A retired central public sector employee inquired about the taxability of their leave encashment. The discussion clarifies that the leave encashment amount received at the time of retirement is fully exempt from income tax. This exemption is provided under Section 10(10AA)(i) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
08 August 2020
I am a central public sector employee retired from service this year, whether leave encashment amount (8 lakhs) received is fully exempted from income tax at the time of retirement?