ACCIDENT COMPENSATION

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This discussion clarifies the tax implications of accident compensation received for the assessment year 2019-20. While the compensation itself is considered a capital receipt and is not taxable, any interest included within the compensation amount is taxable. Unfortunately, the 50% deduction typically available under Section 57 for interest is not applicable in this specific case of accident compensation interest. It is advised to file an Income Tax Return (ITR) to claim any excess TDS refund.

17 September 2020 aN ASSESSEE WHO MET WITH AN ACCIDENT AND RECEIVED 1800000 AS COMPENSATION WHICH INCLUDES 350000 AS INTEREST . HE IS IN COMA STAGE. I WANT TO KNOW TAXABILITY FOR ASST YEAR 2019-20 WITH REGARDS TO INTEREST ON COMPENSATION & COMPENSATION RECEIPT. ALSO FOR INTEREST 50% DEDUCTION IS AVAILABLE U/S 57

17 September 2020 Compensation is capital receipt not taxable. Interest is taxable.

17 September 2020 wHETHER 50% DEDUCTION AVAILABLE ON INTEREST ON ACCIDENTCOMPENSATION U/S 57

17 September 2020 Not available. File ITR claim excess TDS refund.


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