Food Coupons in ITR

The food coupons and internet expenses reimbursement are included in my salary in Form 16 under section 17(1).

While filling in the ITR form, should we deduct the amount for the food coupons and internet expenses from the salary when filling in the salary section and add them to the Exempted Income schedule. Please help as this information is not very clear.

The food coupons and internet expenses reimbursement are included in my salary in Form 16 under section 17(1). While filling in the ITR form, should we deduct the amount for the food coupons and internet expenses from the salary when filling in the salary section and add them to the Exempted Income schedule ?

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The food coupons and internet expenses reimbursement are included in my salary in Form 16 under section 17(1). While filling in the ITR form, should we deduct the amount for the food coupons and internet expenses from the salary when filling in the salary section and add them to the Exempted Income schedule ?

Read more at: https://www.caclubindia.com/forum/where-to-show-food-coupons-and-medical-reimbursement-in-itr-1-472188.asp
The food coupons and internet expenses reimbursement are included in my salary in Form 16 under section 17(1). While filling in the ITR form, should we deduct the amount for the food coupons and internet expenses from the salary when filling in the salary section and add them to the Exempted Income schedule ?

Read more at: https://www.caclubindia.com/forum/where-to-show-food-coupons-and-medical-reimbursement-in-itr-1-472188.asp
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Quick Summary
This discussion addresses how to declare food coupons and internet expenses when filling out your Income Tax Return (ITR). These reimbursements are often included in your salary as per Form 16, Section 17(1). The key question is whether to deduct these amounts from your taxable salary and report them under 'Exempted Income' or if they are considered taxable perquisites.

Food coupons like Sodexo, must be part of perqusits
reimbursement of net must also be part of perqusits
if so, then how can they be deducted?
It should be a part of taxable perquisite
These food coupons are a part of perquisite s

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