LTC Leave Travel Concession Section 10 (5)
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09 February 2009
Whether married females can alsotake expenditure on her dependent father in law and mother in law's travel U/S 10 (5)other than spouse and children
09 February 2009
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09 February 2009
Explanation to 10(5) clearly defines family as
the spouse and children of the individual
the parents, brothers, sisters of the individual who are dependant on the receiver.
In your you are telling father in law and mother in law therfore you cannot claim the deduction under section 10 (5)
the spouse and children of the individual
the parents, brothers, sisters of the individual who are dependant on the receiver.
In your you are telling father in law and mother in law therfore you cannot claim the deduction under section 10 (5)
10 February 2009
But after marriage father in law and mother in law are father and mother for a girl then how can she claim for her real parents inspite of her inlaws
03 August 2024
Under Section 10(5) of the Income Tax Act, which deals with Leave Travel Concession (LTC), the exemption is available for travel expenses incurred by an employee for themselves and their family. Here's how it applies to the scenario you described:
### **1. Eligibility for LTA Exemption (Section 10(5)):**
**a. **Definition of Family:**
- For the purpose of LTA exemption, the definition of "family" includes:
- The employee’s spouse
- Children (up to a maximum of two children)
- The employee’s parents (including both mother and father)
**b. **Expenditure on Dependents:**
- The definition of "family" in the context of LTA does not extend to the employee's in-laws (father-in-law and mother-in-law). Thus, expenditure on the travel of in-laws is not eligible for LTA exemption.
### **2. Claiming LTA for Dependent Parents:**
**a. **Claim for Real Parents:**
- A married female can claim LTA for travel expenses incurred by her parents (father and mother) under the exemption. Even though she may also have in-laws (father-in-law and mother-in-law), the exemption is limited to her own parents.
**b. **Expenditure on In-Laws:**
- Expenditure incurred for the travel of in-laws (father-in-law and mother-in-law) is not covered under the LTA exemption as per the Income Tax Act.
### **3. Practical Considerations:**
**a. **Travel Expenses:**
- The exemption under Section 10(5) is for travel expenses within India. Ensure that the travel falls within the block of four years specified by the tax laws (e.g., 2022-2025).
**b. **Documentation:**
- Maintain proper documentation for the travel of eligible family members (spouse, children, and parents), including travel tickets and invoices. Ensure to submit these documents to your employer to claim the exemption.
**c. **Tax Filing:**
- If the LTA exemption is not processed through your employer, you can still claim it while filing your Income Tax Return (ITR), provided you have the necessary documentation.
### **Summary:**
- **Eligible Family Members for LTA Exemption:** Spouse, children, and parents (both mother and father).
- **Ineligible for LTA Exemption:** Father-in-law and mother-in-law.
- **Claiming for Real Parents:** A married female can claim LTA for travel expenses of her real parents, irrespective of the presence of her in-laws.
This understanding ensures compliance with tax laws while claiming LTA exemptions. For specific cases or unique situations, consulting with a tax advisor or financial expert might be helpful.
### **1. Eligibility for LTA Exemption (Section 10(5)):**
**a. **Definition of Family:**
- For the purpose of LTA exemption, the definition of "family" includes:
- The employee’s spouse
- Children (up to a maximum of two children)
- The employee’s parents (including both mother and father)
**b. **Expenditure on Dependents:**
- The definition of "family" in the context of LTA does not extend to the employee's in-laws (father-in-law and mother-in-law). Thus, expenditure on the travel of in-laws is not eligible for LTA exemption.
### **2. Claiming LTA for Dependent Parents:**
**a. **Claim for Real Parents:**
- A married female can claim LTA for travel expenses incurred by her parents (father and mother) under the exemption. Even though she may also have in-laws (father-in-law and mother-in-law), the exemption is limited to her own parents.
**b. **Expenditure on In-Laws:**
- Expenditure incurred for the travel of in-laws (father-in-law and mother-in-law) is not covered under the LTA exemption as per the Income Tax Act.
### **3. Practical Considerations:**
**a. **Travel Expenses:**
- The exemption under Section 10(5) is for travel expenses within India. Ensure that the travel falls within the block of four years specified by the tax laws (e.g., 2022-2025).
**b. **Documentation:**
- Maintain proper documentation for the travel of eligible family members (spouse, children, and parents), including travel tickets and invoices. Ensure to submit these documents to your employer to claim the exemption.
**c. **Tax Filing:**
- If the LTA exemption is not processed through your employer, you can still claim it while filing your Income Tax Return (ITR), provided you have the necessary documentation.
### **Summary:**
- **Eligible Family Members for LTA Exemption:** Spouse, children, and parents (both mother and father).
- **Ineligible for LTA Exemption:** Father-in-law and mother-in-law.
- **Claiming for Real Parents:** A married female can claim LTA for travel expenses of her real parents, irrespective of the presence of her in-laws.
This understanding ensures compliance with tax laws while claiming LTA exemptions. For specific cases or unique situations, consulting with a tax advisor or financial expert might be helpful.
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