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ELEMENTS OF AN IDEAL

SALARY
BASIC
It is taxable
35-40% of CTC
If this is low may loose some benefits

HRA
Tax Exempt
Least of the below
HRA Received
50% of Basic/40% in non metro city
Actual rent paid-10% of basic

Allowance
Temptation towards cash reimbursements.
This helps to reduce tax outgo.
But......
Medical Expenses
LTA are exempt if taken twice in four years

DEFERRED BENEFITS
If exp are low, than high deferred benefits salary structure is good.
EPF & Gratuity are tax free income
BONUS & INCENTIVE
Straight 30% Tax

TURNING CONSULTANT
Suitable for self employed working for short project.
Whatever the expenses helps to reduce overall tax.

Direct Tax Code (DTC)


Effect from 1/1/2012
As per DTC LTA will be tax as income
Medical reimbursement raised to 50000/-

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