Hi all,
Often I see that many are following the pattern of Rs.800/- for conveyance and Rs.1500/- for medi. This is good for IT exemption. But there are employees who feel that much of PF deduction need not be done for various reasons.
For such cases I devised like basic-40%, HRA-30%, conveyance-10%,Spl allwn-10%,others-10%.
Now a days, what do we get for 800?-. Just 800/- for conveyance in a Metro is ridiculous and needs correction from the Fin Ministry. So it is not that always it has to be 800/- so the employer can pay more than that also but tax exemption limiting to 800/-. Thatz it. Always see to that basic is 40% to 60%, HRA- 30% to 50%, Convy, Medi, Others can be split accordingly to your choice.
So for those getting a taxable income after allowing deductions, they should necessarily go for savings u/S 80 series.
In the forum, someone asked if PF has to be deducted during maternity leave. Yes it has to be. Since Basic is paid for 3 months (12 wks), PF has to be deducted taking it as contribution days.
I am Manager -HR in a Chennai BPO company.
Regards,
Chandru