I am an Engineer working in a Central Govetrnment organisation.I am getting NEWSPAPER ALLOWANCE (at 130/- per month)and TELEPHONE ALLOWANCE(with broadband facility)(at 1680/- per month. I would like to know whether this amount is taxable. If Yes or No then under which section. So that I can explain to my accounts person in my office.
Re: Which of the allowances are taxable
by on Sep 15, 2013 11:09 AM Permalink
professional journals upto 1000 pm and telephone allowance upto 1000 pm is exempted from tax. only u need to submit the bills of these.