This discussion clarifies the taxability of travel expense reimbursements received by an Indian employee working remotely for a foreign company. Amounts spent on business travel within India are generally deductible, but any excess received is taxable and should be added to salary income. The suitability of ITR-1 is also addressed, with a recommendation to use ITR-2 if a Form 16 is not available.
22 June 2025
Indian person who is employee of foreign company working remotely in India. He gets salary through foreign remittance and also he gets some amount for business travel in India in advance. So my question is:- 1. Amount received for travelling expenses within India is taxable or not? If yes then where to show this. 2.Is form ITR-1 is suitable to show this income?
22 June 2025
1. Expenses deductible to the extent of actually spent. Excess taxable. Add to salary receipt. 2. Have you got form 16. If not, file ITR 2.