gratuty

CA Krishna Chaitanya M (Chartered Accountant) (463 Points)

11 July 2010  

one of my client received gratuity from LIC of India.  The gratuity amount of Rs.188000/- is exempt from income tax or not.  he is LIC agent from the last 30 years.  he is received gratuity for the F.Y.2009-2010 for rendering 30 years of service as a LIC agent.     please give suggestion from the above.