Why Gratuity showing as Taxable Income in my ITR1?

Samit C (Consultant) (24 Points)

29 July 2022  

Hello,

I have worked with IBM India for 10 years and resigned in Aug 2021. My last basic salary was Rs. 78,000. I received a gratuity of around 4.5 lakhs. 

Now, when I am trying to file ITR1, this gratuity is included in my Gross Salary. 

Can you please suggest if the gratuity will be taxable? If not, how to get this corrected?

Thanks a lot in advance!