Salaries as a Taxable Head of Income in India: The Interplay of Statutory Provisions and Case Law
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.53983/ijmds.v14n3.006Keywords:
Salaries, Income Tax Act, Allowances, Perquisites, Employer-Employee Relationship, Exemptions, DeductionsAbstract
Income generated by individuals in an employer-employee relationship is covered under the Income Tax Act of 1961's "Salaries" category, one of the five primary heads of income. This category covers base pay, commissions, bonuses, perquisites, allowances, and retirement benefits. The Act establishes precise guidelines for deductions, calculations, and exemptions (such HRA, gratuities, and leave encashment). Salaried people contribute significantly to direct tax revenues, and both fixed and variable components are used to estimate their income. Its reach is further refined by judicial interpretations. The legal foundation and real-world applications of the "Salaries" head are examined in this paper.
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Ibid, s. 15
Ibid, ss. 17(1) and 17(2)
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Ibid
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Ibid, s. 14A (1)
Ibid, s. 14A (2)
Ibid, s. 14A (3)
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