27 October 2009
Your accounts department is correct. Telephone bill reimbursed will be tax free but if it is paid as fixed allowance it would be taxable.
Now u have to decide based on your actual telephone bill and your tax rate for marginal income.
27 October 2009
For income tax purposes, bill needs to be submitted. As this is kind of reimbursement, bills would be required like wise in case of Medical Reimbursement.