Question
What is the amount which is allowed as standard
deduction under section 16 from Gross salary while computing the Income under head salary?Solution
Section 16 of the Income Tax Act allows a standard deduction of Rs. 50,000 from the gross salary of an employee. This deduction is available to all salaried employees, irrespective of their income or deductions claimed under other sections. The standard deduction is a flat deduction, which means that it is not dependent on the actual expenses incurred by the employee. It is a way of providing a basic level of tax relief to all salaried employees.
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