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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
Neelanjit Das

Income tax guide: Allowance and reimbursement exemption limits every salaried employee should know

The pay package of a salaried employee may include various allowances, reimbursements, and special pay components, some of which are partially or fully taxable under old and/or new tax regime. For example: Sodexo meal card is tax exempt under old and new tax regime only if it is given for up to Rs 200 per meal (maximum Rs 1.05 lakh benefit in a year).

Following is the list of the allowances and reimbursements which are often common components of the salary structure.

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