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Mihir Tanna |831 Answers |Ask -Follow

Tax Expert - Answered on Jul 21, 2023

Mihir Ashok Tanna, who works with a well-known chartered accountancy firm in Mumbai, has more than 15 years of experience in direct taxation.
He handles various kinds of matters related to direct tax such as PAN/ TAN application; compliance including ITR, TDS return filing; issuance/ filing of statutory forms like Form 15CB, Form 61A, etc; application u/s 10(46); application for condonation of delay; application for lower/ nil TDS certificate; transfer pricing and study report; advisory/ opinion on direct tax matters; handling various income-tax notices; compounding application on show cause for TDS default; verification of books for TDS/ TCS/ equalisation levy compliance; application for pending income-tax demand and refund; charitable trust taxation and compliance; income-tax scrutiny and CIT(A) for all types of taxpayers including individuals, firms, LLPs, corporates, trusts, non-resident individuals and companies.
He regularly represents clients before the income tax authorities including the commissioner of income tax (appeal).... more

Asked by Anonymous - Jul 21, 2023Hindi

Money

I am a Scientist based in Lucknow. I received an award from the Dept. of Science and Technology. As part of this award, I get a fellowship of INR15,000.00/per month. How can I claim exemption for (15,000x12=180,000) it in ITR1 form under Sec 10 (17A). I do not see any place where I can mention the amount for the last year as exempt. Kindly advise Best regards

Ans: If you select online mode of filing ITR, under option "Gross Total Income" you will find schedule of exempt income.

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I am a Scientist based in Lucknow. I received an award from the Dept. of Science and Technology. As part of this award, I get a fellowship of INR15,000.00/per month. How can I claim exemption for (15,000x12=180,000) it in ITR1 form under Sec 10 (17A). I do not see any place where I can mention the amount for the last year as exempt. Kindly advise

Ans: Dear Mrigank,

Firstly, congratulations on your award from the Department of Science and Technology. It's indeed a great achievement.

Coming to your query, the fellowship you receive as part of the award is exempt from income tax under Section 10(17A) of the Income Tax Act. However, the ITR-1 form does not have a specific field to report this exemption.

Here's what you can do:

1. You need to report this income under the head "Income from Other Sources".
2. Then, you can claim the exemption under Section 10(17A) in the 'Exempt Income' section of the ITR form.
3. In the 'Exempt Income' section, select 'Others' and specify the details of the exemption, i.e., fellowship received under Section 10(17A).

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Asked by Anonymous - Oct 10, 2023Hindi

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sir, i am an ex-psu employee & retired on 31st january, 2023. i have received leave encashment payment on retirement in april, 2023. Am i eligible to claim tax exemption of rs 25 lacs on leave salary while filing itr for fy 23-24? kindly advise.

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the Central Government has notified the increased limit for tax exemption on leave
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Asked by Anonymous - Mar 13, 2024Hindi

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I have retired from a private company on 20/06/2023 after superannuation. I have subsequently received PF settlement amount and gratuity. As per from 16 issued by my employer for the 3 months period, my tax liability is nil. But I want to show the income of PF and Gratuity. Under which section these have to be shown as income and under which section these have to be claimed as exemption, while filing the ITR-1. Please help.

Ans: When filing your Income Tax Return (ITR-1) after retirement, you'll need to account for your income from Provident Fund (PF) and Gratuity. Here's how you can handle these components:

Provident Fund (PF):

• PF withdrawals are taxable if you have not completed five years of continuous service. However, if you've been employed for five years or more, PF withdrawals are tax-exempt.
• If your PF withdrawal is taxable, you should report it under the head ‘Income from Other Sources’ in your ITR-1 form.
• If your PF withdrawal is tax-exempt (due to more than five years of continuous service), you don't need to report it in your ITR as taxable income.

Gratuity:

• Gratuity received by an employee on retirement is exempt from tax up to a certain limit as per the Income Tax Act.
• The exemption for gratuity is calculated based on the formula: (15/26) * (last drawn salary) * (number of years of service).
• The maximum exemption limit for gratuity is Rs 20 lakh, as per the latest tax laws.
• If the gratuity amount you received is within the exemption limit, you don't need to report it in your ITR as taxable income.
• However, if the gratuity amount exceeds the exemption limit, the excess amount is taxable and should be reported under the head ‘Income from Salaries’ in your ITR-1 form.

Here's how you can report these incomes in your ITR-1 form:

• If both your PF withdrawal and gratuity fall within the exemption limits, you don't need to report them in your ITR-1 form.
• If any part of your PF withdrawal is taxable, report the taxable portion under ‘Income from Other Sources.’
• If any part of your gratuity is taxable (i.e., exceeds the exemption limit), report the taxable portion under ‘Income from Salaries.’

Remember to keep all relevant documents, such as Form 16, PF withdrawal statement, and gratuity payment details, handy while filing your ITR. If you're unsure about any specific details or calculations, consider consulting a tax advisor or chartered accountant for personalised guidance.

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Assessing Current Portfolio Allocation
Your current SIP allocation comprises investments in ICICI Pru Index, Parag Parikh Flexicap, and Nippon India Small Cap funds, each with varying risk profiles and growth potential. While index funds offer stability, flexicap funds provide diversification, and small-cap funds aim for higher growth.

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Focus on Consistency: Evaluate the historical performance and consistency of the funds in your portfolio. Ensure that they align with your long-term financial goals and risk tolerance.

Review Fund Selection: While your current funds have their merits, periodically review their performance and make adjustments if necessary. Funds experiencing consistent underperformance or significant changes in fund management may warrant reconsideration.

Professional Guidance: Engage with a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) to conduct a comprehensive review of your portfolio and provide personalized recommendations tailored to your financial objectives and risk appetite.

Conclusion
In pursuit of your ambitious goal of accumulating over 25 crores by retirement, it's essential to periodically review and adjust your investment strategy. By diversifying appropriately, focusing on consistency, and seeking professional guidance, you can optimize your SIP portfolio for long-term wealth creation and financial security in retirement.

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