Whether to file ITR in case only leave encashment is received by a govt. employee


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A government employee received only a leave encashment of Rs. 10 lakh during FY 2020-21 and no other income. The query asks whether filing an Income Tax Return (ITR) is mandatory in this situation. The expert opinion provided is that since leave encashment is exempt income, there is no requirement to file an ITR.

29 December 2021 Dear Experts

A government employee received only one amount during FY 2020-21: A leave encashment of Rs.10 lakh. He did not receive any other amount in FY 2020-21.

Is he required to file ITR for FY 2021-21?

Thanks.

29 December 2021 It's exempt income, no need to file ITR

05 February 2022 Thank you so much, sir!


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