CA
7205 Points
Joined January 2010
Since you are a past employee of the Corporation, the amount received towards arrears will be treated as income under the Head Salaries as per the Income Tax Act, 1961.
The rate of tax applicable to you for the financial year 2010-11 is as applicable to the other individuals ie.
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Income Range (Rupees)
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Rate of Tax
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From
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To
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0
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160,000
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Nil
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160,000
|
500,000
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10%
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500,000
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800,000
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20%
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|
8,00,000
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Infinite
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30%
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Surcharge: Nil
Education cess: Levy of 2% towards ‘Education cess’ is applicable on Income tax and surcharge.
Secondary and Higher Education cess: Levy of 1% towards ‘Secondary and Higher Education cess’ is applicable on Income tax and surcharge.
Based on the inputs given by, the tax charge may be computed as below:
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Arrears of salary
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250,000
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Less: Deductions u/s 16
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|
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- Professional tax
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-
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Income under the head salaries
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250,000
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|
|
|
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Income from other sources
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-
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Total Income
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250,000
|
|
Less: Deduction under chapter VI-A
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|
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- Section 80C
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75,000
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Total Income
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175,000
|
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Tax thereon (175,000 - 160,000) x 10%
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1,500
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However, you may claim relief under section 89(1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.