6th pay commission

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s v rajesh (Querist)
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23 March 2010 Hi,

My client has received arrears of her salary as 6th pay commission from central government, is the amount taxable.

If so under what sec. and how much?

C.A.Harish Singh

C.A.Harish Singh (Expert)
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23 March 2010 yes, arrear of salary is taxable under the head of salary but u can claim relief u/s 89 of income tax act.

CA Ashok Kumar Sahu

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23 March 2010 agreed

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CA Ravi Sisodia

CA Ravi Sisodia (Expert)
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23 March 2010 yes taxable

s v rajesh

s v rajesh (Querist)
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24 March 2010 Thanks for replying..........

my question is salary received break up is
Basic salary ...X amount
DA X amount
Pension X amount
Gratuity X amount
others X amount

whether all the amounts are taxable or else pension and gratuity is exempt.

CA Ashok Kumar Sahu

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25 March 2010 first all the amt. is taxable you can claim exemption for gratuity and other exempted income as per IT act