Petrol allowance

Petrol allowance is taxable

I disagree with Dinesh.Any kind of allowance is covered under the definition is taxable in terms of definition of Salary u/s 17 of the Income tax Act, 1961, except to the extent exempt u/s 10. In this regards, to the extent petrol allowance used in performance of ofiicial duties is exempt. See sec 10(14) with rule 2BB(1)(c). Also otherwise conveyance allowance for commuting between the office and residence is also exempt upto Rs. 1600 p.m in terms of section 10(14) read with rule 2BB(2). You can claim benefit in terms of said provisions.

I disagree with Dinesh.Any kind of allowance is covered under the definition is taxable in terms of definition of Salary u/s 17 of the Income tax Act, 1961, except to the extent exempt u/s 10. In this regards, to the extent petrol allowance used in performance of ofiicial duties is exempt. See sec 10(14) with rule 2BB(1)(c). Also otherwise conveyance allowance for commuting between the office and residence is also exempt upto Rs. 1600 p.m in terms of section 10(14) read with rule 2BB(2). You can claim benefit in terms of said provisions.

 Petrol allowance received for personal purposeis taxable as it falls under the definition of salary.

Mr. ramesh,

Employers do not provide petrol allowance forpersonal purposes.

It will be exempt as it is in connection of discharge of official duties.