Children education allowance received by an employee from his employer is ₹80 per month per child for 3 children. Taxable education allowance will be —

CS Executive · Tax Laws and Practice · PYQS · December 2014
Children education allowance received by an employee from his employer is ₹80 per month per child for 3 children. Taxable education allowance will be —
(A) ₹960
(B) ₹480
(C) Nil
(D) ₹1,200.

Answer & Explanation:

Correct Answer: Option (A)

Correct answer: (A) ₹960. Exemption is limited to two children. Allowance for the third child, 80×12 = 960, is taxable. This answer applies to the historical law and assessment-year context of this December 2014 paper; later amendments may differ.

Topics: Income Tax Act, 1961

Open in Interactive Practice Hub · Full Practice Hub · Chapter Weightage · More in this subject

Related Questions in this Topic