Washing allowance

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17 May 2017 Dear Experts,
pls clarify :- whether washing allowance paid to employees is exempt to the extent of actual expenditure u/s 10(14)(i) of Income tax act. 1961,

also clarify... will i have collect the proof for the same from all the concern employees?

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Priyanshi Goyal

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17 May 2017 No need of proof reasonable expenditure is allowed provided you provided uniform or you asked them to wear uniform.

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17 May 2017 sir how much maximum washing allowance will be exempt is there any limit

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17 May 2017 Rs 1000 per month is exempt.

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17 May 2017 but sir i think as per Income tax norms there is No such limit like Rs. 1000

if yes pls provide me the relevant section/clause/circular

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17 May 2017 but sir i think as per Income tax norms there is No such limit like Rs. 1000

if yes pls provide me the relevant section/clause/circular

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17 May 2017 That is the reasonable amount.

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17 May 2017 sir i know 1000 is the reasonable amount but pls tell me is there any limit is defined in income tax

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17 May 2017 No limit defined............................................

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17 May 2017 Sir some of the CA are in the view that any fixed allowance is taxable except the trasport allowance. however the allowance is exempt to the extent of actual expenditure in the nature of reimbursement. therefore the proof of expenditure is mandate. else the allowance shall be taxable,

Pls give your views....

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17 May 2017 Getting proof of expenditure for washing is not possible, hence reasonable amount is paid which is exempted. This is the practice followed in my company.

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17 May 2017 Ok sir... also clarify is it mandatory to wear the specific uniform during the official time to claim washing allowance exemption,

or we can even claim the washing allowance exemption to the extent of Rs. 1000 PM without wearing uniform during the working hour?