Has the maximum limit of gratuity for those not covered under gratuity act extended to 20 lakhs in the AY 20-21?
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This discussion clarifies the tax-exempt gratuity limit for Assessment Year 20-21. While the limit was extended to Rs 20 lakhs for non-government employees, this only applies to those covered under the Payment of Gratuity Act. For employees not covered by the Act, the maximum tax-exempt gratuity limit remains at Rs 10 lakhs.
In FY 2020-21, if an individual receives gratuity, then maximum tax-exempt gratuity will be Rs 20 lakh in his/her lifetime for non-government employees. Gratuity received due to death of an employee will remain tax-exempt in the new tax structure as well without any maximum limit,"