Articles by Ritik Chopra

What do you mean by Annual Value?

Ritik Chopra 06 July 2021 at 15:00

The term annual value has been defined under Section 23(1) of the Income-tax Act, as "the sum for which the property might reasonably be expected to let from year to year".

Exempted Incomes From House Property

Ritik Chopra 05 July 2021 at 12:02

Under section 10 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 certain incomes from house property are exempted from tax. These incomes are not to be included in the total income of the assessee.

Cases when Rental Income from Building is not treated as House Property Income

Ritik Chopra 03 July 2021 at 14:30

There are many instances where rental income from a building is not treated as house property income. Four of such instances have been discussed in this article.

House Property Income

Ritik Chopra 02 July 2021 at 12:06

One of the common sources of income is rental income from house. The income from houses, buildings, godowns etc. is to be computed and assessed to tax under the head "Income from house property".

Valuation of Perquisite of Motor Car or any other Automotive Conveyance

Ritik Chopra 18 June 2021 at 15:11

In case employer had provided a car or any other vehicle for the private use of the employee or any other member of his family, it is a perquisite which is taxable in the hands of the employee provided he/she is an employee of a specified category.

Taxability on Rent Free Accommodation

Ritik Chopra 15 June 2021 at 09:52

Discussing all about Rent Free Accommodation including its meaning, meaning of salary for this purpose, Hotel Accommodation, exempt cases and calculation for furnished and unfurnished accommodation.

Section 10(15): Exempt Interest Incomes

Ritik Chopra 14 June 2021 at 09:22

Interest income is one of the most common sources of income for the general public. In this article, we will discuss all the exempt interest incomes under the Income Tax Act, 1961.

Allowances [u/s 10(14)(i)] & Personal Allowances [u/s 10(14)(iii)]

Ritik Chopra 09 June 2021 at 09:32

What are Official Allowances and Personal Allowances under sections 10(14)(i) and 10(14)(iii) respectively of the Income Tax Act and what are its tax implications? Let us discuss.

Section 10(5): Leave Travel Concession/Assistance

Ritik Chopra 07 June 2021 at 09:20

Employees are encouraged to travel anywhere in India along with their families and to help the employee the travel expenses are given by the employer which is exempt u/s 10(5).

How to Calculate House Rent Allowance under the Income Tax Act?

Ritik Chopra 04 June 2021 at 08:57

Sometimes the employer does not provide rent-free accommodation but instead helps the employee in paying rent by providing an allowance. The amount of cash paid is known as House Rent Allowance.