Income tax for government employees
Stub on income tax for government employees, deducted at source under the chosen tax regime.
What this article will cover
Income tax on a government salary is deducted at source under the employee’s chosen regime, the default new regime under Section 115BAC or the old regime with exemptions. Dearness allowance is fully taxable, and arrears such as a delayed dearness allowance can qualify for relief under Section 89(1) filed through Form 10E.
For the wider framework, see Central Government employees in India .