7 Tips to Maximize Income Tax Benefits with Allowances

By Priyanka Roshan | July 9, 2024

House Rent Allowance (HRA)

Claim HRA exemption if you live in a rented house with rent receipts, provided you don't own the property.

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leave travel allowance (lta)

Covers travel expenses within India for you and your family. Claim LTA exemption twice in a block of four years.

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children's education allowance

Claim tax benefits for your children’s education expenses up to a specified limit per month for two children.

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transport allowance

Claim exemption for commuting between home and work.

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food coupons

Tax-exempt meal vouchers from employers reduce taxable income.

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uniform allowance

Tax-free allowance for uniform upkeep if required by your job.

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medical allowance

Previously non-taxable medical reimbursement is now included under the standard deduction.

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