This discussion clarifies how to report exempt perquisites included in your salary on your Income Tax Return (ITR). Allowances exempt under Section 10 are generally shown in Tab 3 of the Salary Schedule. However, some, like specific medical reimbursements, might need to be declared in Schedule EI. The key is to check how it's reflected in your Form 16; if it's shown as a tax-free perquisite, use the Salary Schedule, otherwise, Schedule EI is the correct place.
03 September 2025
Allowances to the extent exempt u/s. 10 are declared in Tab. 3 of Schedule Salary. While some of then not added to salary income are reported in schedule EI.
03 September 2025
I received exempt medical reimbursement in my salary ( exempt as surgery was done was in approved hospital and disease was one of the specified diseases under section 17 ). Should I show it in allowances under section 10 in tab 3 of schedule salary or should I show it I schedule EI ?