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Components of Salary are Exempt From Income Tax in Pakistan

As per Lawkidunya, In Pakistan, certain components of salary are exempt from income tax. Here are some of the key exemptions:

Exemptions

1. Medical Allowance: Up to PKR 10,000 per month is exempt from tax.
2. Phone Bills: Up to PKR 1,000 per month is exempt from tax.
3. Housing Rent: Up to PKR 10,000 per month is exempt from tax, subject to certain conditions.
4. Conveyance Allowance: Up to PKR 10,000 per month is exempt from tax.
5. Charitable Donations: Donations to approved charitable institutions are deductible up to 10% of taxable income.
6. Travel Allowance: Travel allowance for official purposes is exempt from tax, subject to certain conditions.
7. Meal Allowance: Meal allowance for official purposes is exempt from tax, subject to certain conditions.
8. Children Education Allowance: Up to PKR 12,000 per month is exempt from tax.
9. Disability Allowance: Up to PKR 12,000 per month is exempt from tax.

Other Exemptions

1. Tax-free allowance: A tax-free allowance of PKR 50,000 per month is available to all salaried individuals.
2. End-of-service benefit: End-of-service benefits, such as gratuity and provident fund, are exempt from tax.
3. Leave encashment: Leave encashment is exempt from tax, subject to certain conditions.

Please note that these exemptions are subject to change, and individual circumstances may affect the actual tax payable. It’s always a good idea to consult with a tax professional or the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for the most up-to-date information.

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Ch Muhammad Shahid Bhalli

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