Tax on Medical Reimbursement Bill By Govt Employee from Employer

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This discussion clarifies the tax treatment of medical reimbursement bills for government employees. While medical treatment in government-maintained hospitals is tax-free, reimbursements for private hospital treatments, even if approved, are generally taxable. These taxable amounts are typically reported under 'perquisites'.

Pankaj

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20 December 2021 Sir
What is tax treatment on Medical Reimbursement bill received ( for his / family member medical treatment) by Govt Employee from his Employer ( Govt ). Sir any exemption ?

Dhirajlal Rambhia

Dhirajlal Rambhia (Expert)
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20 December 2021 NO.
NO EXEMPTION OF MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT AFTER INTRODUCTION OF STANDARD DEDUCTION.
MEDICAL TREATMENT IN HOSPITALS MAINTAINED BY EMPLOYER IS NOT TAXABLE.

Pankaj

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20 December 2021 Sir
If Medical Treatment is taken in Pvt Hospital or Approved by Employer / Govt / Income Tax Commissioner & medical bill reimburse then it is taxable or exempt ? If taxable - under which section it has to be show?

Dhirajlal Rambhia

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20 December 2021 1. Treatment in any hospital maintained by the Government or any local authority or any other hospital approved by the Government for the purposes of medical treatment of its employees is TAX FREE....
2. UNDER PERQUISITES...

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