What Is Perquisite Tax Calculation?

Calculation of TDS/tax on perquisites:
Here's what the employer will have to deposit at tax on perquisites, according to the circular: ... Tax on total salary (including 4% health and education cess) = Rs 75,400. Average rate of tax [ (75,400/800000) x 100 ] = 9.4% Tax payable on Rs 90,000 = (9.24% of 90,000) = Rs 8316.

What is perquisite in income tax?

A perquisite is a non-cash benefit granted by an employer to the employee. Under the Income Tax Act, a perquisite is defined as a benefit which an employee avails of or is entitled to on account of the employee's job or position in the enterprise. Obtaining perquisites has important tax consequences for the employee.

What are perquisites give taxable perquisites?

A perquisite refers to any form of non-cash remuneration made available by an employer to an employee. ... Perquisites provided by an employer to an employee are taxable under the head of income known as Income from Salaries.

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