S.Srinivasaraghavan's Expert Profile

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I am a Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant and a Company Secretary.

I am attached to Amalgamations group of Chennai. I am also on the Board of some of their group companies, besides being a CFO & CS of Simpson and Company Ltd..

Interested in Carnatic Music, Deep reading of Science and Spiritual books and reconciling scientific truths with spiritual experiences, Travel, Games like tennis, cards etc., Watching documentaries on Animal plannet, Discovery, National geographic etc., Internet browsing - websites of Wikipedia, Nature, Astronomy and Professional forums.

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S.Srinivasaraghavan says : Gratuity
Dear Mr. Aditya, 1)Life cover is not taxable. Only gratuity in excess of Rs.3.50 lacs is taxable.2) The estate of the deceased will pay the tax, the legal heir is the representative.

S.Srinivasaraghavan says : Relocation
Dear Mr. Karthick, The expenditure is subject to FBT

S.Srinivasaraghavan says : HRA & Conveyance
Dear Mr. Bhatia, You may claim 80 GG benefit.

ankur bhatia says : HRA & Conveyance
Dear Sir Guide me plz: My employe is not providing me House rent allowance & conveyance allowance (Exempt Rs. 800) per month in my pay structure. Can I claim the benefit of HRA & conveyance allowance in my ITR.

Karthick Subramanian says : Relocation expenses
are relocation exp subject to FBT? because it is the nature of any previlage, service, facility or amenity whether by way of reimbursement or otherwise - it is subject to FBT at 100%(i.e.30% of the entire amount) or will it come under staff welfare?