Treatment of Arrear Salary

Mr.X Received Salary for F.Y2021-22 of Rs.986847 and Arrears for F.Y 2019-20 Rs.112548 and F.Y 2020-21 138478.

My Questions is

1) is Arrears Salary taxable in the hand of the assessee in the receipt of the year

2)is there any exemption available?

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Quick Summary
This discussion clarifies the taxability of salary arrears received in the current financial year, even if they relate to previous financial years. It confirms that arrears are taxable in the year of receipt. Importantly, it highlights the availability of relief under Section 89(1) of the Income Tax Act, which can significantly reduce the tax burden on these arrears.

1.   Yes, he can claim relief under sec. 89(1) of IT act

2.   get-help-with-salary-arrears

3.  guide/taxability-arrear-salary-relief-us-89

Arrears of salary either basic or DA will be taxable in the year of receipt.

You may get 1/3 of tax on arrears as relief ( Approximately)

How much was the taxable income for 2019-20 FY and 2020-21 FY ?

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