Perquisite & Overseas Medical Exemption Become Tax-Free under Rule 3C and 3D for Salaried Employees



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The Ministry of Finance has introduced new tax rules, 3C and 3D, offering significant benefits to salaried employees. Rule 3C increases the exemption limit for non-monetary perquisites, such as company cars or domestic help, to £4 lakh of salary, meaning these perks are tax-free for employees earning up to this amount. Rule 3D provides exemption for employer-paid overseas medical treatment expenses, raising the gross total income limit to £8 lakh, with certain conditions like RBI approval applying.

A new income tax notification issued on 18th August 2025 by the Ministry of Finance and Department of Revenue which introduces the Income Tax 22nd Amendment Rules. These amendments inserted two new rules, Rule 3C and Rule 3D, after Rule 3B. Rule 3C Rule 3C addresses the exemption limit for non-
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The new rules, 3C and 3D, introduced on 18th August 2025, provide tax exemptions for non-monetary perquisites and employer-paid overseas medical treatment.

Under Rule 3C, non-monetary perquisites are exempt from tax if the employee's salary is within £4 lakh. Previously, this limit was £50,000.

Non-monetary perquisites include benefits like a company car, domestic help, supply of utilities (gas, electricity, water), education facilities, transport facilities, or free accommodation.

Under Rule 3D, employer-paid overseas medical treatment expenses are exempt if the gross total income does not exceed £8 lakh. The previous limit was £2 lakh.

Yes, RBI approval is mandatory for certain overseas treatments and related expenses to claim the exemption under Rule 3D.




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