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Elements of An Ideal Salary
Elements of An Ideal Salary
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.