction, controversial rules, and why it was abolished in 2009.

No FBT on Travelling & Conveyance where public transport connectivity was absent 

March 18, 2024 759 Views 0 comment Print

Dive into Prakash Industries Ltd vs ACIT case dissected by ITAT Delhi, detailing FBT exemptions for transport services and medical expenses reimbursement, with expert insights.

Deduction towards fringe benefit tax available while computing book profits u/s 115JB

September 21, 2023 918 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that fringe benefit tax is an allowable deduction in computing book profit as per Section 115JB of the Income Tax Act.

FBT not payable on Employee Welfare Expenses

August 25, 2022 1284 Views 0 comment Print

Bilfinger Neo Structo Pvt. Ltd. Vs ACIT (ITAT Ahmedabad) As regards ground relating to Employees Welfare Expenses includible in value of Fringe Benefit Tax, the Ld. AR submitted that the details were properly filed before the Assessing Officer which were never taken into account by the CIT(A) as well as Assessing Officer. Ld. AR further […]

Section 194R – Double Taxation/Entry of FBT from back door?

July 20, 2022 6720 Views 0 comment Print

Understanding Section 194R of the Income Tax Act 1961. Is it double taxation or an entry for fringe benefit tax? Find out the implications for businesses.

FBT not leviable on mere provision for Approved Superannuation Fund

June 16, 2022 714 Views 0 comment Print

Jyoti Ltd. Vs DCIT (ITAT Ahmedabad) Solitary issue involved therein relates to the addition by Assessing Officer and confirmed by the learned CIT(A) being provision towards contribution to Approved Superannuation Fund for the purpose of determining liability of the assessee on account of Fringe Benefit Tax. FULL TEXT OF THE ORDER OF ITAT AHMEDABAD This […]

Delhi HC directs Income Tax Dept to decide on Refund claimed by American Express

April 10, 2022 951 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court directs rectification of Amex India’s tax assessment, orders refund of Rs. 45.60 crore. Get insights into the ruling.

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