Under income tax act Fixed travelling allowance exempt

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Fixed travelling allowances paid to employees for duty are generally taxable. However, if the allowance is in the nature of reimbursement for expenses incurred, it may be exempt. Commuting allowances up to £1,600 per month (£19,200 annually) are allowed as a deduction.

Kishan Kumar Gupta

Kishan Kumar Gupta (Querist)
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26 January 2020 Travelling allowance is paid to employees to perform duty

Ashiwini Ballodia

Ashiwini Ballodia (Expert)
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26 January 2020 if fixed than taxable if it is in nature of reimbursement than exempt

Aashok Kumar Sharma online

Aashok Kumar Sharma

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26 May 2020 Transport allowance for commuting from place of residence to place of duty is allowed as deduction @ Rs 1,600 per month or Rs 19,200 per annum

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