Income Tax Act 1961: Section 17(2) and Income from House Property
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What is the lowest tax exemption you can claim for HRA under Section 10 (13A) of the I-T Act, 1961?

  • 50% of the basic salary if you live in a metro city
  • 40% of the basic salary if you live in a non-metro city
  • Actual rent paid per month minus 10% of your annual salary (correct)
  • HRA received from your employer
  • Under Section 10 (14(ii)) of the I-T Act, 1961, what is the maximum tax exemption for Conveyance Allowance?

  • ₹2,500 per month
  • ₹1,600 per month (correct)
  • ₹1,000 per month
  • ₹2,000 per month
  • How many leisure trips can you claim tax benefits against Leave Travel Allowance (LTA) in a block of 4 calendar years?

  • 3 leisure trips
  • 2 leisure trips (correct)
  • 1 leisure trip
  • 4 leisure trips
  • What is Medical Allowance primarily intended to help employees meet?

    <p>Medical expenses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of compensation can be used to pay for personal travel expenses?

    <p>LTA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which situation would the tax exemption for HRA be higher?

    <p>Living in a metro city with a high basic salary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of income does the second head of income, 'INCOME FROM HOUSE PROPERTY', cover?

    <p>Rental income</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is vacant residential property treated for income tax purposes?

    <p>As a self-occupied property</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following deductions can be availed under the head of 'Income from House Property'?

    <p>Deduction for home loan interest payment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of standard deduction under the head of 'Income from House Property'?

    <p>To decrease taxable income</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does a taxpayer have to pay a 10% TDS on rent?

    <p>If the rent value is more than the specified limit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which section of the Income Tax Act, 1961, covers the income head of house property in great detail?

    <p>Sections 22 to 27</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a condition that must be fulfilled for income to be taxable under the head of house property?

    <p>The property owner must use the property solely for residency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under the head of house property, what type of assets can be considered as taxable income?

    <p>Buildings and land appurtenant, among others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum tax rate applicable for long-term capital gains on investments held for 3 years or more?

    <p>20%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a way to calculate profit under the head of income from profits and gains of business/profession?

    <p>Subtract expenses from total revenue.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not eligible for an exemption under the head of capital gains?

    <p>Short-term capital gains.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do individuals need to do to ensure their income from house property is taxable?

    <p>Use the property solely for residency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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