When relief under section 89 of the Income Tax Act is available?

Category: FAQs on Salary Income

​​​Relief under section 89 is available to an individual if he has received

Salary or family pension in arrears or in advance [Rule 21A (2)]
Gratuity in excess of exemption under section 10(10)(ii)/(iii) [Rule 21A(3)]
Compensation on termination of employment [Rule 21A(4)]
Commuted pension in excess of exemption under section 10(10A)(i) [ Rule 21A(5)]

In case of payment received other than above CBDT can allow relief under section 89​ after examining each individual case. [Rule 21A (6)]

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