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What does 80TTA exemption include?

80TTA exemption Exemption Under Section 80TTA of the Income Tax Act, individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) can avail a deduction on the interest earned from savings accounts. This deduction is capped at a maximum of Rs. 10,000. It applies to interest income earned from savings accounts held with banks, co-operative societies, and post offices.… Read More »

Which allowances are taxable under the Income Tax rules of India?

Taxable allowances Taxable allowances, Under the Income Tax regulations in India, certain allowances are subject to taxation. Some of the commonly taxable allowances include: Dearness Allowance (DA): DA is an allowance provided to employees to offset the impact of inflation. It is fully taxable. House Rent Allowance (HRA) HRA is an allowance provided by employers… Read More »

What is a tax exemption?

What is a tax exemption?   A tax exemption refers to the exclusion of certain income, investments, or expenses from being subject to taxes. Governments grant tax exemptions to encourage specific activities or provide benefits to particular groups of taxpayers. For instance, in India, under Section 80TTA of the Income Tax Act, the interest earned… Read More »

Why is the output GST a liability?

Why is the output GST a liability Output GST is a liability because it represents the amount of GST that a business collects from its customers on sales made during a particular period. When a business sells goods or services, it charges GST to its customers, and this collected amount of GST is held as… Read More »