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Taxation of income under the head “Salaries”

Income Tax : The case explains how salary income is computed on a gross basis with only specific deductions permitted. It clarifies the scope o...

April 4, 2026 612 Views 0 comment Print

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

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

March 30, 2026 7116 Views 0 comment Print

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

Income Tax : Form 124 allows employees to declare tax-saving claims to employers. Filing ensures correct TDS calculation with eligible deductio...

March 26, 2026 7398 Views 0 comment Print

Income Tax Form 123 replaces 12BA: Statement of Perquisites & Salary Benefits

Income Tax : Employers are required to issue a detailed perquisites statement where salary exceeds Rs.1.5 lakh. This ensures accurate reporting...

March 26, 2026 789 Views 0 comment Print

A Simple Guide to classification of earning under Five Income Heads under Income Tax Act

Income Tax : A simple guide to the five heads of income under the Income Tax Act, 1961, explaining salary, house property, business income, cap...

March 1, 2026 1161 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 4302 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 1878 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 2040 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 26646 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 20076 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 1563 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 31557 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 1371 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 1623 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 1251 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 1164 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 3336 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 16224 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 2379 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 20088 Views 1 comment Print


Dearness Allowance (DA) Calculation for PSU Employees – Q3 2025–26 (October 2025 to December 2025)

October 3, 2025 51054 Views 0 comment Print

The DA rate for PSU employees for Oct-Dec 2025 (Q3 FY 2025-26) is set at 51.80%, an increase of 2.80% from the previous quarter, based on the latest CPI-IW indices

Taxation of Wages and Salaries in India (FY 2025–26): Old vs New regime 

September 9, 2025 12267 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the 2025-26 salary tax implications in India. Compare old vs. new tax regimes, tax slabs, deductions (80C, 80D, HRA), and choose the best option for your income.

New Income Tax Thresholds Limits on Perquisites for Salaried Employees

September 3, 2025 7398 Views 0 comment Print

New tax rules increase salary thresholds for perquisite exemptions. Rules 3C and 3D change limits for tax-free perquisites and overseas medical expenses.

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

August 21, 2025 1164 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT amends Income-tax Rules 1962. This change, effective August 21, 2025, revises Rule 21AIA, omitting sub-rule (4) and redefining specified fund for consistency.

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

August 18, 2025 3336 Views 0 comment Print

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

Salary & Tax: When Does It Become Your Responsibility?

August 15, 2025 2103 Views 0 comment Print

Understand when your salary becomes taxable in India. Learn the due or receipt rule, what counts as salary, and how to calculate your taxable income.

Dearness Allowance (DA) calculation for PSU employees for Q1 2025-26 (April 2025 to June 2025)

April 7, 2025 16755 Views 0 comment Print

DA for PSU employees for Q1 2025-26 is calculated at 48.70%, showing a decrease of 0.90% from Q4 2024-25. The calculation is based on CPI-IW data.

House Rent Allowance (HRA): Exemption, Tax Benefits, Rules & Provisions

March 10, 2025 13536 Views 0 comment Print

This blog delves into the nuances of HRA, its exemptions, tax deductions, and the rules governing it, specifically within the Indian context.

Taxability of director remuneration: Salary or Business income

March 3, 2025 28320 Views 1 comment Print

Understand whether director remuneration is taxed as salary or business income. Learn about tax implications, employer-employee relationships, and GST applicability.

Understanding Standard Deduction: A Key Tax Benefit

February 27, 2025 2550 Views 1 comment Print

The standard deduction is one of the most popular deductions because it makes tax filing easier by lowering taxable income without requiring itemization of deductions. This blog examines the standard deduction’s advantages, qualifying requirements, most current revisions, and contrasts with itemized deductions.

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