If a medical student pursuing pg receives a stipend of Rs 50k per month should that be taxed under IFOS? or Is it exempted under 10(16) of income tax act
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This discussion explores the taxability of stipends paid to medical students pursuing postgraduate studies. While some argue stipends are scholarships exempt under Section 10(16) of the Income Tax Act, citing High Court judgments, others contend they are taxable income, akin to salary, due to components like grade pay and yearly increments. The deduction of TDS by institutions further complicates the matter, with advice to claim refunds by filing returns if considered exempt.
Stipend is exempt under section 10(16) of the act as scholarship and the view is supported by a Karnataka High court judgement where it is not considered as a salary and exempt as a scholarship
Madam, As stipend is related with pay band ,D.A.,HRA as well as non practice allowance for MD students. It has grade pay and yearly increment also. It is equal to pay of Junior Resident in hospital. In my opinion it is equivalent to pay that's why they deducted TDS. Kindly give case number inwhich MD student stipend is exempted by court. Thanks.