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Leave Travel Allowance (LTA) exemption: What Every Taxpayer Should Know

Income Tax : The article explains the tax implications of domestic and international holidays under the Income Tax Act, 2025. It highlights rul...

May 18, 2026 708 Views 0 comment Print

Can Rs. 25 Lakh Leave Encashment exemption be claimed retrospectively? Legal analysis

Income Tax : The ITAT held that the enhanced ₹25 lakh leave encashment exemption is a beneficial and curative amendment and can apply retrosp...

March 2, 2026 3420 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax Benefits for Salaried Persons A.Y. 2026-27 (FY 2025-26)

Income Tax : Summary of key income tax benefits for salaried individuals for AY 2026-27, covering a range of exempt allowances like HRA, Childr...

October 17, 2025 561366 Views 47 comments Print

Proof of Leave Travel Allowance: Employer’s Duty or Employee’s?

Income Tax : While employers may assess LTA claims based on declarations provided by employees, they are not obligated to collect proof such as...

January 21, 2025 4044 Views 1 comment Print

Leave Travel Allowance (LTA) under Section 10(5) of Income Tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : Unravel the intricacies of LTA under Section 10(5) of the Income Tax Act. Explore exemptions, key judgments like State Bank of Ind...

February 4, 2024 6993 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


COVID 19 Ex Gratia to borrowers for difference in interest : FAQs

Finance : The bank/ lending institution will provide ex gratia payment to the borrower account of the difference between compound interest a...

November 6, 2020 14679 Views 3 comments Print

Income-tax Exemption on deemed LTC fare for non-Central Government employees

Income Tax : In order to provide the benefits to other employees (i.e. non-Central Government employees) who are not covered by the above menti...

October 29, 2020 12030 Views 3 comments Print

Leave Travel Concession- Replace “Calendar year” by “Financial year”: ICAI

Income Tax : As per the provisions of section 10(5) of the Income-tax Act, 1961, an exemption of the value of leave Travel Concession/Assistanc...

June 26, 2014 4455 Views 0 comment Print

DTC: LTA may be exempted

Income Tax : The government may allow the Leave Travel Allowance (LTA) to be exempted from taxation once the Direct Tax Code (DTC) comes into e...

September 3, 2010 1231 Views 0 comment Print

DTC: Bad news for Salaried- Leave travel Allowance (LTA) not available

Income Tax : Salaried taxpayers may have less kitty for holidays from April 2012, with the government proposing to scrap tax incentives on leav...

September 2, 2010 2745 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


SC LTC Ruling Cannot Retrospectively Create TDS Default: ITAT Ahmedabad

Income Tax : ITAT ruled that although LTC exemption involving foreign travel stood disallowed by SC, such judgment could not retrospectively im...

May 15, 2026 150 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Allows Re-Computation of Leave Encashment Exemption Because CBDT Raised Limit to ₹25 Lakh

Income Tax : The Tribunal held that the revised ₹25 lakh exemption limit for leave encashment under Section 10(10AA) must be considered and r...

March 4, 2026 5487 Views 0 comment Print

Foreign Leg in LTC Travel Makes Employer Liable for TDS: SC

Income Tax : The Supreme Court held that Leave Travel Concession involving foreign travel falls outside Section 10(5) exemption. Employers must...

February 28, 2026 993 Views 0 comment Print

SC Stays TDS Demand Notices Against SBI in Foreign LTC Reimbursement Case

Income Tax : The Supreme Court stayed recovery of tax and interest demanded for non-deduction of TDS on foreign LTC reimbursements. The matter ...

February 24, 2026 531 Views 0 comment Print

Karnataka HC Upholds TDS Demand on Foreign LTC as Section 10(5) Inapplicable

Income Tax : The High Court ruled that LTC involving foreign travel is not exempt under Section 10(5) and TDS must be deducted under Section 19...

February 24, 2026 405 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


CBDT Raises Cash Equivalent Limit for Leave Salary in Income Tax Act

Income Tax : CBDT has issued Notification No. 31/2023-Income-Tax and Increased limit for tax exemption on leave encashment for non-government ...

May 24, 2023 20793 Views 13 comments Print

CBDT notifies rules for LTC Cash Voucher Scheme

Income Tax : CBDT notifies rules for LTC (Leave Travel Concession) Cash Voucher Scheme [Section 10(5)] vide which LTC Exemption of Rs. 36000 pe...

May 5, 2021 10593 Views 1 comment Print

Clarification on full & final settlement of claims pertaining to LTC Special Cash Package Scheme

Corporate Law : Keeping in view of practical difficulties in submission of bills/claims for purchases made particularly in late hours of 31st Marc...

March 30, 2021 1656 Views 0 comment Print

4th FAQs on LTC Cash Voucher Scheme

Income Tax : Whether the full and final settlement of the bills pertaining to LTC Cash Scheme is also to be ensured by 31st March, 2021, withou...

March 10, 2021 26124 Views 2 comments Print

LTC: Reimbursement of cancellation/reschedule charges for air/train tickets

Corporate Law : No. 31011/1/2020-Estt (A.IV) Government of India Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Department of Personnel and...

January 7, 2021 5997 Views 0 comment Print


LTC Destination Change Needs Prior Approval: Delhi HC

February 26, 2025 780 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court rules that government employees cannot change LTC destinations midway without prior approval, dismissing a review plea on procedural grounds.

Proof of Leave Travel Allowance: Employer’s Duty or Employee’s?

January 21, 2025 4044 Views 1 comment Print

While employers may assess LTA claims based on declarations provided by employees, they are not obligated to collect proof such as tickets, boarding passes, or travel invoices. However, depending on internal policies, employers retain the right to demand such proof for internal audit or compliance purposes.

TDS deductible u/s. 192 on reimbursement of Leave Travel Concession: ITAT Delhi

April 5, 2024 3909 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that TDS is required to be deducted under section 192 of the Income Tax Act on the reimbursement of LTC (Leave Travel Concession) /LFC (Leave Fare Concession) and HTC (Home Travel Concession).

Leave Travel Allowance (LTA) under Section 10(5) of Income Tax Act, 1961

February 4, 2024 6993 Views 0 comment Print

Unravel the intricacies of LTA under Section 10(5) of the Income Tax Act. Explore exemptions, key judgments like State Bank of India vs. ACIT, and practical considerations.

ITAT: Exemption of Leave Encashment for DoT Employees under 10(10AA)

August 21, 2023 6702 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad deletes disallowance on leave encashment for employees in Department of Telecommunication under Section 10(10AA) of Income Tax Act. Read full order

LTC Claim Guide: Provisions and Documents – Explained

July 27, 2023 13812 Views 0 comment Print

Understand LTC (Leave Travel Concession) claim provisions, eligibility, documents needed, and tax implications. Learn how to maximize the tax benefit for travel expenses.

Taxation Rules for Leave Encashment – Brief Overview

May 27, 2023 13866 Views 1 comment Print

Explore the taxation rules for leave encashment, covering taxability during service, retirement, and for legal heirs. Stay updated with the latest CBDT relief, raising the exemption limit to ₹25 lakh for non-government salaried employees, effective April 1, 2023. Learn about the conditions under Section 10 of the Income Tax Act and stay informed about the tax benefits available to employees for leave encashment.

Now get ₹25 lakh exemption on your leave encashment !!

May 26, 2023 8376 Views 3 comments Print

Explore the increased tax exemption on leave encashment for non-government employees in India. Learn about the new limit, eligibility, and implications on retirement benefits.

CBDT Raises Cash Equivalent Limit for Leave Salary in Income Tax Act

May 24, 2023 20793 Views 13 comments Print

CBDT has issued Notification No. 31/2023-Income-Tax and Increased limit for tax exemption on leave encashment for non-government salaried employees   The Income-tax Act, 1961, previously allowed a tax exemption on leave encashment for non-government salaried employees. This exemption was applicable to the period of earned leave they had accrued at the time of retirement, whether through superannuation […]

State Govt Undertaking Employee cannot be treated as State Govt Employee for Gratuity & LTA Exemption

May 8, 2023 2748 Views 0 comment Print

State Government Undertaking may be considered as a State instrumentality within the definition of article 12 of Constitution of India, the same cannot be treated as Central or State Government

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