Relocation expenses

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Querist : Anonymous

Querist : Anonymous (Querist)

30 May 2013 A Company provides relocation allowance which covers the following:
1. Cost of Transportation of Goods
2. Purchase of Household goods

Besides above it also provides:
1. Hotel stay for a maximum of 15 days
2. One Way Travel cost for self and dependents up to maximum of train fare of 2nd AC Tier

It doesn't ask for any receipts.

Please suggest what is exempt and what's not.

CMA Ramesh Krishnan

CMA Ramesh Krishnan (Expert)
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30 May 2013
As per sec.17 of the income tax

1. Hotel stay not exceeding 15 days during transfer from one place to another place is not taxable

2. Any allowances given for meeting expenses cost on transfer will be exempted subject the proper bills u/s. 10(14)(i)

so my view the cost of travel and hotel stay and cost of transport the goods are can be claim. not for purchase of house hold goods