Chartered Accountant
172 Points
Joined March 2012
Circular No. 573, dated 21-08-1990 speaks about lump sum payment by the employer to the legal heir of deceased employee and it is exempt from tax. However, the circular is silent about salary or pension every month to the widow of deceased employee. It may not be taxable in the hands of widow since there is no relationship of employer and employee between the company and widow of the deceased employee. But this monthly payment might get disallowed as it cannot be said for the purpose of business.