LTA

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Manisha (Querist)
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04 October 2009 if i travel to any foreign place with the help of my eligible LTA,can i take it as allowance or will it be taxable?

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Manisha
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Manmohan ACA, CS

Manmohan ACA, CS (Expert)
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04 October 2009 it is taxable

section 10(5)
In the case of an individual, the value of any travel concession or assistance received by, or due to, him,—
(a) from his employer for himself and his family, in connection with his proceeding on leave to any place in India;
(b) from his employer or former employer for himself and his family, in connection with his proceeding to any place in India after retirement from service or after the termination of his service,
subject to such conditions as may be prescribed (including conditions as to number of journeys and the amount which shall be exempt per head) having regard to the travel concession or assistance granted to the employees of the Central Government:
Provided that the amount exempt under this clause shall in no case exceed the amount of expenses actually incurred for the purpose of such travel.

so travel must be in India